Senior Software Engineer – Content Platform Engineering

The Walt Disney Company

Senior Software Engineer building and enhancing platform capabilities with a focus on computer vision and machine learning workflows. Designing scalable systems for Disney’s media supply chain.

Posted 7/21/2026full-timeGlendale • California, Connecticut • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $138,900 - $186,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in software development, including proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Python, or JavaScript, and experience with cloud platforms like AWS. Capable of providing mentorship and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, maintainable software solutions.

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5+ Years Relevant Industry ExperienceProficiency In Java, Python, Or JavaScriptExperience With AWS Core ServicesExpertise In REST APIs Or GraphQLExperience In Agile/Scrum Methodology

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Hard Skills

Software Design PrinciplesAlgorithmsData StructuresUnit TestingCode ReviewsDockerKubernetesMongoDBPostgresMachine Learning Frameworks

Soft Skills

Strong Oral CommunicationStrong Written CommunicationTeam PlayerMentorship

Tools & Technologies

AWSDockerGitlab-CITerraformJenkinsElasticsearchRedisDynamoDBCloud FormationData Pipelines

Industry Keywords

Media TechnologyContent DistributionMedia Supply ChainAI/ML SolutionsMachine Learning Model Training

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudDockerDynamoDBEC2ElasticSearchGraphQLJavaJavaScriptJenkinsKubernetesMongoDBPostgresPythonPyTorchRedisScikit-LearnTensorflowTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Write and Maintain Software Solutions : Design, write, test, and deploy high-quality code to develop reliable, maintainable software solutions.
Collaborate with Cross-Functional Teams : Work closely with platform engineers, product teams, and data scientists to ensure technical solutions effectively support business goals and content strategies.
Production Support : Monitor and optimize production systems, ensuring platform stability, performance, and uptime.
Mentorship: Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous learning.

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years relevant industry experience
Proficiency in at least one core programming language (e.g., Java, Python, or JavaScript)
Experience working with REST APIs or GraphQL for building and consuming web services.
Experience with cloud platforms like AWS and their core services (e.g., S3, Lambda, EC2).
Solid understanding of software design principles, algorithms, and data structures.
Experience with build and deployment technologies such as Docker, Gitlab-CI, Terraform/Cloud formation, and Jenkins
Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
Expertise with full lifecycle of application development, including best practices of unit testing, code reviews, documentation, etc
Experience with a wide range of data store technologies such as MongoDB, Redis, Elasticsearch, Postgres, and DynamoDB
Experience in Agile/Scrum methodology
Team player with strong oral and written communications skills.
Exposure to machine learning frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn) or building AI/ML solutions.
Familiar with machine learning model training
Familiar with prompt engineering and interacting with LLMS
Experience integrating machine learning models into production systems, including working with data pipelines and AI-driven solutions.
Previous work experience in media or entertainment technology, particularly in content distribution and media supply chain.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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.