Senior Manager, Software Development Engineer in Test

The Walt Disney Company

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Quick summary

Work type
Remote
Location
New York, NY · Los Angeles, CA
Salary
$171,600–$230,100 / yr
Posted
5 days ago
Closes
Dec 31, 2026

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How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $187k
This role $201k
$118k most similar roles pay here $246k

This role pays more than 61% of similar roles. Most pay $155,250–$218,150 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $201k versus about $187k 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 154 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $141,900–$190,300 across 150 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Senior Manager, Software Development Engineer in Test

The DEEP & Technology team at Disney+ is seeking a Senior Manager (M3) to lead and scale the Quality Engineering organization supporting commerce, data, and advertising systems. This role involves providing strategic, operational, and technical leadership across multiple quality engineering teams, ensuring robust test automation and system reliability at scale. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in software quality engineering and managing high-performing teams, with a focus on cloud-native solutions and intelligent testing initiatives like AI/ML-driven testing. Key responsibilities include setting the technical direction for large-scale test automation architecture, defining multi-year visions aligned with business goals, and partnering closely with cross-functional teams to embed quality early in development cycles. The role requires expertise in modern test automation frameworks, CI/CD pipelines, and proficiency in Python or other object-oriented languages, as well as strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

What you'll do

  • Lead and develop multiple quality engineering teams to foster technical excellence and continuous learning.
  • Define the multi-year strategic roadmap for quality engineering aligned with company goals.
  • Set 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.
  • Develop and execute the quality engineering strategy across multiple product groups, balancing innovation and risk.

What we're looking for

  • Over 10 years of experience in software quality engineering and test automation
  • Proven track record of scaling and transforming quality engineering functions in complex environments
  • Expertise in modern test automation frameworks, CI/CD, and agile approaches
  • Demonstrated ability to define and drive organizational strategy at the executive level
  • Advanced proficiency with Python or modern object-oriented languages
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience)

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