Principal Software Engineer

The Walt Disney Company

Remote

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Work type: Remote
Location: Remote
Salary: $206,400–$276,700 / yr
Posted: 3 days ago
Closes: Nov 30, 2026

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Above market

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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

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As a Principal Software Engineer in Disney’s Core Media Technology team within the DEEP&T Media Engineering organization, you will lead research and development for next-generation image and video coding using machine learning and AI. Your daily tasks include participating in industry standards bodies like MPEG and IETF, collaborating with academic researchers, and driving innovative media R&D to enhance storytelling through advanced technologies. You will design algorithms and software workflows that optimize the company’s media platform for velocity, scale, and efficiency across live and on-demand video streaming. Essential skills include deep expertise in video coding standards such as AV1, AVC, HEVC, and VVC, along with strong backgrounds in both traditional block-based and neural network-based video coding tools and deep learning techniques. Preferred qualifications involve knowledge of C/C++, Python, AI/ML model deployment, and experience with multimedia frameworks like gStreamer. This role demands visionary leadership and strategic influence to shape long-term technical strategy and product development globally.

Skills

AV1 AVC HEVC VVC Python C++ AI/ML gStreamer Docker REST XML JSON Git CI/CD ABR algorithms Media Metadata Highly Scalable Systems

What you'll do

Conduct research and development for future image and video coding using ML/AI methods.
Participate in industry standards bodies like MPEG, IETF, and VQEG to represent Disney’s interests.
Develop advanced computer vision algorithms and apply ML techniques for media enhancement and analysis.
Design video processing algorithms and workflows to optimize the media platform's efficiency and scalability.
Lead architectural innovation and IP generation both internally and at the standards level.
Collaborate globally with team members across various locations on multidisciplinary research projects.

What we're looking for

Minimum 10 years of experience in video coding and media processing.
Expertise in video coding standards like AV1, AVC, HEVC, VVC, and emerging neural network-based tools.
Strong background in applying deep learning to video enhancement, understanding, coding, and analysis.
Proven track record of intellectual property generation in video technologies.
In-depth knowledge of multimedia stack including encoders/decoders, playback players, frameworks, and processing methods.
Experience conducting research or advanced development in video coding or related fields like computer vision.

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