Senior Software Development Engineer in Test

The Walt Disney Company

Remote

Quick summary

Work type: Remote
Location: Morrisville, NC
Salary: $111,900–$150,000 / yr
Posted: 3 days ago
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $187k

This role $131k

$97k most similar roles pay here $249k

This role pays less than 97% of similar roles. Most pay $155,994–$217,725 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $131k versus about $187k 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 186 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $148,300–$198,800 across 183 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Senior Software Development Engineer in Test

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The Senior Software Development Engineer in Test role at Disney’s DEEP & Technology team involves building and maintaining test automation frameworks to ensure the quality of the Disney Media Player across various devices. This position requires working closely with software engineers to develop automated tests for UI, API, and integration levels using JavaScript/Node.js or other modern languages. The ideal candidate will participate in design discussions, contribute to end-to-end acceptance tests, and drive the conversion of manual tests into automated ones where possible. Key responsibilities include triaging issues, diagnosing defects, and collaborating on solutions that enhance testing scenarios for better defect detection. Candidates should have at least five years of experience in software test development, proficiency with JavaScript/Node.js or Python, familiarity with CI/CD pipelines like Jenkins, and strong communication skills to work effectively across engineering teams. The role offers a unique opportunity to impact the quality assurance process and culture within Disney’s expansive streaming ecosystem.

Skills

JavaScript Node.js Python Jenkins Spinnaker Gherkin BDD TDD Agile CI/CD API Testing UI Automation Integration Testing Streaming Media Concepts ABR DRM Codec Behavior

What you'll do

Develop automated test frameworks and suites for UI, API, and integration levels using modern languages.
Participate in design discussions to evolve the platform for richer testing scenarios and defect prevention.
Assist with triage, diagnosis, and resolution of issues discovered across teams.
Contribute to end-to-end acceptance tests and convert manual tests to automated where possible.
Lead multiple projects utilizing Agile methodology, reviewing team members' code and driving best practices.

What we're looking for

Minimum 5 years of hands-on software test development experience in functional and non-functional testing.
Proficiency with JavaScript/Node.js or other modern object-oriented languages for automation.
Experience in building or enhancing test automation frameworks across multiple device platforms.
Familiarity with continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD) pipeline tools like Jenkins or Spinnaker.
Strong understanding of streaming media concepts including playback quality, adaptive bitrate, DRM, and codec behavior.
Ability to lead projects using Agile methodology and drive software engineering best practices within the team.
Excellent communication skills for effective collaboration across diverse engineering teams.

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