Senior Software Engineer - Build Tooling Infrastructure

Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology represents the forefront of technological innovation within The Walt Disney Company, a global entertainment giant renowned for its creativity and storytelling heritage. This division is a vibrant collective of technologists, engineers, product developers, designers, and data scientists all focused on advancing Disney’s media business worldwide through cutting-edge technology and creative solutions. Disney Entertainment & ESPN Product & Technology plays a crucial role in shaping how millions of consumers experience the company’s iconic brands such as Disney+, Hulu, ESPN, ABC, and ABC News, ensuring these platforms remain engaging, scalable, and innovative.

Within this expansive and dynamic environment, the Build Tooling Infrastructure team stands out as a critical component, engineering the backbone that supports rapid and reliable software deployment for DEEPT (Disney Entertainment & ESPN Product & Technology). Their mission involves designing and maintaining custom tools and infrastructure that empower application teams to deliver software efficiently across Disney’s suite of digital and streaming products. As a Senior Software Engineer on this team, you would be joining a company recognized not only for its legendary storytelling but also for its commitment to embracing innovative technologies to lead the future of media.

This role offers a unique opportunity to be deeply involved in continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) processes, a vital element in modern software development lifecycles. The responsibilities include managing CI tooling systems such as version control, CI servers, artifact storage, and secrets management. Disney’s emphasis on fostering a collaborative culture highlights the importance of working closely with cross-functional teams to implement best practices that accelerate software delivery while maintaining high quality.

The Senior Software Engineer position goes beyond coding; it demands a proactive problem-solving mindset, the ability to support production systems, conduct thorough code reviews, and contribute to root cause analyses. Candidates are encouraged to bring their expertise and passion for DevOps infrastructure to influence and drive improvements in the company's software delivery ecosystem. The role also calls for a continuous learning attitude, offering a platform where technical skills and career growth are highly valued.

This position is full-time and offers competitive annual salaries ranging from $141,900 to $190,300 in Santa Monica and Glendale, California, and $148,700 to $199,400 in New York and Seattle, Washington. Compensation also includes potential bonuses and long-term incentives, alongside a comprehensive benefits package that supports the well-being and development of employees. Moreover, Disney fosters an inclusive environment that values collaboration and innovation, ensuring team members here are storytellers and innovators, creators and builders, entertainers and engineers all at once.