Lead Software Engineer
The Walt Disney Company
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This role pays more than 58% of similar roles. Most pay $177,700–$231,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $210k versus about $204k for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
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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 114 open roles on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs $148,700–$199,400 across 113 roles with salary data.
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The Principal Software Engineer joins the Parks Commercial Platforms organization within Disney Experiences to provide architecture leadership and end-to-end solution ownership for applications and services in Lodging Sales Distribution. This role involves leading the implementation of complex features, performing root cause analysis during critical incidents, and mentoring senior engineers while maintaining architectural consistency across multiple systems. The individual will design, program, and debug software improvements for local, networked, and cloud-based programs to support infrastructure and technology platforms. Key technical requirements include expertise in Java, Spring Boot microservices, RESTful API design, Angular, Node.js, AWS, and Docker. Additionally, the role utilizes AI tools like Amazon Kiro, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, and Claude. The position addresses complex commerce and e-commerce challenges to support large-scale guest-facing applications within the lodging and distribution domain.
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