Lead Software Engineer

The Walt Disney Company

Remote

Quick summary

Work type
Remote
Location
Remote
Salary
$152,200–$204,100 / yr
Posted
46 days ago
Closes
Jun 30, 2026

Market check

Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $189k
This role $178k
$143k most similar roles pay here $234k

This role pays less than 67% of similar roles. Most pay $163,487–$214,500 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $178k versus about $189k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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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 154 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $141,900–$190,300 across 150 roles with salary data.

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At a glance

TL;DR · Lead Software Engineer

As a Lead Software Engineer on the Music Supply Chain Team at Disney+, you will architect and deliver scalable systems that support music acquisition, distribution, administration, and monetization processes. Your day-to-day involves collaborating with internal and external teams to design and implement robust data integrations between music metadata repertoire systems and various applications, ensuring accuracy and efficiency across the supply chain. You must possess comprehensive knowledge of C#, .NET technologies, Java, Spring frameworks, event-driven architectures, relational databases, and AWS services. Additionally, you will mentor senior engineers, facilitate cross-functional collaboration, and drive technical excellence to influence product success and business outcomes. This role requires a strong track record in software engineering, proficiency in multiple programming languages, and experience with cloud services and observability tools.

What you'll do

  • Leads architectural design and implementation of large-scale music supply chain systems.
  • Mentors senior engineers and drives technical excellence across teams.
  • Designs and implements robust data integrations between metadata systems and applications.
  • Collaborates with cross-functional teams to ensure accuracy, scalability, and efficiency.
  • Owns development projects with multiple components, setting architectural direction.
  • Influences product success by contributing to strategic planning and innovation.

What we're looking for

  • 7+ years of experience in software engineering with a strong track record of delivering production-grade applications.
  • Proficiency in C#, .NET technologies (including .NET Core/ASP.NET), Java, and Spring frameworks.
  • Comprehensive understanding of the full software development lifecycle, including CI/CD, testing, and documentation.
  • Expertise in event-driven architectures, publish/subscribe messaging systems, and relational databases.
  • Hands-on experience with API design, integration, authentication protocols (OAuth 2.0), and AWS cloud services.
  • Experience monitoring applications using modern observability tools and practices.

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