Sr Software Engineer

3 Months ago • 5 Years + • Full Stack Development • $152,100 PA - $203,900 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

As a Senior Software Engineer on the CGX team, you'll develop key growth and commerce features for Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+. Collaborating with Product Managers, Designers, and Engineers, you'll contribute to strategic initiatives and enhance the customer experience. Responsibilities include feature development, A/B testing, system improvements, troubleshooting, code documentation, and maintaining system reliability. Effective communication with cross-functional stakeholders is crucial. You'll work on impactful, customer-facing features ensuring performance and scalability, supporting on-call responsibilities as needed.
Must have:
  • 5+ years engineering experience
  • Java or Scala programming
  • Experience with consumer-facing products
  • A/B testing and experimentation
  • AWS familiarity
  • High-quality, reliable, scalable features
Good to have:
  • Full-stack development experience
  • Growth/Commerce experience

Job Details

Job Summary:

Job Summary

At Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology (DE&ET), we’re reimagining the viewing experiences of some of the world’s most beloved stories, transforming Disney’s media business for a new era. From evolving streaming products with immersive technology to supporting global advertising and distribution, our work is impactful, reaching millions every day and shaping the future of entertainment and sports.

Why You’ll Love Working at Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology (DE&ET):

  • Shape the Future of Media: Join DE&ET’s engineering team in building the infrastructure that powers Disney’s media, advertising, and distribution businesses for years to come.

  • Massive Reach & Scale: The products this team builds engage millions worldwide, including Disney+, Hulu, ABC News, and ESPN+.

  • Innovative Work: Help develop groundbreaking products and techniques that redefine how audiences experience sports, entertainment, and news.

About the CGI Organization

The Commerce, Growth & Identity (CGI) team is pivotal to Disney’s transformation, developing cutting-edge solutions to drive subscriptions, engagement, and monetization across our streaming and digital platforms. Our mission spans customer acquisition, retention, partnerships, pricing, and identity management, always striving to deliver the best value for Disney customers across all digital products.

About the Commerce & Growth Experiences (CGX) Team

The CGX Team is a newly established group dedicated to continually innovating our commerce and growth experiences. Using experimentation and data-informed decision-making, we advance Disney’s product experiences to add value for both customers and the business. We collaborate closely with Product Management, Design, and Engineering teams to design experiences that drive engagement and growth.

Role Overview

As a Senior Software Engineer on the CGX Team, you will collaborate on developing key growth and commerce features across Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+. Working with Product Managers, Designers, and Engineers, you’ll contribute to Disney’s strategic initiatives and bring your technical expertise to enhance the customer experience.

Key Responsibilities

  • Feature Development: Implement impactful, customer-facing features with attention to performance and scalability.

  • Experimentation: Build and deploy A/B tests in collaboration with cross-functional partners to refine product experiences.

  • System Contributions: Support system improvements focused on scalability and performance.

  • Collaborative Support: Work alongside peers to troubleshoot issues and deliver high-quality code.

  • Documentation and Quality: write, debug, test, and document code that meets high standards of quality and maintainability.

  • Reliability and Resilience: Develop reliable systems with a focus on stability, supporting on-call responsibilities as needed.

  • Effective Communication: Proactively communicate with cross-functional stakeholders to clarify requirements, manage expectations, and resolve ambiguities in a dynamic environment.

Minimum Qualifications

  • 5+ years of engineering experience.

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field.

  • Experience in building and delivering high-quality, reliable, and scalable features for consumer-facing products.

  • Familiarity with A/B testing and experimentation-driven development.

  • Strong programming skills in Java or Scala.

  • Familiarity with distributed applications on AWS.

What It Takes to Succeed in This Role

  • Adapt Quickly: You thrive in dynamic environments and can adjust your approach as needed, staying focused on the end goal.

  • Collaborate Well: You enjoy working with teammates across disciplines and contribute to shared goals.

  • Solve Problems Effectively: You bring a structured approach to breaking down complex issues and proactively seek feedback to iterate on solutions.

What Sets You Apart

  • Clear, concise communication skills, both written and verbal.

  • Previous experience in Growth and/or Commerce.

  • Full stack development experience.

  • Passionate about product development and bring thoughtful opinions about our offerings.


The hiring range for this position in San Francisco California is $152,100 - $203,900 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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