Lead Software Engineer-AI Licensing & Publishing Systems

The Walt Disney Company

Remote

Quick summary

Work type: Remote
Location: Remote
Salary: $150,000–$180,000 / yr
Posted: 2 days ago
Closes: Jul 31, 2026

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Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $199k

This role $165k

$141k most similar roles pay here $234k

This role pays less than 82% of similar roles. Most pay $181,650–$216,300 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $165k versus about $199k 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 172 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $148,300–$198,800 across 168 roles with salary data.

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

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The Disney Experiences Technology team is seeking a visionary Lead Software Engineer to drive the development of scalable AI-driven systems for Licensing & Publishing. This role involves leading the design and deployment of software solutions that integrate with internal and third-party platforms, applying machine learning techniques to optimize workflows and forecasting. The ideal candidate will have 7+ years of experience in complex project leadership, hands-on expertise in AI/ML frameworks like TensorFlow and PyTorch, and strong programming skills in languages such as Python and Java. Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP) and container orchestration tools is essential, along with a background in computer vision and financial systems. This position requires collaboration with product, finance, and data science teams to define system requirements and deliver intelligent automation while mentoring junior engineers and fostering innovation.

Skills

Python Java Go Rust C# TensorFlow PyTorch Scikit-learn AWS Kubernetes CI/CD Agile Docker PostgreSQL

What you'll do

Lead the design and deployment of AI-driven software solutions for Licensing & Publishing systems.
Architect scalable services integrating with internal and third-party platforms using cloud technologies.
Apply machine learning techniques to optimize product approval workflows, forecasting, and compliance monitoring.
Mentor junior engineers and foster a culture of innovation and technical excellence.
Stay current with emerging AI and cloud-native development trends to inform strategic decisions.

What we're looking for

7+ years of software engineering experience with leadership in complex projects
Expertise in AI/ML frameworks and data pipelines for financial systems or licensing workflows
Hands-on experience in computer vision, including color science and image object localization
Proficient programming skills in Java, Python, Go, Rust, C#, and knowledge of cloud platforms
Experience with agile development methodologies and CI/CD pipeline implementation
Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills for cross-functional collaboration

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