Product Software Engineer II

The Walt Disney Company

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Work type: Remote
Location: Remote
Salary: $114,900–$154,100 / yr
Posted: 9 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Closes: Sep 30, 2026

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $152k

This role $134k

$99k most similar roles pay here $206k

This role pays less than 71% of similar roles. Most pay $129,187–$174,131 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $134k versus about $152k 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 · Product Software Engineer II

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As a Product Software Engineer II on the Watch Experience Delivery team, you will build and support backend services and APIs that power ESPN’s watch and streaming experiences across various platforms including mobile apps, websites, and connected TV devices. You will implement features, resolve defects, and maintain scalable systems to deliver high-traffic content such as live events, replays, and highlights. The role requires proficiency in Java and Spring Boot, along with experience in AWS cloud-native development using ECS, Lambda, CloudFront, and S3. You will utilize monitoring tools like DataDog and New Relic while managing CI/CD pipelines and containerized deployments. Additionally, you will leverage agentic AI tools like Cursor and Claude Code to enhance developer productivity. This role solves the technical challenge of providing reliable, high-performance streaming workflows for millions of users in a high-stakes environment.

Skills

Java Spring Boot AWS ECS Lambda CloudFront S3 DataDog New Relic CloudWatch CI/CD Git TeamCity Jenkins REST APIs Angular HAProxy Varnish CDN Agile

What you'll do

Implement features and resolve defects within backend services and APIs for ESPN's watch and streaming experiences.
Develop, test, and maintain scalable backend systems to support high-traffic live sports events and content.
Troubleshoot complex issues involving distributed systems, caching layers, and cloud-based infrastructure.
Participate in on-call rotations and provide operational support during mission-critical live events.
Design and implement reliable solutions for streaming workflows like multiview experiences and stream menus.
Utilize agentic AI tools to accelerate development workflows, code generation, and operational automation.
Contribute to technical design discussions, sprint planning, and the execution of delivery goals.
Research and integrate emerging technologies to improve platform performance and developer productivity.

What we're looking for

Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
At least 3 years of experience developing backend systems or APIs in Java, preferably with Spring Boot.
Familiarity with cloud-native development and AWS services such as ECS, Lambda, CloudFront, and S3.
Hands-on experience with monitoring and observability stacks including DataDog, New Relic, and CloudWatch.
Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Git, build systems like TeamCity or Jenkins, and containerized deployments.
Strong understanding of REST APIs, caching strategies, and performance optimization.
Ability to use agentic AI development tools such as Cursor and Claude Code for code generation and debugging.
Willingness to participate in on-call rotations and provide support during high-stakes live events.

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