Senior Manager, Software Engineering

Ever wonder how the innovative storytelling from the world’s most beloved brands – Star Wars, Marvel, Pixar, ESPN, 20th Century, National Geographic, FX, Freeform, Disney Channels, ABC, and more -- makes it to viewers around the globe and beyond (yes, we also deliver content to the International Space Station)? Come join our growing team that builds global products, platforms and tools that deliver and monetize our company's unmatched collection of content, power our businesses and reflect the company's innovative spirit.

We are the Content Platforms team with a mission to “reimagine the technical ecosystem that empowers The Walt Disney Company to harness its unparalleled storytelling and distribute it around the world.” Content Platforms is part of the Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology (DEET) segment which is responsible for The Walt Disney Company’s direct-to-consumer businesses globally, including the ESPN+ sports streaming service, programmed in conjunction with ESPN; Disney+, the Disney-branded direct-to-consumer streaming service; global advertising sales and ad technology for all of Disney’s media properties, including ABC, ESPN, Freeform, FX Networks, National Geographic and the Disney Channels; Hotstar, the leading over-the-top streaming service in India; and the Company’s majority ownership stake in Hulu.

If you: 

• Enjoy working with teams of talented and passionate people 
• Have excellent communication skills 
• Demonstrate determination in finding solutions to complex puzzles 
• Have the curiosity and interests in how content goes from inception to consumers
• Employ positive thinking and can work constructively in a diverse team setting 

• Enjoy transforming business strategy into innovative products & platforms
• Value learning and being exposed to new experiences 
• Love working in a startup culture
• Find Media & Entertainment industry fascinating

Then Content Platforms team is the place for you. We are growing and investing in innovative technology to deliver a state-of-the-art content pipeline. Come be a part of the magic that makes The Walt Disney Company one of the “World’s Most Admired Companies”. 

As the Sr. Manager of Software Engineering on our team, you will be responsible for leading several teams of developers working across varying projects in helping build Disney’s media supply chain. As their leader, you will mentor and guide, as well as assist in the tactical execution at the ground level. You are still expected to have a deep understanding of the technology we build, and the tools we use to do so. You will participate in code reviews and help with larger architectural decision making, while also managing the operations of your teams.

• Responsible for software engineering leadership and direction of talent participations payment systems for The Walt Disney Companies that are used globally
• Responsible for software engineering leadership and direction of residuals payment systems for The Walt Disney Companies that are used globally
• Responsible for mid-level CapEx projects and the estimation, budget planning and associated vendor contracts
• Responsible for maintaining OpEx teams and budgets along with the estimation, budget planning and associated vendor contracts
• Be accountable for the performance and results of multiple teams of software engineers in multiple locations globally
• Make decisions and provide leadership in high pressure and time sensitive situations, guided by resource availability and functional objectives
• Facilitate communication and healthy collaboration between your teams and the product, design, marketing, QA and business teams we work closely with
• Exhibit expert knowledge to analyze the intricacies of complex technical challenges; stay informed of industry innovations; provide new perspectives on existing solutions
• Regularly report on status and team health, while identifying your team’s gaps and needs for your leadership
• Work closely with your project management counterparts to manage team timelines and resourcing
• Mentor and grow the careers of managers and senior engineers
• Help with software design and review and approve software architecture and development plans for new and complex products and features
• Help with the recruitment and hiring for your team
• Any other duties needed to help achieve Business Objectives

Required Education, Experience/Skills/Training:

Basic Qualifications

• Passion for leadership and relationship building across cross-functional teams
• Experience in delivering platform services in cloud environments using open-source technologies
• Ability to make decisions about technical best practices and your team’s operational process
• Be practical and personable with strong communication and writing skills
• Good understanding of agile software development methodologies
• Experience building multiple concurrent projects of high technical complexity
• Minimum 10 years of experience building complex platform applications at scale or other relevant experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field or equivalent experience demonstrating an expert level understanding of software development and infrastructure

Desired Experience

• 5+ years of experience leading teams of software engineers building complex applications at scale
• Entertainment industry Participations
• Entertainment industry Residuals Payments
• Accounting Systems
• Experience with entertainment industry media rights
• SAP system interfaces

The hiring range for this position in Burbank, CA is $184,300 - $247,100 per year and in Bristol, CT is $184,300 - $247,100 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.