Sr Software Engineer - Content Platform Engineering
The Walt Disney Company3 months ago
Bristol, CT, USA or Glendale, CA, USASenior
Base Salary
$139k - $186k/yr
Responsibilities
- Design, write, test, deploy, and maintain reliable and scalable software solutions.
- Build end-to-end media inspection pipelines using computer vision and machine learning workflows.
- Develop platform services, data pipelines, and automated inspection, validation, and enrichment capabilities for media assets.
- Collaborate with platform engineers, product teams, and data scientists to support business and content strategies.
- Monitor and optimize production systems for stability, performance, and uptime.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of relevant industry experience.
- Proficiency in at least one core programming language such as Java, Python, or JavaScript.
- Experience with REST APIs or GraphQL, AWS and services such as S3, Lambda, and EC2.
- Knowledge of software design principles, algorithms, and data structures.
- Experience with Docker, GitLab CI, Terraform or CloudFormation, Jenkins, and Kubernetes.
- Experience across the full application development lifecycle, including unit testing, code reviews, and documentation.
- Experience with MongoDB, Redis, Elasticsearch, Postgres, and DynamoDB or comparable data stores.
- Preferred experience with TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn, machine learning model training, prompt engineering, LLMs, and integrating machine learning models into production systems.
- Preferred experience with media or entertainment technology, content distribution, or media supply chains.
- Strong oral and written communication skills and experience working in collaborative teams.
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a comparable field, or equivalent work experience.
Benefits
- Full-time employment in Glendale, California or Bristol, Connecticut, with the listed hiring locations and alternate ESPN location.
- Medical, financial, and other benefits may be provided depending on the level and position.
- Bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided in addition to base pay.
Tech Stack
Amazon DynamoDBAWSDockerElasticsearchGitLab CI/CDGraphQLJavaJavaScriptJenkinsKubernetesMongoDBPostgreSQLPythonPyTorchRedisscikit-learnTensorFlowTerraform
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About The Walt Disney Company
The Walt Disney Company is a diversified entertainment business that produces films and television, operates theme parks and resorts, and runs streaming services including Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+. It earns revenue from subscriptions and advertising, theatrical distribution, licensing and merchandise, and park admissions and experiences. Founded in 1923 and headquartered in Burbank, California, Disney owns brands such as Pixar, Marvel, Lucasfilm, and 20th Century Studios and serves audiences worldwide.