Sr Software Engineer - Media Platform Alliance

The Walt Disney Company

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Remote (Usa - Ny - 7 Hudson Square, US) Posted 76 days ago Apply by Aug 31, 2026 $145,400–$195,000 / year

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As a Senior Software Engineer on Disney’s media platform alliance team, you will design and build backend services that process and serve media at scale for platforms like Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+. Your day-to-day responsibilities include writing and reviewing code, debugging production issues, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and mentoring colleagues. The role requires 5+ years of experience in backend engineering, strong JVM fundamentals (Java or Scala), expertise in distributed systems, AWS services such as DynamoDB and S3, and proficiency with AI-assisted development tools like Cursor and Claude. Experience with Kafka, Kubernetes, observability tooling, and hands-on production operations is beneficial. This role offers the opportunity to work on large-scale infrastructure that powers major streaming platforms, requiring a collaborative mindset and a passion for solving complex technical challenges at scale.

Skills

AWS DynamoDB SNS/SQS S3 PostgreSQL Java Scala Kafka Kubernetes Python CI/CD Prometheus Grafana Distributed tracing Logging Cursor Claude Kiro

What you'll do

Design and build backend services for media processing at scale.
Write, review, and debug code to ensure smooth operation of streaming platforms.
Work on video pipelines across multiple Disney-owned streaming platforms.
Use AI-assisted development tools daily to enhance productivity.
Debug issues across service boundaries in distributed systems.
Communicate clearly through code, documentation, and conversations.

What we're looking for

5+ years of backend engineering experience building production systems
Strong JVM fundamentals with proficiency in Java and Scala
Real-world experience with distributed systems and AWS services (DynamoDB, SNS/SQS, S3)
Proficiency with AI-assisted development tools for faster coding
Ability to debug across service boundaries and enjoy troubleshooting complex issues

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This role pays less than 53% of similar roles. Most pay $142,437–$203,225 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $170k versus about $173k 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

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