Sr Software Engineer - AI and Observability

The Walt Disney Company

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Work type: Remote
Location: New York, NY · Glendale, CA · Seattle, WA
Salary: $148,700–$199,400 / yr
Posted: 3 days ago
Closes: Jul 31, 2026
Nearby: 76 roles within 25 mi

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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

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TL;DR · Sr Software Engineer - AI and Observability

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As a Senior Software Engineer at Disney Streaming’s Observability & Insights group, you will lead the design and implementation of AI-driven systems that ensure the reliability and performance of global streaming services like Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN. Your role involves developing autonomous agents and complex machine learning models to process high-volume telemetry data into actionable insights for real-time decision-making. You will oversee end-to-end data pipelines, create scalable APIs, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed intelligence in workflows, reducing operational overhead. The position requires advanced proficiency in modern AI models like GPT-4 and Claude Opus/Sonnet, experience with PyTorch/TensorFlow for ML systems, and expertise in AWS ecosystem tools such as Docker and Kubernetes. You will also mentor junior engineers and drive engineering excellence through rigorous design reviews and high-quality code delivery in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

AWS Kubernetes Docker Python PyTorch TensorFlow PySpark Pandas LangChain Git CI/CD GPT-4 Claude Opus/Sonnet Datadog Grafana MongoDB

What you'll do

Own the design and operation of AI-driven systems ensuring health of critical streaming services.
Lead development of agentic AI systems using modern foundation models for global-scale reliability.
Create end-to-end data pipelines processing high-volume telemetry into actionable automated insights.
Design scalable APIs and microservices providing predictive signals to cross-functional stakeholders.
Embed intelligence in global workflows, reducing Time-to-Detect and Time-to-Resolve significantly.

What we're looking for

5+ years of backend development experience with a focus on AI-powered applications.
Advanced proficiency in modern AI models and frameworks like GPT-4, Claude Opus/Sonnet, LangChain/LangGraph.
Minimum 3 years hands-on experience deploying ML systems and large-scale data processing in production.
Strong expertise in AWS ecosystem, containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), and distributed systems.
Proven leadership in technical projects, mentoring junior engineers, and championing software development best practices.
Expert use of AI-assisted development tools to enhance team velocity and maintain high code quality.