Sr Software Engineer - Ad Platform - Hulu
San Francisco, CA
About the Job
Job Posting Title:Sr Software Engineer - Ad PlatformReq ID:10109470Job Description:On any given day at Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology, we’re reimagining ways to create magical viewing experiences for the world’s most beloved stories while also transforming Disney’s media business for the future.
Whether that’s evolving our streaming and digital products in new and immersive ways, powering worldwide advertising and distribution to maximize flexibility and efficiency, or delivering Disney’s unmatched entertainment and sports content, every day is a moment to make a difference to partners and to hundreds of millions of people around the world.A few reasons why we think you’d love working for Disney Entertainment & ESPN TechnologyBuilding the future of Disney’s media business: DE&E Technologists are designing and building the infrastructure that will power Disney’s media, advertising, and distribution businesses for years to come.Reach & Scale: The products and platforms this group builds and operates delight millions of consumers every minute of every day – from Disney+ and Hulu, to ABC News and Entertainment, to ESPN and ESPN+, and much more.Innovation: We develop and execute groundbreaking products and techniques that shape industry norms and enhance how audiences experience sports, entertainment & news.Within DE&E Technology, the Ad Platforms team is responsible for creating and scaling innovative global advertising solutions by building mission-critical tools and workflows to support addressable & linear ad sales, traffic, marketing and parts of broadcast operations. Being part of the DE&E Technology team is a once-in-a-career opportunity to be a part of what’s next.This role is a part of the Software Engineering team within the DE&E Ad Platforms organization.
We strive to be a diverse team, passionate about great technology applied creatively to solve complex business problems.
We are a motivated team that is committed to lifelong learning and improving, both in and out of the office.
We strive to be flexible and adaptable to change both in how we execute projects and in the technologies we use to deliver our solutions.
We care about the details because every pixel, every line of code, and every user interaction with our products determines whether we are delivering on our commitment to producing the very best products possible.
You’ll be joining a talented team that works interdependently toward aggressive goals to deliver technically sound solutions.
We work to ensure that we share both accountability and credit as a team.
We often include our users as part of our team and we work to connect with them on a human level, understanding their world, so we can deliver software that they love to use.As a Senior Software Engineer, you will use your deep Java, scripting, DevOps, and data persistence skills to write and test code that delivers new features for our application portfolio.
You will be an important part of a motivated team where we’ll be looking for you to collaborate with the team to drive application architecture, code quality, and make sure we are building the right things for our users.
We want someone that has grown up through the web software development ranks - possessing 5 or more years’ experience in designing and architecting highly scalable, secure, performant, and usable web applications using Java/Java EE.
The ideal candidate would possess deep skills in server side technology (Java, Spring, RESTful Web Services), while having expertise with orchestration and containerization platforms (Docker and Kubernetes), coupled with hands on persistence and data streaming technology experience (MySQL, Oracle, Cassandra, Redis, Kafka).While The Walt Disney Company is a large company, ideally, we’d like if you have some previous experience in a U.S.
startup environment and be comfortable performing multiple roles.
We strive to get things done quickly, with high quality, and we are committed to the agile methodology.
Our work is guided by lean principles (looking at value and looking for waste; not doing anything ‘for the sake of doing it’).We’re looking for a passionate, impactful, technical leader who wants to come here to do their very best work and make their mark, add their chapter to the long and storied history of The Walt Disney Company.
Someone who holds themselves and their teammates accountable in a professional, collaborative manner.
A collaborative technologist who seeks to bring the best out in themselves and those around them.
Someone who can provide a fresh perspective and innovative insight to our initiatives.KEY RESPONSIBILITIESCollaborate with leads and influence software architectures which are robust, fault-tolerant, and cloud- nativePossess AWS managed service solution design and implementation experienceReason logically and creatively, identifying problems, drawing valid conclusions from the data available, and develop effective solutions while applying creative thinking in the design and development of high performing web applicationsCollaborate with fellow senior engineers to keep the team’s technology radar and architecture principles aligned to the industry and needs of our usersLead code reviews and provide leadership and direction to junior engineersDeliver multiple projects utilizing an Agile methodologyTake a high ownership, self-sufficient, hands-on position on the team to lead and drive quality, maintain application stabilityWrite complex programs, analyze code changes and suggest improvementsCheck-in valuable, clean code on a daily basis that adds new features and capabilitiesCreate reference implementations for the purpose of mentoring and leading more junior staff (when required)Help define engineering standards and provide technical mentorship to the teamInvestigate and resolve any production issues from end user (UI) to persistence layer and work to prevent themWork with product managers and managers to ensure that all project deliverables are on time and high qualityWork collaboratively with other service teamsRequired Education, Experience/Skills/Training:YOU MUST…Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Engineering, or another technical fieldHave 5+ years of experience in web application development or software engineering in a large enterprise environment using Java, including familiarity with modern frameworks and platforms (e.g., Spring, Docker, Kubernetes, Kafka)Be able to demonstrate significant experience working with relational databases, SQL and newer NoSQL data stores as well as event streaming platformsHave a strong interest in open source technologyPossess good communication skills and enjoy mentoring and helping others to succeed as a teamCare about your craft and have opinions about the “right” way to do things with technologyPREFERRED EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/SKILLS Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or related technical discipline is highly desirablePrevious work experience in advertising or creative, design workflow applicationsExperience working with vendor teams to deliver high quality resultsKnowledge of performance testing and application profilingStrong curiosity about how Disney delivers the Magic and a desire to be a part of it#disneytechThe hiring range for this position in Los Angeles, CA is between $138,900 – $186,200 year, Seattle, WA is between $145,400 - $195,00 and San Francisco, CA is between $152,100 – $203,900.
The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s 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.Job Posting Segment:Ad PlatformsJob Posting Primary Business:AP - Software EngineeringPrimary Job Posting Category:Software EngineerEmployment Type:Full timePrimary City, State, Region, Postal Code:Glendale, CA, USAAlternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:USA - CA - 2450 Broadway, USA - CA - Market St, USA - WA - 925 4th AveDate Posted:2025-01-08SummaryLocation: Glendale, CA, USA; Seattle, WA, USA; San Francisco, CA, USA; Santa Monica, CA, USAType: Full time
Whether that’s evolving our streaming and digital products in new and immersive ways, powering worldwide advertising and distribution to maximize flexibility and efficiency, or delivering Disney’s unmatched entertainment and sports content, every day is a moment to make a difference to partners and to hundreds of millions of people around the world.A few reasons why we think you’d love working for Disney Entertainment & ESPN TechnologyBuilding the future of Disney’s media business: DE&E Technologists are designing and building the infrastructure that will power Disney’s media, advertising, and distribution businesses for years to come.Reach & Scale: The products and platforms this group builds and operates delight millions of consumers every minute of every day – from Disney+ and Hulu, to ABC News and Entertainment, to ESPN and ESPN+, and much more.Innovation: We develop and execute groundbreaking products and techniques that shape industry norms and enhance how audiences experience sports, entertainment & news.Within DE&E Technology, the Ad Platforms team is responsible for creating and scaling innovative global advertising solutions by building mission-critical tools and workflows to support addressable & linear ad sales, traffic, marketing and parts of broadcast operations. Being part of the DE&E Technology team is a once-in-a-career opportunity to be a part of what’s next.This role is a part of the Software Engineering team within the DE&E Ad Platforms organization.
We strive to be a diverse team, passionate about great technology applied creatively to solve complex business problems.
We are a motivated team that is committed to lifelong learning and improving, both in and out of the office.
We strive to be flexible and adaptable to change both in how we execute projects and in the technologies we use to deliver our solutions.
We care about the details because every pixel, every line of code, and every user interaction with our products determines whether we are delivering on our commitment to producing the very best products possible.
You’ll be joining a talented team that works interdependently toward aggressive goals to deliver technically sound solutions.
We work to ensure that we share both accountability and credit as a team.
We often include our users as part of our team and we work to connect with them on a human level, understanding their world, so we can deliver software that they love to use.As a Senior Software Engineer, you will use your deep Java, scripting, DevOps, and data persistence skills to write and test code that delivers new features for our application portfolio.
You will be an important part of a motivated team where we’ll be looking for you to collaborate with the team to drive application architecture, code quality, and make sure we are building the right things for our users.
We want someone that has grown up through the web software development ranks - possessing 5 or more years’ experience in designing and architecting highly scalable, secure, performant, and usable web applications using Java/Java EE.
The ideal candidate would possess deep skills in server side technology (Java, Spring, RESTful Web Services), while having expertise with orchestration and containerization platforms (Docker and Kubernetes), coupled with hands on persistence and data streaming technology experience (MySQL, Oracle, Cassandra, Redis, Kafka).While The Walt Disney Company is a large company, ideally, we’d like if you have some previous experience in a U.S.
startup environment and be comfortable performing multiple roles.
We strive to get things done quickly, with high quality, and we are committed to the agile methodology.
Our work is guided by lean principles (looking at value and looking for waste; not doing anything ‘for the sake of doing it’).We’re looking for a passionate, impactful, technical leader who wants to come here to do their very best work and make their mark, add their chapter to the long and storied history of The Walt Disney Company.
Someone who holds themselves and their teammates accountable in a professional, collaborative manner.
A collaborative technologist who seeks to bring the best out in themselves and those around them.
Someone who can provide a fresh perspective and innovative insight to our initiatives.KEY RESPONSIBILITIESCollaborate with leads and influence software architectures which are robust, fault-tolerant, and cloud- nativePossess AWS managed service solution design and implementation experienceReason logically and creatively, identifying problems, drawing valid conclusions from the data available, and develop effective solutions while applying creative thinking in the design and development of high performing web applicationsCollaborate with fellow senior engineers to keep the team’s technology radar and architecture principles aligned to the industry and needs of our usersLead code reviews and provide leadership and direction to junior engineersDeliver multiple projects utilizing an Agile methodologyTake a high ownership, self-sufficient, hands-on position on the team to lead and drive quality, maintain application stabilityWrite complex programs, analyze code changes and suggest improvementsCheck-in valuable, clean code on a daily basis that adds new features and capabilitiesCreate reference implementations for the purpose of mentoring and leading more junior staff (when required)Help define engineering standards and provide technical mentorship to the teamInvestigate and resolve any production issues from end user (UI) to persistence layer and work to prevent themWork with product managers and managers to ensure that all project deliverables are on time and high qualityWork collaboratively with other service teamsRequired Education, Experience/Skills/Training:YOU MUST…Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Engineering, or another technical fieldHave 5+ years of experience in web application development or software engineering in a large enterprise environment using Java, including familiarity with modern frameworks and platforms (e.g., Spring, Docker, Kubernetes, Kafka)Be able to demonstrate significant experience working with relational databases, SQL and newer NoSQL data stores as well as event streaming platformsHave a strong interest in open source technologyPossess good communication skills and enjoy mentoring and helping others to succeed as a teamCare about your craft and have opinions about the “right” way to do things with technologyPREFERRED EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/SKILLS Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or related technical discipline is highly desirablePrevious work experience in advertising or creative, design workflow applicationsExperience working with vendor teams to deliver high quality resultsKnowledge of performance testing and application profilingStrong curiosity about how Disney delivers the Magic and a desire to be a part of it#disneytechThe hiring range for this position in Los Angeles, CA is between $138,900 – $186,200 year, Seattle, WA is between $145,400 - $195,00 and San Francisco, CA is between $152,100 – $203,900.
The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s 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.Job Posting Segment:Ad PlatformsJob Posting Primary Business:AP - Software EngineeringPrimary Job Posting Category:Software EngineerEmployment Type:Full timePrimary City, State, Region, Postal Code:Glendale, CA, USAAlternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:USA - CA - 2450 Broadway, USA - CA - Market St, USA - WA - 925 4th AveDate Posted:2025-01-08SummaryLocation: Glendale, CA, USA; Seattle, WA, USA; San Francisco, CA, USA; Santa Monica, CA, USAType: Full time
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