Software Engineer II

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.

Here are a few reasons why we think you’d love working here:

• Building the future of Disney’s media: Our Technologists are designing and building the products and platforms that will power our media, advertising, and distribution businesses for years to come.
• Reach, Scale & Impact: More than ever, Disney’s technology and products serve as a signature doorway for fans' connections with the company’s brands and stories. Disney+. Hulu. ESPN. ABC. ABC News…and many more. These products and brands – and the unmatched stories, storytellers, and events they carry – matter to millions of people globally.
• Innovation: We develop and implement groundbreaking products and techniques that shape industry norms, and solve complex and distinctive technical problems.

Content Platforms & Operations is responsible for the development and ongoing advancement of the technical and operational functions driving the worldwide distribution and monetization of Disney’s linear networks and theatrical content. This includes Disney’s media supply chain and storage, network and theatrical distribution operations, media localization, network transmission and origination, and more. The global team also plays a critical role as the primary collaboration point for Product & Technology with Disney’s EMEA, APAC, and LATAM regional business teams.

We are the Content Platforms team with a mission to “reimagine the technical ecosystem that empowers The Walt Disney Company to harness its unparalleled storytelling and distribute it around the world.” Content Platforms is part of the Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology segment which is responsible for the global scheduling, delivery and monetization of Disney VOD and live content across multiple platforms including Disney+, ESPN/ESPN Flagship, ESPN+, ABC, Freeform, FX Networks, National Geographic, the Disney Channels and Hulu.

We are growing and investing in innovative technology to deliver a state-of-the-art content pipeline. Come be a part of the magic that makes The Walt Disney Company one of the “World’s Most Admired Companies”.

Job Summary:

As a Software Engineer II, you will design, build, and maintain end-to-end solutions that power our enterprise application portfolio. You’ll work across front-end and back-end technologies, applying modern DevOps practices and cloud-native architectures to deliver secure, scalable, and performant systems. This role is highly collaborative, requiring strong technical depth and the ability to partner with product and engineering teams to deliver innovative solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Full Stack Development: Build and maintain web applications using Java/Spring Boot on the backend and React, Node.js, and modern JavaScript frameworks on the frontend.
• API & Integration: Design and implement RESTful services and integrate with internal and external systems.
• DevOps & Deployment: Apply CI/CD pipelines and work with Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms to ensure reliable deployments and operational excellence.
• Domain Expertise: Contribute to systems managing complex accounting workflows for payments to content creators and rights holders—critical to Disney’s media ecosystem.
• Collaboration: Work closely with product managers, architects, and other engineers to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Agile Delivery: Embrace lean principles and agile methodologies to deliver value quickly, iterating based on feedback and avoiding unnecessary complexity.

Qualifications

• Experience: 3+ years in full stack development, building highly scalable, secure, and user-centric applications.
• Technical Skills:

What We Value

• A collaborative technologist who elevates team performance.
• A problem-solver who brings fresh perspectives and innovative ideas.
• A professional who takes ownership, holds themselves accountable, and contributes to a culture of excellence.

Responsibilities and Duties of the Role:

• Provide technical guidance and evangelize best practices.
• Develop and maintain a deep understanding of our core systems and how they interact with upstream and downstream dependencies.
• Contribute and review code, set standards, and work with engineers to ensure product and design specifications are met
• Responsible for fundamental platform performance, scalability, and resiliency
• Partner with stakeholders to refine requirements, and propose solutions to problems that span multiple teams
• Contribute to cross-functional troubleshooting of complex issues as needed

Basic Qualifications

• BS Computer Science or related technical discipline or its equivalent
• 3+ years in full stack development, building highly scalable, secure, and user-centric applications.
• Strong understanding of async programming models (events, callbacks, etc)
• Backend: Java, Spring Boot.
• Frontend: React, Node.js, HTML/CSS, modern JavaScript.
• APIs: RESTful Web Services.
• DevOps: Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines.
• Demonstrated proficiency designing APIs and building RESTful services
• Complete understanding of the full lifecycle of application development, including best practices of unit testing, code reviews, documentation, etc.
• Experience with build and deployment technologies such as Jenkins and Docker
• Motivated self-starter with the ability to learn and adapt to new technologies. Can effectively articulate complex ideas and influence others through well-reasoned explanations
• Enjoy working within a team setting of engineers of varying experience
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous work experience in media distribution

• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure)

• Familiarity with Kotlin, Database Systems, SQL

• Comfort and experience using AI-assisted coding tools such as GitHub Co-pilot, Amazon Q Developer or Claude Code

• Experience working with vendor teams to deliver high quality results

• Experience collaborating with teams located across the globe

• Knowledge of performance testing and application profiling

• Strong curiosity about how Disney delivers the Magic and a desire to be a part of it

The hiring range for this position in Glendale, CA is $114,900 to $154,100 per year and in Seattle, WA is $120,300 to $161,300 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.