Senior Software Engineer (Backend)

Senior Software Engineer (Backend)

Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10122560 Location Bristol, Connecticut, United States / Glendale, California, United States / Seattle, Washington, United States Business Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology Date posted 6?. 13, 2025

Job Summary :

Technology is at the heart of Disneys past, present, and future. Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology is a global organization of engineers, product developers, designers, technologists, data scientists, and more all working to build and advance the technological backbone for Disneys media business globally.

The team marries technology with creativity to build world-class products, enhance storytelling, and drive velocity, innovation, and scalability for our businesses.We are Storytellers and Innovators. Creators and Builders. Entertainers and Engineers. We work with every part of The Walt Disney Companys media portfolio to advance the technological foundation and consumer media touch points serving millions of people around the world.

Here are a few reasons why we think youd love working here :

Building the future of Disneys media : Our Technologists are designing and building the products and platforms that will power our media, advertising, and distribution businesses for years to come.

Reach, Scale & Impact : More than ever, Disneys technology and products serve as a signature doorway for fans' connections with the companys brands and stories. Disney+. Hulu. ESPN. ESPN Bet. ABC. ABC Newsand many more. These products and brands and the unmatched stories, storytellers, and events they carry matter to millions of people globally.

Innovation : We develop and implement groundbreaking products and techniques that shape industry norms, and solve complex and distinctive technical problems.

As a member of the Interactive Messaging Platform Team within the Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology Division, you will help power the critical infrastructure behind ESPNs alerts and messaging systems. This platform is responsible for delivering billions of individual messages each week including push notifications , live activities, and email ale rts at incredible speeds and massive scale . Youll join a fast-paced, passionate team dedicated to building and maintaining high-throughput systems that operate with extreme reliability and performance. These systems are essential to real-time fan engagement, powering experiences like ESPN Fantasy Football , live game alerts , and around the clock breaking news.

In this role, you will :

Design, develop, test, and deploy high-quality software solutions for one of the most visible messaging platforms in the sports world.

Help evolve and scale a platform that supports mission-critical communication for millions of users daily .

Collaborate closely with product and technical leaders to translate business needs into scalable, maintainable systems.

Gain and / or apply mastery of Java, AWS, and other industry leading high scale technologies

Gain and / or apply mastery of relevant NoSQL technologies to optimize our overall performance

Work on performance-optimized infrastructure that handles traffic volumes few engineers ever encounter

Feed your thirst for learning new skills and technology as part of the larger DEE T organization

Come help shape the future of interactive platforms underpinning Disney products used by millions of users every day!

What You Will Do :

Collaborate with other teams to develop estimates, roadmaps, and workflow processes to achieve strategic company objectives

Own the concept, design, implementation, and maintenance of complex technical projects that anticipate the needs of the business for years to come

Build consensus and influence decisions through well-reasoned research and explanations

Solve unique and complex problems that have a broad impact on the business

Write efficient, reliable, and testable code

Review, analyze, and optimize code for readability, reliability, and performance

Design and implement automated code and system tests

Instrument, monitor , and support live operations of systems your team owns

Troubleshoot and resolve issues, problems, and errors encountered across company platforms

Manage multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment

Work autonomously with minimal technical supervision

Be a subject matter expert for your team

What You Will Bring :

Basic Qualifications

Minimum of 5 + year s of professional experience

Bachelors degree in Computer Science , Information Systems, Software, Electrical or Electronics Engineering, or comparable field of study, and / or equivalent work experience

Deep understanding of the Java programming language and object-oriented programming

Proven ability to solve challenging technical problems

Proven ability to learn new technology and / or complex systems

Hand on experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS) or similar cloud service

Excellent written and verbal communication skills with both technical and non-technical audiences

Preferred qualifications :

Master's Degree in Computer Science

Self-starter with proven ability to deliver high quality software in a pragmatic fashion

Demonstrable experience using MongoDB or other NoSQL databases

Experience implementing and optimizing dev - ops workflows and related technologies

Experience implementing and optimizing complex cloud software installations and infrastructure

Extensive experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS) or similar cloud service

Experience working on highly scalable, real-time software platforms

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The hiring range for this position in Glendale, CA is $138,900 to $186,200 per year and in Seattle, WA is $145,400 to $195,000 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidates geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and / or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and / or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

About Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology :

About The Walt Disney Company :

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments : Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disneys stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with Disney Streaming Technology LLC , which is part of a business we call Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology .

Disney Streaming Technology LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.

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