Sr Software Engineer (Skywalker Sound)

The Walt Disney Company

Hybrid Actively hiring

Remote, USA · Nicasio, CA Posted 17 days ago $155,400–$208,400 / year

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TL;DR

The Skywalker Sound Development Group seeks a Senior Software Engineer to lead the development of next-generation tools for audio post-production and media distribution. This role involves designing and implementing software solutions that bridge creative content creation with audience experience, focusing on application development, cloud computing, and security. Day-to-day responsibilities include mentoring junior engineers, driving technical roadmaps, maintaining secure coding practices, diagnosing performance issues in a cloud-native environment, and collaborating closely with product managers to translate business requirements into technical specifications. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience in audio and video post-production workflows, proficiency in Go, JavaScript/TypeScript, C/C++, and Python, expertise in build systems like Docker and Kubernetes, and strong knowledge of CI tools and database design.

Skills

Go JavaScript TypeScript Python Kubernetes Docker CI/CD PostgreSQL Redis REST gRPC CMake Taskfile Makespec Git AWS Azure Google Cloud Platform

What you'll do

Lead the software development lifecycle for media pipeline components and modules.
Drive technical roadmap and architectural decisions for major media pipeline components.
Implement secure code practices and maintain security in cloud-native environments.
Diagnose and resolve complex performance and scalability issues in cloud systems.
Mentor junior engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence within the team.

What we're looking for

5+ years of experience in designing and implementing audio and video post-production workflows
Proficiency in Go, JavaScript/TypeScript, C/C++, and Python
Mastery of full stack development and secure programming practices
Expertise in Kubernetes and CI/test automation tools like Go Test, Google Test, PyTest
Strong knowledge of database design including relational and in-memory databases
Experience with open-source workflows, message brokers, and serverless technologies
API architecture expertise with REST and gRPC

Market check

Salary context

This $155,400–$208,400 range sits above 55% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$141,550–$222,000

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$153,443–$214,500

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 118 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $141,900–$190,300 across 110 roles with salary data.

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