Principal Software Engineer
The Walt Disney CompanySanta Monica, California, United States • New York, New York, United States
Posted March 19, 2026
184300 - 247100 USD
Full Time
About the Company
Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology is a global organization of engineers, product developers, designers, technologists, data scientists, and more – all working to build and advance the technological backbone for Disney’s media business globally.
Job Description
Join Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology to build the future of Disney's media, reach a global audience, and innovate with cutting-edge technologies.
Requirements
- Define technical direction, strategy, and technology adoption for the Content Metadata domain across Disney+, Hulu, and more.
- Lead architectural reviews and oversee Descriptive, Rights, and Availabilities of the Content Catalog.
- Design well-architected solutions, and iterate development following agile best practices.
- Develop data-driven software systems aligned with business needs.
- Drive performance and cost optimization through metrics analysis.
- Advocate for best engineering practices, ensuring code quality and robust testing.
- Collaborate on novel solutions and innovate by challenging existing architectural choices.
- Ensure quality delivery by monitoring progress and directing when necessary.
Benefits
- Medical, financial, and/or other benefits
- Bonus and/or long-term incentive units
- Full range of benefits dependent on the level and position offered