Senior Software Engineer

The Walt Disney Company

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Remote, USA · 7 Hudson Square, New York, NY Posted 9 days ago $148,700$199,400 / year

At a glance

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TL;DR

Disney Streaming seeks a Senior Software Engineer to join its Billing team in New York. This role involves designing and maintaining high-performance billing systems that handle millions of transactions daily across various channels, including retail, wholesale, and third-party platforms. The engineer will collaborate with product and engineering teams to develop scalable solutions using technologies like Scala, Java, Kafka/Kinesis, DynamoDB, and Lambda. Key responsibilities include improving system architecture, implementing robust software, and adhering to agile methodologies while ensuring quality through test automation and CI/CD practices. Ideal candidates have 5+ years of experience in software engineering, with a focus on scalability and reliability at high RPS throughput, and are proficient in Java, Scala, or Python. Experience with AWS, Terraform, Kubernetes, and gRPC is preferred.

Skills

Scala Java Kafka Kinesis DynamoDB Lambda AWS Terraform Kubernetes Spinnaker gRPC CI/CD SQL

What you'll do

  • Design and improve high-performance, scalable billing systems for millions of daily transactions.
  • Collaborate with leadership to develop solutions for retail, wholesale, and third-party channels.
  • Write and test robust software using Scala, Java, Kafka/Kinesis, DynamoDB, and Lambda.
  • Ensure engineering excellence by following agile methodologies and delivering production-ready systems.
  • Manage system security and reliability during high-traffic events like Pay Per Views.

What we're looking for

  • Minimum 5 years of software engineering experience
  • Proficient in Java, Scala, or Python programming languages
  • Experience with high RPS throughput and scalable systems
  • Familiarity with SQL and agile development methodologies
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills for teamwork
  • Focus on test automation and CI/CD processes
  • Demonstrated analytical skills and engineering excellence

Market check

Salary context

This $148,700–$199,400 range sits above 55% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$117,000$203,940

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$139,000$175,500

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 240 comparable postings.

* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.

Employer

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 $141,900–$190,300 across 110 roles with salary data.

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