Principal Software Engineer

The Walt Disney Company

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Work type
Remote
Location
Celebration, FL
Salary
$175,500–$235,400 / yr
Posted
66 days ago
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How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $200k
This role $205k
$127k most similar roles pay here $286k

This role pays more than 50% of similar roles. Most pay $174,600–$225,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $205k 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

The Principal Software Engineer joins the Disney Cruise Line organization within Technology & Digital to lead the evolution of shipboard systems. This role focuses on transforming a diverse portfolio of bespoke and aging systems—including back-of-house financials, operational logistics, guest-facing interactives, and crew support—into a cohesive, modern technology ecosystem. The engineer will own the analysis, design, programming, and debugging of sophisticated software programs while driving engineering excellence and reference architecture standards in an on-premise environment. Key responsibilities include integrating AI tooling into SDLC practices and leading the replacement of legacy systems. The role requires deep expertise in Flutter, mobile native development, Java, Angular, Node.js, RESTful API design, microservices architecture, and data standardization. This position solves complex technical challenges related to infrastructure management and system modernization within a maritime operational context.

What does a Software Engineer earn in Remote?

Median $204500 from 415 postings across 57 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Design, program, and debug software improvements for local, networked, and cloud-based systems.
  • Lead the modernization of legacy shipboard systems into a cohesive, modern technology ecosystem.
  • Define and enforce reference architecture standards to ensure consistency across all shipboard solutions.
  • Integrate AI tooling into the Software Development Life Cycle to optimize delivery and engineering practices.
  • Manage the estimation, planning, and budget allocation for highly sophisticated, scalable software projects.
  • Drive the technical execution of system replacements while simplifying complex backend and guest-facing technologies.
  • Evaluate emerging technologies to provide informed recommendations for infrastructure and development strategies.

What we're looking for

  • Minimum of 10 years of related work experience.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, or a comparable field.
  • Authority in Flutter, Mobile Native Development (iOS/Android), Java, Angular, and Node.js.
  • Expertise in RESTful API design, On-Premise infrastructure management, Data Standardization, and Microservices architecture.
  • Excellent communication and leadership abilities to mentor teams and drive engineering excellence.
  • Experience migrating legacy systems to modern architectures and managing large-scale system replacements.
  • Familiarity with containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes in an on-premise context.
  • Experience integrating AI/ML tools into the software development life cycle (SDLC).

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