Senior Software Engineer

The Walt Disney Company

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Quick summary

Work type
Remote
Location
New York, NY
Salary
$148,700–$199,400 / yr
Posted
46 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Dec 31, 2026

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Competitive pay

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $175k
This role $174k
$119k most similar roles pay here $236k

This role pays less than 59% of similar roles. Most pay $152,712–$197,500 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $174k versus about $175k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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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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At a glance

TL;DR · Senior Software Engineer

Sr Software Engineer joins the Subscriptions team to develop and maintain scalable, secure software solutions for Disney, ESPN, and Hulu subscriptions at internet-scale. This role involves designing and deploying backend systems using Functional Programming Style Scala, including libraries like ZIO, Cats, and Cats Effect, alongside other languages such as Kotlin or TypeScript. The engineer will work with cloud-native technologies including AWS services like Lambda and S3, while managing containerized environments via Docker and Kubernetes. Key responsibilities include building distributed systems with event-driven architectures, implementing observability through Datadog, and participating in the full software development lifecycle using CI/CD pipelines and Git. The role addresses critical technical challenges in high-scale subscription management, ensuring system reliability and performance across major media platforms while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver essential features for global audience reach.

What does a Software Engineer earn in New York?

Median $224000 from 203 postings across 41 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Design, develop, and maintain scalable software applications using Scala and other backend languages.
  • Deploy and manage cloud infrastructure using AWS services like Lambda, S3, and DynamoDB.
  • Implement containerized solutions and manage services using Docker and Kubernetes.
  • Build fault-tolerant distributed systems utilizing microservices and event-driven architecture.
  • Implement observability practices including logging, metrics, and real-time monitoring with tools like Datadog.
  • Perform code reviews and provide technical mentorship to junior and offshore engineers.
  • Solve complex technical challenges to improve system performance, scalability, and reliability.

What we're looking for

  • Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Computer Engineering, or a similar field.
  • 5+ years of experience in software development with a focus on Functional Programming Scala stacks.
  • Hands-on experience with AWS cloud services and Kubernetes for container orchestration.
  • Proficiency in functional programming languages such as Scala (preferred), ZIO, Cats, or Cats Effect.
  • Strong understanding of RESTful APIs, Microservices Architecture, and Event-Driven Architecture.
  • Experience with infrastructure tools like CloudFormation, Terraform, Istio, and Spinnaker.
  • Full software development lifecycle experience including maintenance after release and Agile practices.
  • Experience building observability solutions using tools like Datadog for metrics, logging, and tagging.

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