Principal Software Engineer

The Walt Disney Company

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Work type: Remote
Location: Remote
Salary: $206,400–$276,700 / yr
Posted: 88 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Closes: Nov 30, 2026

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Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $200k

This role $242k

$127k most similar roles pay here $293k

This role pays more than 88% of similar roles. Most pay $174,600–$225,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $242k versus about $200k for comparable roles.

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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 118 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $148,700–$199,400 across 118 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Principal Software Engineer

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As a Principal Software Engineer within the Core Media Technology team, you will drive research and development for next-generation image and video coding by applying ML/AI methods to enhance storytelling through innovative media experiences. You will design video algorithms, develop software workflows, and conduct multidisciplinary research in video processing, encoding, and end-to-end streaming for live and on-demand content. The role requires deep expertise in video coding standards like AV1, AV2, AVC, HEVC, and VVC, alongside a strong background in neural network-based tools and computer vision. You will utilize C++, Python, gStreamer, Docker, and REST APIs to optimize the media platform. Additionally, you will represent the organization at standard bodies such as MPEG and IETF while leading architectural innovation and IP generation to solve complex technical problems regarding video quality, analysis, and compression.

What does a Software Engineer earn in Remote?

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Skills

AV1 HEVC VVC AVC Python C++ Deep Learning Computer Vision GStreamer Docker REST APIs Git GitHub XML JSON ABR Algorithms Video Processing

What you'll do

Conduct research and development for next-generation image and video coding using ML/AI methods.
Develop advanced computer vision algorithms to improve media enhancement, understanding, and analysis.
Design video algorithms and software workflows to optimize platform velocity, scale, and efficiency.
Represent the company at industry standards bodies such as MPEG, IETF, and VQEG.
Drive architectural innovation and generate significant intellectual property for internal and external use.
Influence long-term technical strategy and product development in collaboration with senior leadership.
Implement end-to-end video streaming solutions for both live and on-demand content.

What we're looking for

Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
Minimum of 10 years of experience in the related field.
At least 10 years of directly related industry experience specifically in video codecs.
Deep expertise in video coding standards such as AV1, AV2, AVC, HEVC, and VVC.
Strong algorithm background for both traditional block-based and emerging neural network-based video coding tools.
Strong background applying deep learning techniques to video processing tasks like enhancement, understanding, coding, and analysis.
Proven track record of IP generation and experience in research or advanced development in video coding or media processing.
In-depth knowledge of the multimedia stack, including formats, encoders, decoders, and playback frameworks.

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