Lead Software Engineer-Licensing/AI Systems

The Walt Disney Company

Remote

Quick summary

Work type
Remote
Location
Remote
Salary
$155,700–$208,700 / yr
Posted
6 days ago
Closes
Jun 30, 2026

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

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This role $182k
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This role pays less than 70% of similar roles. Most pay $168,262–$216,300 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $182k versus about $192k 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 169 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $148,300–$198,800 across 165 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Lead Software Engineer-Licensing/AI Systems

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As a Lead Software Engineer in Disney’s Technology & Digital organization, you will join a dynamic team responsible for developing scalable and intelligent systems that support licensing financial operations and AI-driven decision-making. Your primary responsibilities include leading the design, development, and deployment of software solutions for licensing financial systems and AI-powered applications, collaborating with product, finance, and data science teams to define system requirements and deliver intelligent automation. You will apply machine learning techniques to optimize workflows, forecasting, and compliance monitoring while mentoring junior engineers and fostering a culture of innovation. The role requires hands-on experience in Java and Python programming, cloud platforms like AWS or GCP, and container orchestration tools such as Kubernetes. Ideal candidates have expertise in financial systems, licensing workflows, and custom AI solution development using LLMs for enterprise environments, with a preference for those familiar with media, entertainment, or digital content industries and financial compliance standards.

Skills

Python Java AWS GCP Kubernetes CI/CD LLMs Agile Machine Learning Financial Systems Licensing Workflows Cloud-Native Development Container Orchestration Terraform

What you'll do

  • Lead the design and deployment of software solutions for licensing financial systems.
  • Architect scalable services integrating with internal and third-party financial platforms.
  • Apply machine learning techniques to optimize licensing workflows and forecasting.
  • Mentor junior engineers and foster a culture of technical excellence.
  • Stay current with emerging AI and cloud-native technologies for strategic decisions.

What we're looking for

  • 7+ years of software engineering experience with leadership in complex projects.
  • Proven expertise in financial systems and licensing workflows or royalty management platforms.
  • Hands-on development and deployment of custom AI solutions using LLMs for enterprise automation.
  • Strong programming skills in Java and Python, with experience in cloud platforms (AWS/GCP).
  • Experience with container orchestration tools like Kubernetes and agile development methodologies.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills for technical leadership roles.

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