Senior Manager, Software Engineering

The Walt Disney Company

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Remote
Location
Remote
Salary
$179,500–$240,600 / yr
Posted
47 days ago
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Confirmed live 2 days ago

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Similar $208k
This role $210k
$142k most similar roles pay here $276k

This role pays more than 54% of similar roles. Most pay $184,922–$231,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $210k versus about $208k 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 117 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $148,700–$199,400 across 117 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Senior Manager, Software Engineering

Sr Mgr, Software Engineering joins the DX Transformation Delivery Management Organization to lead AI and automation initiatives across various business lines including attractions, food, beverage, and resorts. This role focuses on embedding AI into transformation programs by identifying high-impact opportunities, building business cases, and designing reusable accelerators like patterns and frameworks that scale across the segment. The manager will oversee end-to-end execution from design through production deployment while managing a high-performing technical team. Key responsibilities include establishing delivery standards for model governance, testing rigor, and production monitoring. Required expertise includes large language models, generative AI, agentic workflows, machine learning pipelines, and enterprise automation patterns like RPA and workflow orchestration. The role requires proficiency with cloud-native platforms such as Azure, AWS, or Databricks to integrate capabilities into enterprise data platforms and operational systems.

What does a Software Engineering Manager earn?

Median $223750 from 106 postings across 38 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Define and own the AI and automation strategy to align with business goals and prioritize high-impact use cases.
  • Manage end-to-end execution of AI initiatives from initial design and engineering through testing and production deployment.
  • Design reusable AI and automation accelerators, including frameworks and components, that can be scaled across multiple business units.
  • Establish delivery standards for AI engineering, including model governance, testing rigor, and production monitoring.
  • Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing technical team to ensure excellence in delivery and technical growth.
  • Serve as a strategic advisor to senior leaders to translate complex AI capabilities into clear business cases and measurable outcomes.
  • Communicate AI progress and results to executive leadership through business-grounded narratives that highlight segment-level value.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related technical field.
  • Master's degree in a relevant technical or quantitative field is preferred.
  • 10+ years of experience in AI, machine learning, data engineering, or automation.
  • At least 3 years of experience in a leadership role managing technical teams in an enterprise environment.
  • Proven track record of taking AI and automation capabilities from concept through production in complex organizations.
  • Deep technical fluency in LLMs, generative AI, agentic workflows, machine learning pipelines, and enterprise automation patterns like RPA.
  • Experience designing and deploying reusable AI/automation frameworks that scale across multiple programs or business units.
  • Ability to communicate complex AI concepts to executive audiences including Directors, VPs, and SVPs.

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