Sr Software Engineer - Content Platform Engineering

The Walt Disney Company

Actively hiring

Remote (Usa - Ca - 1200 Grand Central Ave, US) Posted 94 days ago $138,900–$186,200 / year

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At a glance

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TL;DR

As a Senior Software Engineer on the Content Platform Engineering team at Disney+, you will design and implement scalable systems and data pipelines that leverage computer vision and machine learning to automate media asset inspection, validation, and enrichment. Your day-to-day responsibilities include collaborating with platform engineers, product teams, and data scientists to develop robust, extensible platforms for intelligent content operations at scale. You will work with modern software engineering practices and cloud infrastructure such as AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, REST APIs, and GraphQL. Preferred qualifications include experience with machine learning frameworks like TensorFlow or PyTorch, integrating ML models into production systems, and prompt engineering for AI-driven solutions. This role supports Disney’s media supply chain for brands including Disney+, ESPN+, Hulu, ABC, Marvel, and Star Wars.

Skills

Python Java JavaScript AWS S3 Lambda EC2 Docker Kubernetes REST APIs GraphQL TensorFlow PyTorch Scikit-learn CI/CD

What you'll do

Design and implement scalable systems for automated inspection of media assets.
Develop data pipelines that leverage computer vision to streamline content analysis.
Build robust, extensible platforms using modern software engineering practices.
Integrate machine learning models into production systems for intelligent operations.
Mentor junior engineers in technical guidance and continuous learning practices.

What we're looking for

Proficient in core programming languages like Java, Python, or JavaScript.
Experience with REST APIs and GraphQL for web service development.
Expertise in cloud platforms such as AWS and its core services (S3, Lambda, EC2).
Knowledge of containerization technologies including Docker and Kubernetes.
Background in machine learning frameworks and AI/ML solution integration.
Familiarity with data pipelines and production system integrations for ML models.

Market check

Salary context

This $138,900–$186,200 range sits above 43% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$135,200–$208,850

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$142,400–$192,162

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 121 open roles on FindRole.

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