Jobs at Disney
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Disney is the entertainment giant that owns Pixar, Marvel, and the Disney+ streaming platform, and it has built a robust tech ecosystem to support content delivery, theme‑park operations, and immersive experiences.
Tech teams at Disney recruit software engineers, data scientists, UX designers, cloud architects, and cybersecurity specialists to develop scalable streaming infrastructure, real‑time attraction analytics, and AR/VR storytelling tools. Candidates can expect a hybrid work model, generous benefits such as free Disney+ access, on‑site wellness programs, and a culture that blends creativity with cutting‑edge technology.
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Lead Software Engineer, Frontend
Company: The Walt Disney Company
Location: Remote
Posted Mar 20, 2024
Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology is a dynamic organization that reimagines viewing experiences for beloved stories and transforms its media business for the future. They build and operate platforms like Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+, reaching millions daily. The company fosters innovation, developing groundbreaking products and techniques that shape industry norms. The Commerce, Growth & Identity organization drives subscriptions, engagement, and monetization across Disney's streaming and digital products. They offer a fast-paced, inclusive environment where engineers build user-centered experiences, solve complex technical challenges, and mentor senior developers.
Sr Software Engineer
Company: The Walt Disney Company
Location: New York City, NY
Posted Mar 22, 2024
Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their Orchestration Platform team. The role involves building and maintaining the data platform for Disney+, Hulu, ESPN+, and Star+. Key responsibilities include designing CI/CD processes, ensuring high availability, and promoting a culture of quality and innovation. The ideal candidate should have experience with Python, cloud-based applications (preferably AWS), and infrastructure-as-code frameworks like Terraform. A Master's degree in Computer Science or related field with 3+ years of experience, or a Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of experience, is required. The hiring range for this position is $142,600 to $191,100 per year in New York, NY and Seattle, WA, and $136,100 to $182,400 per year in Santa Monica, CA.
Senior Product Manager I - Search
Company: The Walt Disney Company
Location: Seattle, WA
Posted Mar 21, 2024
<p>On any given day at Disney Entertainment amp ESPN Technology were reimagining ways to create magical viewing experiences for the worlds most beloved stories while also transforming Disneys media business for the future Whether thats evolving our streaming and digital products in new and immersive ways powering worldwide advertising and distribution to maximize flexibility and efficiency or delivering Disneys 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 <br >The Product Management team guides the strategy and vision for Disneys incredible global digital products portfolio from Disney+ Hulu ESPN+ and the ESPN App to Marvel Unlimited National Geographic ABC and ABC News and film websites and games This team impacts the way millions of people around the world experience and engage with Disneys iconic stories and unmatched content in more personalized and immersive ways leveraging cuttingedge technologies ranging from Machine Learning to Extended Reality <br ><b>Job Summary<b><br >Providing an intuitive and accurate Search service to get subscribers to their content as quickly and efficiently as possible in their language of choice is a cornerstone of the Disney Streaming experience We aim to understand what our subscribers want within the first few keystrokes quickly connecting them to their desired content so they can maximize their enjoyment of Disneys content Delivering a good search experience is both art and science relying on content expertise machine learning human psychology and rapid experimentation The work we do has a huge impact Disney Entertainment amp ESPN Technology enables experiences for hundreds of millions of subscribers globally across Disney+ Hulu ESPN and more<br >We are looking for a Senior Product Manager with passion for the intersection of machine learning search relevance and personalization to help delight our viewers to help them find the right content at the right time This individual will partner on the strategy roadmap and execution for key areas such as but not limited to translationlanguage detection services metadata improvements for the search index personalizing the search experience query intent and spelling correction<br >Whether its solving for specific subscriber cohorts or experimenting with cuttingedge machine learning this is a position that will have an incredibly broad impact on the direct customer experience as well as the Disney Streaming business<br >This is an ideal role for someone who thrives in ambiguity and a proven track record of contributing to the product strategy and roadmap for a complex machine learning problem space You should be able to balance pragmatism and product intuition to achieve meaningful results amongst a rapidly growing and changing subscriber base<br ><b>Responsibilities<b><br ><p><ul><li>Assist in defining driving and communicating the global Search strategy for the Disney portfolio with the rest of the Search team<li> <li>Deliver on a product strategy and roadmap across our Disney+ Hulu Star+ and ESPN+ products that balances broader Disney strategic goals for our increasingly diverse subscriber base<li> <li>Work with fellow Search PMs design engineering data science and research teams to help inform the future of the search experience<li> <li>Deliver business impact through our Search products We are a team that can and does nerd out about algorithms but also land huge business impacts such as increasing subscriber engagement and retention<li> <li>Pitch and assess new initiatives with the critical lens of an investor We have limited bandwidth and plenty of opportunities to improve What do we do first<li> <li>Serve as a thought leader in the Search space advocating for best practices and sharing learning across the organization<li> <ul><p><br ><b>Basic Qualifications<b><br ><p><ul><li>Minimum of 5 years of experience in product management or other relevant field<li> <li>Bachelors degree or equivalent work experience<li> <li>Familiarity with machine learning fundamentals experience working closely with a machine learning engineering team<li> <li>Launched products that had multiple crossteam dependencies<li> <li>Datafocused mindset and proven ability to use data to explore all aspects of a problem and analyze solutions<li> <li>Excellent presentation skills and clear logical communication of product strategy roadmap and technical concepts to engineering as well as leadership<li> <li>A passion for the media and entertainment industry<li> <li>Openness for learning in the machine learning space we often find ourselves reading the latest research paper or playing with a new proofofconcept In this role youll aim to seek this information out not only out of curiosity but also to source ideas for your next project<li> <ul><p><br ><b>Preferred Qualifications<b><br ><p><ul><li>Experience working on consumerfacing products ideally search recommendations machine learning or data science<li> <li>Experience in socialentertainment space music video social<li> <li>Experience working in a fastpaced consumer product<li> <li>Familiar with AB experimentation methods and hypothesisdriven development<li> <li>Youre passionate about machine learning and love speaking with developers on how to leverage ML to build a better search experience<li> <li>You understand that growing fast means both building new things but also revisiting past assumptions because youve experienced working with relevance and personalization modeling at scale<li> <li>You are creative collaborative resultsoriented and scrappy Above all however you believe deeply in Disneys primary mission of storytelling and delivering these stories to the world<li> <ul><p><br >DISNEYTECH<br >The hiring range for this position in Bristol CT and Santa Monica CA is $136100 $182400 per year in NYC and Seattle is $142600 $191100 per year and in San Francisco is $149000 $199800 based on a 40 hour work week The amount of hours scheduled per week may vary based on business needs The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidates geographic region jobrelated knowledge skills and experience among other factors A bonus andor longterm incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package in addition to the full range of medical financial andor other benefits dependent on the level and position offered<p>
Lead Software Engineer, Front End
Company: The Walt Disney Company
Location: Santa Monica
Posted Mar 20, 2024
Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to build experiences for core streaming products, focusing on JavaScript, Node, React, TypeScript, and AWS. The role involves architecting site functionality, prototyping new features, and mentoring junior engineers. The company offers an inclusive workplace, cutting-edge technology, and competitive compensation.
Principal Software Engineer, iOS
Company: The Walt Disney Company
Location: Remote
Posted Mar 22, 2024
The job description is for a hands-on engineering position developing mobile applications for ESPN inside the Apple Ecosystem with Obj-C/Swift. The role involves working with a cross-functional team to conceptualize and develop world-class Disney apps, and requires expertise in OO design patterns, HTTP/S, APIs, and web services.
Software Engineer II
Company: The Walt Disney Company
Location: Seattle, WA
Posted Apr 13, 2024
Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology is a dynamic organization that creates magical viewing experiences for global audiences. They are reimagining media business for the future, focusing on streaming and digital products, advertising, and distribution. The company is known for its innovative products and techniques that shape industry norms. Media Engineering, a part of this organization, is dedicated to providing the best video playback experience, art, and metadata. The team designs and builds infrastructure for media, advertising, and distribution businesses. They are currently seeking a key engineer for an internal API focused on serving test streams and mocking services to unblock teams and prototype new video playback features.
Sr Product Manager II - Sports: Video Playback Experience
Company: The Walt Disney Company
Location: Santa Monica
Posted Apr 13, 2024
Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology is seeking a Senior Product Manager, II Sports Video Playback Experience to shape and enhance the sports video playback experience across their suite of apps, including ESPN, Hulu, and Star+. The role involves developing and owning the video playback strategy, staying updated on industry trends, leading the product development lifecycle, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and defining key performance indicators. The ideal candidate should have 7+ years of product management experience, a strong technical background, and expertise in video streaming technologies. A Master's degree in a relevant field and in-depth knowledge of the sports media industry are preferred.
Senior Manager, Product Design, Growth
Company: The Walt Disney Company
Location: New York City, NY
Posted Mar 22, 2024
Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology (DE&ET) is seeking a Senior Design Manager for Growth to lead a team in crafting intuitive and human-centric experiences for their direct-to-consumer products. The role involves managing a team of designers, inspiring exceptional design thinking, collaborating with cross-functional partners, and driving new ideas through user research and prototypes. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 10 years of design experience, 3 years managing diverse design teams, and a strong portfolio demonstrating high-impact work. The position offers a competitive salary range and comprehensive benefits package.
Sr. Product Manager I - Video Player
Company: The Walt Disney Company
Location: New York City, NY
Posted Apr 13, 2024
Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology is reimagining viewing experiences for global audiences, powering Disney's media business with innovative streaming and digital products. The company is seeking a senior product manager to lead the evolution of their world-class video player, used by Disney+, Hulu, ESPN, and other brands. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of product management experience, a strong analytical mindset, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment. The role involves collaborating with engineering, product design, and quality assurance teams to ensure a seamless playback experience across various devices and platforms.
Lead Machine Learning Engineer
Company: The Walt Disney Company
Location: Santa Monica
Posted Mar 22, 2024
Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology is a dynamic team that reimagines viewing experiences for beloved stories and transforms Disney's media business. They build infrastructure for Disney's media, advertising, and distribution businesses, powering platforms like Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+. The Lead Data Engineer role involves driving innovation, applying machine learning, and collaborating with engineering teams to develop scalable data analysis methods and models.
Systems Architect, ABC News
Company: The Walt Disney Company
Location: New York City, NY
Posted Mar 20, 2024
The Systems Architect role at ABC News involves leading infrastructure projects, diagramming solutions, developing authentication standards, researching and implementing new technologies, writing project scoping documents, proposing system roadmaps, and collaborating with various technical areas. The ideal candidate should have 3-5 years of experience in crafting media production solutions, in-depth understanding of networking standards, expertise in virtualization, storage, compute, and cloud technologies, and proficiency in various operating systems. Additional required skills include experience in video editing, motion graphics, live production, product reviews, disaster recovery planning, and knowledge of specific platforms like VMWARE, VAST DATA, NETAPP, DELL, and AWS. The role demands staying updated on technology trends, continuous skill improvement, and architecting innovative solutions to address business problems. The base salary for this position in New York City ranges from $129,900.00 to $174,100.00.
Product Manager II
Company: The Walt Disney Company
Location: Santa Monica
Posted Apr 13, 2024
Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology is seeking a Product Manager to help build the best user experience on any streaming app. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of product management experience, a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, and experience in a digital media or streaming business. The role involves leading the development of features that improve the user experience for browsing/discovering content, defining product requirements, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The hiring range for this position is $112,600 to $158,200 per year, depending on the candidate's geographic region and other factors.