Software Engineer

BUILD SOMETHING BIGGER THAN YOURSELF

Technology is at the heart of Disney’s past, present, and future. Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology is a global organization of engineers, product developers, designers, technologists, data scientists, and more – all working to build and advance the technological backbone for Disney’s media business globally.

The team marries technology with creativity to build world-class products, enhance storytelling, and drive velocity, innovation, and scalability for our businesses. We are Storytellers and Innovators. Creators and Builders. Entertainers and Engineers. We work with every part of The Walt Disney Company’s media portfolio to advance the technological foundation and consumer media touch points serving millions of people around the world.

How will you contribute to our magical experience?:

The Software Engineer will join the System Engineering & Integration team within Disney's Media Engineering organization to help build a platform that enhances testing and integration workflows for adjacent development teams. This platform will focus on automated data validation and ensuring integration quality prior to production deployments, with an emphasis on scalability, performance, and reliability.

The role involves building backend applications primarily in Java and/or Python, working with cloud technologies (AWS), and implementing automated workflows using orchestration tools like Temporal. The engineer will contribute to resilient backend systems, optimize data processing flows, and ensure high standards in system observability and dependability.

As part of a cross-functional, fast-paced environment, the Software Engineer will engage in the full software development lifecycle—from design and implementation to deployment. This position is ideal for self-starters who enjoy technical challenges and are eager to grow their skills while working collaboratively across disciplines.

The Software Engineer will be responsible for:

• Design and develop backend applications in Java and/or Python to support integration testing platforms.
• Build scalable, dependable, and high-performance systems for metadata validation across Disney media platforms.
• Apply cloud services (primarily AWS) to create and maintain resilient infrastructure.
• Collaborate with backend development teams to improve code quality through unit testing, automation, and code reviews.
• Participate in the full software development lifecycle, from concept to deployment.
• Identify gaps in test coverage and help prioritize roadmap items with project managers.
• Leverage technologies like Temporal, Kubernetes, GitHub, and Datadog to support automation and observability.

What we need from you to be part of this story:

• BS or MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 2+ years of professional software development experience.
• Strong proficiency in Java and Python.
• Experience building cloud-based applications using AWS.
• Advanced level of English.
• Familiarity with Temporal, Kubernetes, GitHub, and Datadog.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and eagerness to take on new challenges.
• Experience in the media streaming industry (is a plus).

Additional Information

At Disney, we believe it takes great people to create the memorable experiences, products and services our consumers know and love. We are a team of storytellers and hire under equal opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability and gender identity. We foster a corporate culture of belonging and inclusiveness, which empowers our staff and company to thrive. At Disney, everyone has the opportunity to speak up and participate, grow and share ideas.

“You can design and create, and build the most wonderful place in the world. But it takes people to make the dream a reality.” — Walt Disney