Lead Software Engineer - Python Backend
Postuler maintenant Postuler ultérieurement Job ID 10125969 Emplacement Glendale, Californie, États-Unis / San Francisco, Californie, États-Unis / Seattle, Washington, États-Unis Entreprise Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology Date de publication 10/07/2025Résumé du poste:
Technology is at the heart of Disney’s past, present, and future. 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.
The team marries technology with creativity to build world-class products, enhance storytelling, and drive velocity, innovation, and scalability for our businesses. We are Storytellers and Innovators. Creators and Builders. Entertainers and Engineers. We work with every part of The Walt Disney Company’s media portfolio to advance the technological foundation and consumer media touch points serving millions of people around the world.
Here are a few reasons why we think you’d love working here:
Building the future of Disney’s media: Our Technologists are designing and building the products and platforms that will power our media, advertising, and distribution businesses for years to come.
Reach, Scale & Impact: More than ever, Disney’s technology and products serve as a signature doorway for fans' connections with the company’s brands and stories. Disney+. Hulu. ESPN. ABC. ABC News…and many more. These products and brands – and the unmatched stories, storytellers, and events they carry – matter to millions of people globally.
Innovation: We develop and implement groundbreaking products and techniques that shape industry norms and solve complex and distinctive technical problems.
Ad Platforms is responsible for Disney’s industry-leading ad technology and products – driving advertising performance, innovation, and value in Disney’s sports, news, and entertainment content, across all media platforms.
Job Summary:
As a Lead Software Engineer, you will be assuming a pivotal role within our team, helping shape the future of our AI-powered foundational services within the Quote-to-Cash space. You will be responsible for guiding the technical direction of our team and ensuring the delivery of high-quality AI solutions that meet the needs of our user base.
The ideal candidate should be proficient in Python, LangChain, SQL, Terraform, and have deep expertise designing Agentic Architectures. They must combine engineering skills with strong communication skills to work with stakeholders to turn business requirements into efficient, scalable features.
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, at 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 technical expert who wants to come here to do their very best work and make their mark, adding their chapter to the long and storied history of The Walt Disney Company. Someone who holds themselves and their team accountable in a professional, collaborative manner. A collaborative technologist who seeks to bring the best out in themselves and their team. Someone who can provide guidance, a fresh perspective, and innovative insight into our initiatives.
Responsibilities and Duties of the Role:
Lead full-cycle software development—from requirements to deployment, maintenance, and support
Collaborate in agile, cross-functional teams to build scalable, high-quality software
Design and deploy microservices with strong focus on inter-service communication and data consistency
Apply advanced expertise in Django/FastAPI, Python, SQL/NoSQL, serverless architecture, and secure API design
Guide engineers through mentorship, technical reviews, and architectural decisions
Drive engineering best practices, continuous improvement, and operational tooling enhancements
Communicate project status and risks to leadership while fostering a culture of support and innovation
Collaborate with stakeholders to translate requirements into functional solutions
Troubleshoot complex issues and maintain clear technical documentation
Required Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field
7+ years of experience in enterprise web application development using modern frameworks
Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Deep expertise in Python, Django/FastAPI, and core libraries (e.g., django-ninja-extra, pydantic, pytest, ruff, sphinx)
Proficient in Postgres, SQL/NoSQL databases, and serverless architecture
Experienced with Kafka, Kinesis, Redis, and building scalable, highly available services
Skilled in AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD, and infrastructure tools like Terraform, Spinnaker, IAM, ALB
Familiar with observability tools such as DataDog
Committed to quality engineering and testable code practices
Experienced in Agile/Lean teams, adaptable to evolving technologies and requirements
Aligns technical decisions with business goals and values craftsmanship in software development
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or related technical discipline is highly desirable.
Experience creating performant User Interfaces leveraging HTML/CSS/JS and React or other frameworks.
Experience with AI (GenAI, LangChain, RAG, Machine Learning)
Previous work experience in digital advertising
Experience working with vendor teams to deliver high quality results
Strong curiosity about how Disney delivers the Magic and a desire to be a part of it
#DISNEYTECH
The hiring range for this position in Seattle, Washington and New York, NY is $159,500 to $213,900 per year. Glendale, CA is $152,200 to $204,100 per year, San Francisco, CA is $166,800 to $223,600 per year. 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.
Informations Supplémentaires:
DISNEYTECHSur Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology:
Chez Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology, nous allions imagination et innovation pour réinventer la manière dont les gens vivent et interagissent avec les histoires et les produits les plus appréciés au monde. Notre travail est extrêmement vaste et complexe. Nous créons des expériences incroyables, transformons l’avenir des médias et créons des produits et des plateformes qui rapprochent les gens du monde entier des histoires et des sports qu’ils aiment.
Chez Disney, notre capacité à associer une technologie de classe mondiale à une créativité sans pareille nous rend uniques. C’est l’essence même de notre passé, de notre présent et de notre avenir. Nous sommes des narrateurs et des innovateurs. Des créateurs et des bâtisseurs. Des artistes et des ingénieurs.
Sur The Walt Disney Company:
The Walt Disney Company, ainsi que ses filiales et sociétés affiliées, forme l’une des principales entreprises internationales diversifiées de divertissement familial et de médias. Elle comprend trois secteurs d'activités essentiels : Disney Entertainment, ESPN et Disney Experiences. Depuis ses modestes débuts en tant que studio de dessins animés dans les années 1920 jusqu’à son statut de référence actuel dans le secteur du divertissement, Disney poursuit fièrement sa tradition de création d’histoires et d’expériences exceptionnelles pour tous les membres de la famille. Les histoires, les personnages et les expériences de Disney touchent les consommateurs et les visiteurs du monde entier. À travers nos activités présentes dans plus de 40 pays, nos employés et cast members collaborent pour créer des expériences de divertissement appréciées à la fois au niveau universel et local.
Le poste est rattaché à Disney Streaming Technology LLC , qui fait partie d’une entreprise que nous appelons Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology.
Disney Streaming Technology LLC est un employeur qui souscrit au principe d’égalité des chances à l’emploi. Les candidat(e)s seront pris(es) en considération pour un emploi sans distinction de race, de religion, de couleur, de sexe, d’orientation sexuelle, de genre, d’identité de genre, d’expression de genre, d’origine nationale, d’ascendance, d’âge, d’état matrimonial, de statut militaire ou d’ancien combattant, d’état de santé, d’informations génétiques ou de handicap, ou de tout autre motif interdit par la loi fédérale, étatique ou locale. Disney défend un environnement commercial où les idées et décisions de tous et toutes nous aident à grandir, innover, créer les meilleures histoires et être pertinents dans un monde en évolution constante.