This role pays more than
58%
of similar roles. Most pay
$165,000–$217,725
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$201k
versus about
$191k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
Employer
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.
The DEEP & Technology team at Disney is seeking a visionary Principal Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to lead quality engineering across streaming, data, and advertising systems. This role involves setting strategic direction for automation and test architectures, influencing organizational decisions on modern testing paradigms, and ensuring robust product delivery. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in architecting scalable test solutions, mentoring teams, and driving innovation with emerging technologies like AI/ML in testing. Proficiency in Python or other modern OO languages is essential, along with a background in ad-tech or large-scale systems. This position requires strong leadership skills to manage cross-functional initiatives, mentor SDETs and engineers, and represent quality interests within company forums, all while contributing to Disney’s mission of delivering high-quality streaming services at scale.