Senior Software Engineer

The Walt Disney Company

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Work type: Hybrid
Location: San Francisco, CA
Salary: $155,400–$208,400 / yr
Posted: 59 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Similar $177k

This role $182k

$120k most similar roles pay here $223k

This role pays more than 62% of similar roles. Most pay $149,500–$203,725 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $182k versus about $177k 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 118 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $148,700–$199,400 across 118 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Senior Software Engineer

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Sr Software Engineer (Skywalker Sound) joins the Skywalker Sound Development Group to build next-generation tools for audio soundtracks and media distribution. This role focuses on bridging the gap between content creation and audience experience by developing tools for post production audio content creation. Key responsibilities include leading the software development lifecycle for media pipeline components, mentoring junior engineers, driving architectural decisions, and implementing secure code practices in cloud-native environments. The candidate will manage multiple projects while resolving complex performance issues and translating business requirements into technical specifications. Required skills include proficiency in Go, JavaScript/TypeScript, C/C++, and Python, alongside experience with Docker, Makefile, CMake, Taskfile, Kubernetes, and REST or gRPC APIs. The role involves designing relational and in-memory databases while utilizing CI tools like Go Test, Google Test, and PyTest within open-source and cloud-based workflows.

What does a Software Engineer earn in California?

Median $214000 from 775 postings across 63 companies.

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Skills

Go TypeScript JavaScript C++ Python Docker Kubernetes REST gRPC CMake Makefile PyTest Google Test Serverless Message Brokers Object-Oriented Programming

What you'll do

Lead the software development lifecycle for media pipeline components and modules.
Mentor and coach junior and mid-level engineers to foster technical excellence.
Drive architectural decisions and the technical roadmap for major media pipeline components.
Implement and maintain secure code practices using security and scanning toolsets.
Diagnose and resolve complex performance and scalability issues in cloud-native environments.
Translate business requirements from product managers into detailed technical specifications.
Research and incorporate state-of-the-art approaches to solve recognized engineering challenges.

What we're looking for

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field is required, with a Master's degree preferred.
At least 5 years of experience designing and implementing audio and video post-production workflows is required.
Proficiency in Go, JavaScript/TypeScript, C/C++, and Python is required.
Experience with build systems including Docker, Makefile, CMake, and Taskfile is required.
Mastery of full stack development, secure programming, and object-oriented design patterns is required.
Expertise in Kubernetes, CI/test automation tools (Go Test, Google Test, PyTest), and API architecture (REST and gRPC) is required.
Experience with database design for relational and in-memory databases is required.
Familiarity with cloud-based workflows, including message brokers and serverless technologies, is required.

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