Sr Software Engineer
Company: The Walt Disney Company (Germany) GmbH
Location: Seattle
Posted on: May 3, 2025
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Job Description:
Job SummaryAt Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology (DE&ET), we're reimagining the viewing experiences of some of the world's most beloved stories, transforming Disney's media business for a new era. From evolving streaming products with immersive technology to supporting global advertising and distribution, our work is impactful, reaching millions every day and shaping the future of entertainment and sports.Why You'll Love Working at Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology (DE&ET):
- Shape the Future of Media: Join DE&ET's engineering team in building the infrastructure that powers Disney's media, advertising, and distribution businesses for years to come.
- Massive Reach & Scale: The products this team builds engage millions worldwide, including Disney+, Hulu, ABC News, and ESPN+.
- Innovative Work: Help develop groundbreaking products and
techniques that redefine how audiences experience sports,
entertainment, and news.About the CGI OrganizationThe Commerce,
Growth & Identity (CGI) team is pivotal to Disney's transformation,
developing cutting-edge solutions to drive subscriptions,
engagement, and monetization across our streaming and digital
platforms. Our mission spans customer acquisition, retention,
partnerships, pricing, and identity management, always striving to
deliver the best value for Disney customers across all digital
products.About the Commerce & Growth Experiences (CGX) TeamThe CGX
Team is a newly established group dedicated to continually
innovating our commerce and growth experiences. Using
experimentation and data-informed decision-making, we advance
Disney's product experiences to add value for both customers and
the business. We collaborate closely with Product Management,
Design, and Engineering teams to design experiences that drive
engagement and growth.Role OverviewAs a Senior Software Engineer on
the CGX Team, you will collaborate on developing key growth and
commerce features across Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+. Working with
Product Managers, Designers, and Engineers, you'll contribute to
Disney's strategic initiatives and bring your technical expertise
to enhance the customer experience.Key Responsibilities
- Feature Development: Implement impactful, customer-facing features with attention to performance and scalability.
- Experimentation: Build and deploy A/B tests in collaboration with cross-functional partners to refine product experiences.
- System Contributions: Support system improvements focused on scalability and performance.
- Collaborative Support: Work alongside peers to troubleshoot issues and deliver high-quality code.
- Documentation and Quality: Write, debug, test, and document code that meets high standards of quality and maintainability.
- Reliability and Resilience: Develop reliable systems with a focus on stability, supporting on-call responsibilities as needed.
- Effective Communication: Proactively communicate with
cross-functional stakeholders to clarify requirements, manage
expectations, and resolve ambiguities in a dynamic
environment.Minimum Qualifications
- 5+ years of engineering experience.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.
- Experience in building and delivering high-quality, reliable, and scalable features for consumer-facing products.
- Familiarity with A/B testing and experimentation-driven development.
- Strong programming skills in Java or Scala.
- Familiarity with distributed applications on AWS.What It Takes
to Succeed in This Role
- Adapt Quickly: You thrive in dynamic environments and can adjust your approach as needed, staying focused on the end goal.
- Collaborate Well: You enjoy working with teammates across disciplines and contribute to shared goals.
- Solve Problems Effectively: You bring a structured approach to
breaking down complex issues and proactively seek feedback to
iterate on solutions.What Sets You Apart
- Clear, concise communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Previous experience in Growth and/or Commerce.
- Passionate about product development and bring thoughtful
opinions about our offerings.
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