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# Manager, Software Engineering

- **Company:** The Walt Disney Company
- **Location:** Sand Lake, FL, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $163,400.0 - $219,100.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Mobile Application Development, Cloud Computing, Information Systems, Data Visualization, Software Debugging, Python (Programming Language), Node.Js, Object-Oriented Software Development, Systems Development Life Cycle, Service Development Studio, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Google Cloud, Backend, Information Technology, Front End Software Development
- **Published:** October 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=36f3b1f1f8399c02

## About the Role

* Minimum 8 years of related work experience
 * Excellent communication and leadership abilities, to ensure effective growth and development of team
 * Deep understanding of Object-Oriented Analysis, Design and Development
 * Experience with software delivery lifecycle, including web and mobile application development, backend service development, and multi-vendor environments
 * Experience with Node.js, Python, Java/J2EE architectures and cloud-based architected systems and platforms (i.e. AWS, Google Cloud, Azure)
 * Experience leading and recruiting technical teams, including software engineers, system and platform engineers, software architects, and technical project managers
 * Experience with Agile development approaches
 * Proven experience in monitoring, supporting, and improving application availability and reliability
 * A visionary who motivates teams to excel and fosters creativity, consistently driving excellence in all endeavors
 * An advocate for a diverse and inclusive culture that encourages innovation and ensures every team member feels a sense of belonging
 * Authority in Cloud and Backend technologies as well as understanding of front end development. This position would apply their expertise to drive the development and implementation of solutions
 * Experience with enterprise architecture and building reference architectures.

Required Education:

 * Bachelor's or foreign equivalent Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software, Electrical or Electronics Engineering, or comparable field of study, and/or equivalent work experience

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## Description

We are responsible for the end-to-end digital and physical Guest experience for all technology & digital-led initiatives across the Attractions & Entertainment, Food & Beverage, Resorts & Transportation and Merchandise lines of business as well as other initiatives including MyDisneyExperience and Hey, Disney!

This role sits in the Enterprise Architecture organization within Technology & Digital for Disney Experiences.

The Manager, Software Engineering will report to the Senior Manager, Software Engineering. We are looking for a leader that has extensive experience managing technical software engineering teams with an emphasis on reference architectures.

What You'll Do:

 * Oversee finances and budgets in MyPPM, ensure accurate billing processes, and contribute to forecasting and accrual processes to maintain financial integrity and support organizational objectives
 * Manage an engineering team responsible for analyzing, designing, programming, debugging, and enhancing software solutions used in various computing environments
 * Supervise delivery optimization of large-scale or sophisticated software programs and systems, collaborating multi-functionally to align with business goals and timelines
 * Coordinate, evaluate, and lead external vendor relationships, acting as the key point of contact, and ensuring contractual obligations are met
 * Proactively find opportunities for technology optimization and efficiency improvements, driving innovation and scalability
 * Craft and build a roadmap for delivering a world class support model and ensure ongoing health and performance of technology solutions
 * Review, augment, and build critical metrics for responsible systems, using visualization tools
 * Engage in estimation and planning across the organization, voicing recommendations, feedback, and solutions from a technical perspective and aligning to the overall project goals to deliver on-time & in-scope
 * Proactively track and assess emerging technologies across the industry to inform strategic decision-making and recommendations