This role pays more than
91%
of similar roles. Most pay
$161,500–$214,500
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$242k
versus about
$188k
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
152 open roles
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Listed pay typically runs
$141,900–$190,300
across 148 roles with salary data.
As a Principal Software Engineer in Disney’s Core Media Technology team within the DEEP&T Media Engineering organization, you will lead multidisciplinary research and development for video streaming technologies, focusing on live and on-demand use cases. Your daily tasks include designing media processing algorithms, collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate cutting-edge technologies into production, and conducting advanced computer vision and AI/ML research to enhance storytelling through innovative media experiences. You will work with a global team across various locations, driving technical standards and best practices while leading complex projects that span multiple components. The role requires deep expertise in video streaming technologies, proficiency in C/C++ and Python, experience with multimedia frameworks like gStreamer, and knowledge of AI/ML model deployment and optimization. This position is integral to optimizing Disney’s media platform for velocity, scale, and efficiency through innovative advancements in video processing and delivery.
Python
TypeScript
REST API
AWS
Docker
PostgreSQL
MySQL
Redshift
Snowflake
ETL orchestration
LLM-assisted development tools
Claude Code
GitHub Copilot
CI/CD