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Senior Software Engineer (Scala)

The Walt Disney Company

California, United States (Remote)

Senior Software Engineer (Scala)

1 Month ago • 5 Years + • Backend Development

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Job Description

Disney Entertainment and ESPN Technology is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join the Playback Services team within the Media Engineering organization. The team builds highly available, high throughput services that are essential to delivering quality content to our subscribers. We are responsible for the backend of media playback, facilitating media selection, device customization, and anti-piracy technologies. If you enjoy streaming media, are interested in live sports and entertainment, or just want to join a fast-growing team that plays a meaningful role in the core functionality of our streaming products, then this team is for you!ResponsibilitiesWork with a team of engineers to build high-performance, stable, scalable systems to be deployed in an enterprise settingLead high-level architecture discussions and planning sessions; participate in the code review process and the on-call rotationAuthor and review technical proposals and root cause analysesProvide mentoring and advice for other specialistsAid the DSS technical community through presentations, tech talks, and other knowledge-sharing efforts

Must have:

5+ years of experience crafting backend architectures and delivering backend applications in a production environment
Expertise in functional programming patterns
Experience building RESTful services using Scala APIs
Understanding of async programming models
Experience with build and deployment technologies such as Jenkins and Docker
Knowledge of caching technologies, source control systems and concepts, CI/CD pipelines
Experience with messaging technologies (e.g., Kafka, Kinesis, SQS, etc.)
Experience with public cloud providers (e.g., AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud)
Experience with observability tools for metrics, logging, and monitoring (e.g., Datadog, Splunk, Grafana)
Knowledge of AGILE/Scrum practices
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Self-learner, independent, excellent problem-solving skills

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Job Summary:

Disney Entertainment and ESPN Technology encompasses the teams behind the Hulu, Disney+, ESPN+, and Star+ streaming services within Disney’s Entertainment & ESPN Technology group. We sit at the intersection between entertainment, sports, and technology and seek to connect viewers with the stories they love, while pushing the streaming industry forward with consumer-first innovation.

Responsibilities

Work with a team of engineers to build high-performance, stable, scalable systems to be deployed in an enterprise setting
Lead high-level architecture discussions and planning sessions; participate in the code review process and the on-call rotation
Author and review technical proposals and root cause analyses
Provide mentoring and advice for other specialists
Aid the DSS technical community through presentations, tech talks, and other knowledge-sharing efforts

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, Electrical or Electronics Engineering, or comparable field of study, and/or equivalent work experience
5+ years of experience crafting backend architectures and delivering backend applications in a production environment with a strong understanding of design patterns and principles.
Expertise in functional programming patterns and experience building RESTful services using Scala APIs
Understanding of async programming models (events, callbacks, promises, async/await) and threading/concurrency
Experience with build and deployment technologies such as Jenkins and Docker
Knowledge of caching technologies, source control systems and concepts, CI/CD pipelines; exposure to Git
Experience with messaging technologies (e.g., Kafka, Kinesis, SQS, etc.), public cloud providers (e.g., AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud), and observability tools for metrics, logging, and monitoring (e.g., Datadog, Splunk, Grafana)
Knowledge of AGILE/Scrum practices
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Self-learner, independent, excellent problem-solving skills

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The hiring range for this position in Seattle, WA and in New York City, NY is $142,516 to $191,180 per year; the hiring range for this position in Santa Monica/Burbank/Glendale/L.A., California and in Bristol, Connecticut is $136,038 to $182,490; and the hiring range for this position in San Francisco, California is $148,994 to $199,870 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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$136.0K - $199.9K/yr (Outscal est.)

$168.0K/yr avg.

San Francisco, California, United States

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About The Company

The Walt Disney Company

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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!