Lead Software Engineer, AI Licensing & Publishing Systems

The Walt Disney Company

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Work type
On-site
Location
Orlando, FL
Salary
$150,000–$180,000 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
59 days ago
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Similar $177k
This role $165k
$134k most similar roles pay here $225k

This role pays less than 61% of similar roles. Most pay $142,500–$211,200 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $165k versus about $177k for comparable roles.

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About The Walt Disney Company

The Walt Disney Company is a diversified global entertainment and media enterprise operating in segments including Disney Parks, Experiences and Products; Entertainment (ABC, Hulu, Disney+); and ESPN. Industry: Entertainment & Media

The Walt Disney Company currently has 127 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $148,300–$190,300 across 127 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Lead Software Engineer, AI Licensing & Publishing Systems

Lead Software Engineer-AI Licensing & Publishing Systems joins the Technology & Digital organization to drive the development of scalable, intelligent systems supporting licensing financial operations and AI-driven decision-making. This role involves leading the design, development, and deployment of software solutions for licensing financial systems and AI-powered applications while architecting services that integrate with internal and third-party platforms. The engineer will apply machine learning and AI techniques to optimize workflows, forecasting, and compliance monitoring while mentoring junior engineers through the full software development lifecycle. Required technical skills include proficiency in Java and Python, experience with cloud platforms like AWS or GCP, and container orchestration using Kubernetes. The role addresses complex business problems involving financial systems, licensing workflows, royalty management, and the deployment of custom AI solutions using LLMs to automate enterprise processes.

What you'll do

  • Design, develop, and deploy software solutions for licensing financial systems and AI-powered applications.
  • Architect and implement scalable services that integrate with internal and third-party financial platforms.
  • Apply machine learning and AI techniques to optimize licensing workflows, forecasting, and compliance monitoring.
  • Manage the full software development lifecycle including analysis, design, coding, testing, and documentation.
  • Mentor junior engineers and foster a culture of technical excellence and innovation.
  • Collaborate with product, finance, and data science teams to define requirements and deliver intelligent automation.
  • Stay current on emerging technologies in AI, financial systems, and cloud-native development to inform strategy.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
  • Master's degree in Technology (preferred).
  • 7+ years of software engineering experience, including leadership of complex projects.
  • Proven experience with financial systems, licensing workflows, or royalty management platforms.
  • Hands-on expertise developing and deploying custom AI solutions using LLMs to automate business processes in enterprise environments.
  • Proficiency in programming languages such as Java and Python.
  • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP) and container orchestration like Kubernetes.
  • Experience with Agile development and CI/CD pipelines; experience with media/entertainment licensing or financial compliance (preferred).

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