Software Development Engineer in Test II, Disney Media Player

The Walt Disney Company

Remote

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Work type: Remote
Location: Morrisville, NC
Salary: $92,900–$124,500 / yr
Posted: 3 days ago
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $166k

This role $109k

$80k most similar roles pay here $213k

This role pays less than 95% of similar roles. Most pay $134,500–$198,143 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $109k versus about $166k 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.

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TL;DR · Software Development Engineer in Test II, Disney Media Player

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As a Software Development Engineer in Test II on the DEEP & Technology team at Disney+, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing quality engineering for the Disney Media Player across various platforms including web, mobile, and connected TV. Your responsibilities include developing automated test frameworks using JavaScript/Node.js or other modern languages to ensure seamless playback experiences under diverse conditions. You’ll collaborate closely with software engineers to design robust testing scenarios that simplify defect detection and prevention while participating in agile project management to deliver multiple projects effectively. Ideal candidates have at least three years of hands-on experience in functional and non-functional test development, proficiency in JavaScript/Node.js or Python, and a strong background in building test automation frameworks and CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins or similar tools. This role offers the opportunity to influence test architecture and drive meaningful change within a dynamic team focused on delivering high-quality streaming experiences to millions of users globally.

Skills

JavaScript Node.js Python Jenkins Spinnaker Gherkin BDD TDD CI/CD Agile Kubernetes Docker PostgreSQL AWS GitHub GitLab

What you'll do

Develop automated test frameworks and suites for UI, API, and integration levels using modern languages.
Participate in design discussions to enhance testing scenarios that simplify defect detection and 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.
Influence software engineering best practices within the team by reviewing code for testability and usability.

What we're looking for

Minimum 3 years of hands-on software test development experience
Solid experience with JS/Node, Python, or other modern OO languages
Experience building or improving test automation frameworks
Expertise in CICD integration and pipeline development using Jenkins or similar tools
Knowledge of streaming media concepts such as ABR, DRM, codec behavior
Strong communication skills for effective collaboration across engineering teams
Passion for driving best practices in the testing space