Lead Software Engineer

The Walt Disney Company

full-time

Posted on: 10/19/2025

Location Type: Hybrid

Location: New York City • California, New York, Washington • 🇺🇸 United States

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💰 $159,500 - $213,900 per year

Senior

Python

About the role

Build data pipelines required for optimal extraction, transformation, and loading of data from a wide variety of data sources
Explore and experiment with the latest visualization libraries and technologies and choose the right tools to support our data visualization use cases
Work with stakeholders including the Executive, Product, Data and Design teams to assist with data-related technical issues and support their data infrastructure needs.
Design, develop, test, deploy, maintain and improve software
Participate in the design and implementation of core Platforms and Content Distribution systems
Collaborate with internal & external teams to define requirements and delivery schedules for projects
Design and deliver high quality code for small to medium size projects and make critical contributions working with others on larger projects
Work with the team to iteratively improve development practices and processes
Build strong relationships with the team while collectively finding opportunities for improvements around quality and automation

7+ years hands-on professional experience with back-end systems design and development
Robust programming skills and strong experience with Python
Comprehensive understanding of HTTP/S, APIs, and web services
Exposure to full lifecycle of application development, including practices like continuous integration, unit testing, code reviews, documentation, etc.
Ability to collaborate in a small, productive development team as well as the larger engineering organization
Motivated self-starter with the ability to learn and adapt to new technologies
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; can effectively articulate complex ideas and influence others through well-reasoned explanations
Write efficient, reliable, and maintainable code whether implementing architectural improvements, user-facing features, or fixing defects
Troubleshoot and resolve issues, problems, and errors encountered across our various platforms
Analyze and optimize application code for efficiency, reliability, and performance
Understand product architecture, assisting other Software Architects as necessary
Manage multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment
Embrace a highly collaborative team that rewards quality code and effective communication
Interest in industry trends on new technologies, best practices and solutions.
A passion for innovation and raising the bar in all development aspects.

Benefits

A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package
Full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits

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PythonHTTP/SAPIsweb servicescontinuous integrationunit testingcode reviewsdocumentationdata pipelinesdata visualization

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