Job Summary:

Disney Streaming's mission is to give consumers the freedom to access content on their terms across any connected device, time, or location. By driving technological innovations, Disney Streaming aspires to become the leading distributor of direct-to-consumer entertainment and the premier provider of video streaming solutions globally. It successfully designs, develops, and delivers direct-to-consumer streaming products for a growing roster of media products. Media Engineering builds scalable distributed systems to acquire, manage, process and distribute Disney’s content catalog.

The Senior Principal Software Engineer reports to the VP Software Engineering and is responsible for designing, implementing and evangelizing software architecture, services and components. The role provides technical expertise to ensure the successful execution of software services that defines the scale and quality standard metrics of the company.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, test, deploy, maintain and improve software.
• Manage individual project priorities, deadlines and deliverables.
• Build collaboratively with engineering teams.
• Lead technical feasibility, implementation approach, and deployment strategies..
• Contribute to a culture of quality, innovation and experimentation.
• Recruit and hire talented software engineers.

Basic Qualifications:

• BA or BS or equivalent experience demonstrating an expert level understanding of software development and infrastructure
• 7+ years experience building complex distributed software services.
• Highly skilled in the software development life cycle.
• You're practical and personable, with a succinct communication style
• Experience building multiple concurrent projects of high technical complexity
• Ability to work in a dynamic, 24x7 availability environment

About Disney Streaming:

Comprised of the Company’s international business units and various direct-to-consumer streaming services, Disney Media & Entertainment Distribution (DMED) aligns technology, media distribution and advertising sales into a single business segment to create and deliver personalized entertainment experiences to consumers around the world.

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 with the following business segments: media networks, parks and resorts, studio entertainment, consumer products and interactive media. 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. Disney’s 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 segment we call Disney Streaming.

Disney Streaming Technology LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.