Senior Manager, Software Development Engineer in Test

The Walt Disney Company

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Quick summary

Work type
Remote
Location
Remote
Salary
$171,600–$230,100 / yr
Posted
92 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Dec 31, 2026

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Salary context

Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $190k
This role $201k
$118k most similar roles pay here $247k

This role pays more than 66% of similar roles. Most pay $166,119–$213,400 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $201k versus about $190k 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 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 · Senior Manager, Software Development Engineer in Test

The Senior Manager, Software Development Engineer in Test joins the DEEP & Technology team to lead and scale the Quality Engineering organization supporting commerce, data, and advertising systems. In this leadership role, you will provide strategic, operational, and technical guidance across multiple teams to ensure robust test automation, reliability, and business impact at scale. You will develop a multi-year quality strategy, oversee resource planning, and champion organizational transformation while fostering a culture of technical excellence. Responsibilities include setting the direction for large-scale test automation architecture, cloud-native solutions, and intelligent testing initiatives like AI/ML-driven testing. The role requires expertise in modern test automation frameworks, CI/CD, and agile methodologies. Candidates should possess advanced proficiency in Python or other modern object-oriented languages to solve complex problems within high-scale environments involving ad-tech and large-scale systems.

What you'll do

  • Lead and develop multiple quality engineering teams and people leaders to foster a culture of technical excellence.
  • Define the multi-year vision and strategic roadmap for quality engineering across advertising platforms.
  • Set the technical direction for large-scale test automation architecture and cloud-native solutions.
  • Oversee resource planning, hiring, and organizational design to scale quality engineering talent.
  • Ensure timely resolution of high-severity outages through root cause analysis and systemic improvements.
  • Manage quality governance, compliance, and traceability across all product lines within the scope.
  • Communicate quality risks and long-term strategies to executive stakeholders and cross-functional business units.
  • Embed test automation and quality engineering practices early into the development lifecycle.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field (or equivalent experience).
  • 10+ years of experience in software quality engineering, test automation, or software development.
  • 5+ years of experience managing managers or leading multi-team organizations.
  • Proven track record of scaling and transforming quality engineering functions in complex, cloud-native environments.
  • Experience defining organizational strategy and advocating for quality at the senior or executive level.
  • Expertise in modern test automation frameworks, CI/CD, and emerging software quality trends.
  • Advanced proficiency with Python or other modern object-oriented languages.
  • Strong communication, stakeholder management, and mentoring skills.

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