Software Engineer II, Core Media Manufacturing

2 Weeks ago • 3 Years + • Full Stack Development

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Job Description

The Core Media Manufacturing Software Engineer II contributes to the design, implementation, integration, deployment, and support of a complex Video-on-Demand (VOD) workflow orchestration system. Responsibilities include participating in design and code reviews, developing a deep understanding of Disney Streaming’s VOD workflows, debugging complex issues, contributing to project planning, applying Agile methodologies, collaborating with team members, and participating in on-call support. The role involves working with Java, Spring/Spring-Boot, AWS, SQL/NoSQL databases, and CI/CD tools.
Must have:
  • Java programming
  • Spring/Spring-Boot
  • AWS experience (S3, DynamoDB, etc.)
  • SQL/NoSQL database skills
  • CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes
  • Agile methodology
Good to have:
  • Reactive system architecture
  • Kafka
  • Scala
  • Excellent time management

Job Summary:

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 improve 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 here:

  • Building the future of Disney’s media: DE&E Technologists are designing and building the infrastructure that will power our 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 implement groundbreaking products and techniques that shape industry norms and enhance how audiences experience

Media Engineering is an innovative, collaborative organization that builds the software and systems that prepare media content and metadata for the Disney Streaming platform - providing the best possible playback experience to our viewers. Media Engineering handles audio, video, and metadata content from ingest through publish - for normalization, processing, and packaging - supporting operator tools and automation for a scalable workflow. We build logic across players and back-end services to measure, control, and optimize playback across our stack.

The Media Processing and Distribution (MPD) Core Media team develops the video encoding, packaging, and orchestration systems that power Disney’s video streaming platforms (Disney+, ESPN+, and Hulu). We are looking for hardworking team players to join Media Engineering, who will thrive on Disney’s story telling legacy, who will embrace unconventional thinking, and who are passionate about contributing to The Walt Disney Company’s direct-to-consumer (DTC) experience.

The Core Media Manufacturing Software Engineer II (P2) position’s daily responsibilities include:

  • Contribute to the design, implementation, integration, deployment, and support of a complex Video-on-Demand (VOD) workflow orchestration system.
  • Participate in design and code reviews
  • Develop a highly functional understanding of Disney Streaming’s VOD workflows, the orchestration system software components and how those components integrate with other systems.
  • Debug complex issues involving workflows across multiple systems in QA and production environments.
  • Contribute to the planning of small to mid-size projects, requirements discovery, identification of task breakdowns, providing sizing estimates and helping with planning work allocation.
  • Apply Agile methodology and practices, including participation in regular scrums and sprint planning.
  • Regularly communicate and collaborate with the engineering manager, project manager, and other team members regarding the of projects and support issues.
  • Participate in and help foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and open communication with stakeholders across adjacent teams.
  • Participate in an on-call support rotation to troubleshoot and resolve VOD workflow issues in Disney Streaming’s production environment.

Basic Qualifications:

  • BA/BS or MS degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related engineering field.
  • 3+ years (1+ with MS degree) software development industry experience.
  • Proficient in Java programing language
  • Experience with Spring/Spring-Boot frameworks
  • Experience with XML, JSON, REST APIs
  • Experience with AWS architecture (S3, DynamoDB, SQS, SNS, Lambda, MSK)
  • Experience in SQL/no-SQL database design and writing database queries
  • Experience working with CI/CD tools, Docker and Kubernetes
  • Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
  • Ability to function in a virtual team setting and effectively collaborate
  • Willingness to "think-outside-of-the-box" to resolve project challenges and improve development processes/systems
  • Strong technical, problem-solving, analytical skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience developing and maintaining complex highly scalable back-end systems using Java.
  • Experienced in reactive system architecture and messaging systems (e.g., Kafka)
  • Experience with Scala programing language
  • Excellent time management skills with the ability to multitask effectively
  • A desire to work in a fast-paced and challenging work environment.


The hiring range for this position in New York, NY is $120,300.00 to $161,300.00 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.
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$120.3K - $161.3K/yr (Outscal est.)
$140.8K/yr avg.
New York, New York, United States

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From classic animated features and exhilarating theme park attractions to cutting edge sports coverage, and the hottest shows on television, The Walt Disney Company has been making magic since 1923, creating unforgettable stories that connect with audiences around the world. And we’re just getting started!

The key to our success…. The Cast, Crew, Imagineers and Employees who honor Disney’s rich legacy by stretching the bounds of imagination to create the never-before-seen, bringing unparalleled entertainment experiences to people of all ages. Begin a career that delivers unparalleled creative content and experiences to audiences around the world and just imagine the stories you could be part of…

What is #LifeAtDisney like? It’s a series of magical moments with cast members and employees developing and telling our stories in the most innovative ways. Whether it’s a day spent as a Disney VoluntEAR, or celebrating the release of a new interactive experience, retail product or movie, our days are filled with the knowledge that we are creating entertainment experiences the whole family can enjoy. Follow @DisneyCareers on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for a peek behind-the-curtain, and discover how you could connect to a world of stories with Disney!

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