Manager, Software Engineering

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 maximize 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 for Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology

• Building the future of Disney’s media business: DE&E Technologists are designing and building the infrastructure that will power Disney’s 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 execute groundbreaking products and techniques that shape industry norms and enhance how audiences experience sports, entertainment & news.

Job Summary:

The Walt Disney Company has a rich tradition of creating innovative products and magical experiences for millions of people around the world. Software Engineering is at the heart of that innovation and magic, building platforms, services, tools and infrastructure for an unmatched collection of content and brands such as Disney+, Hulu, ESPN, and ABC.

As a Software Engineering Manager, you will focus on leading a team crafting the experiences at the core of our streaming products, pushing the boundaries of what is possible on the client as part of our Web Player team. This team is responsible for creating, owning, and supporting our various playback libraries. We support Disney+, Hulu, ESPN, ABC, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic, and all of our entertainment and streaming properties by building inner-source libraries that deliver video playback!

If you:

• Are invested in building and supporting high performing teams in a rapidly moving, high impact area

• Demonstrate determination in finding solutions to complex puzzles

• Have the curiosity to research and learn new technologies

• Employ positive thinking and are able to work constructively in a diverse team setting

• Are passionate about web development

• Value learning and being exposed to new experiences

                          
then working at Disney is unlike anything else. We have the latest technology, game-changing ideas, and world-class talent. Come be a part of our team and help us find new ways to interact with users, however and wherever they connect with our brands.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, development, and testing at the core of our internal video libraries

• Partner with other engineering teams to craft solutions at scale

• Encourage and drive implementation and utilization of architectural standards

• Promote and support Agile methodologies such as Scrum, Kanban, and Scrumban by leading regular ceremonies such as stand-up, retrospectives and sprint planning.

• Mentor engineering leaders and their squad members to help them improve their technical ability and build their profile within and outside of the organization.

• Collaborate with Product Managers, Designers, QA, Operations, and other stakeholders to understand requirements and articulate technical decisions and outcomes.

• Grow an inclusive team culture built around positive intent

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software, Electrical or Electronics Engineering, or comparable field of study, and/or equivalent work experience

• Proven understanding of front-end web development technologies and principles

• Comprehensive knowledge of JavaScript, JS frameworks, and server-side templating

• Video playback experience using modern web technologies and APIs

• Understanding of open source principles and patterns as they pertain to collaborative development

• Demonstrated ability to research and learn new technologies

• Strong communication skills and attention to detail

• Driven and self motivated

• 3 years of experience as a manager of software engineers, 8 years of experience in software engineering