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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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Senior Product Manager I
Company: The Walt Disney Company
Location: Santa Monica
Posted Mar 15, 2024
<p><b> Disney Entertainment amp ESPN Technology <b><br >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 >A few reasons why we think youd love working for Disney Entertainment amp ESPN Technology <br ><p><ul><li><b>Building the future of Disneys media business <b>DEampE Technologists are designing and building the infrastructure that will power Disneys media advertising and distribution businesses for years to come<li> <li><b>Reach amp Scale<b> 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<li> <li><b>Innovation<b> We develop and execute groundbreaking products and techniques that shape industry norms and enhance how audiences experience sports entertainment amp news<li> <ul><p><br >DEampET Ad Platforms is responsible for delivering global advertising technology solutions for Disneys Linear and Addressable channels brands and streaming services With unmatched scale premium content and innovative capabilities DEampET Ad Platforms is a market leader in advertising We build and maintain proprietary technology solutions ranging from ad serving programmatic ad solutions selfservice platforms audience targeting and advertising data<br ><b>Job Summary<b><br >As a Senior Product Manager within Ad Platforms technology you will be part of the team that is redefining addressable advertising in the Live streaming amp VOD space for some of the mostused consumer applications in the world The right person for this role will be able to identify amp collaborate on solutions to complex problems communicate requirements concisely while articulating a clear vision to both technical and nontechnical stakeholders<br >This role will oversee parts of core ad services within Disneys proprietary ad server which handles targeting decisioning amp ad experience treatments Work is focused on addressable advertising within the Hulu and Disney+ applications along with future expansion opportunities If you are someone who can drive product strategy and bring a passion for building the future of advertising technology at a fast pace this is a great role for you<br ><b>Responsibilities<b><br ><p><ul><li>Develop amp execute on a product roadmap that considers multiple major projects with competing timelines amp resources<li> <li>Prioritize product features and enhancements based on value identification cost savings and alignment with overall business strategy<li> <li>Collaborate with other product managers to drive innovation in platform services including core ad serving programmatic measurement operational data store business intelligence and more<li> <li>Act as the product owner for an engineering Scrum team participating in agile ceremonies backlog refinement and feature definition to ensure successful development and delivery<li> <li>Work closely with the larger Engineering organization to execute against the product roadmap ensuring timely delivery of features that align with the needs of the business<li> <li>Partner with the Platform Operations team to optimize the ongoing health of ad server components and identify areas for improvement<li> <ul><p><br ><b> Basic Qualifications <b><br ><p><ul><li>5+ years of Product Management experience preferably with an established technology or digital media company<li> <li>Experience working with addressable video ad serving technology including direct experience with an established digital video ad server<li> <li>Proven experience in a product role with the ability to demonstrate a record of success using datadriven decisionmaking skills<li> <li>Ability to influence collaborate and deliver solutions in a complex everevolving space<li> <li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to share a vision to people with varying levels of technical acumen<li> <li>Bachelors degree in relevant field or equivalent work experience required MBA or advanced degree is a plus<li> <ul><p><br ><b> Preferred Qualifications <b><br ><p><ul><li>Experience within the Live streaming addressable advertising space including an understanding of streaming protocols amp ad insertion methods<li> <li>Understanding of ancillary ad serving components such as creative asset transcoding content metadata models user segmentation amp other data models<li> <li> Experience with Airtable Datadog Lucidchart Smartsheet Slack Google Docs<li> <ul><p><br >The hiring range for this position in New York NY and Seattle WA is $142600 to $191100 per year and in Los Angeles CA is $136100 to $182400 per yearThe 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>
Senior Product Manager II, ESPN Premium Video Experiences
Company: The Walt Disney Company
Location: Hartford, CT
Posted Mar 15, 2024
<p><b> Disney Entertainment amp ESPN Technology <b><br >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 >A few reasons why we think youd love working for Disney Entertainment amp ESPN Technology <br ><p><ul><li><b>Building the future of Disneys media business <b>DEampE Technologists are designing and building the infrastructure that will power Disneys media advertising and distribution businesses for years to come<li> <li><b>Reach amp Scale<b> 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<li> <li><b>Innovation<b> We develop and execute groundbreaking products and techniques that shape industry norms and enhance how audiences experience sports entertainment amp news<li> <ul><p><br ><b>The role<b><br >The position is a part of the ESPN Sports Product Team At ESPN our mission is <b>To Serve Sports Fans Anytime Anywhere<b> The mission statement is not just words it is the mantra that we live by The ESPN Sports Product Team is responsible for executing that mission and delivering content utility and gaming experiences to our fans Anytime Anywhere With unmatched scale bestinclass content incredible rights and world class platforms ESPN is the market leader in Sports and we are constantly innovating for our fans<br >The Sr Product Manager II Premium Video Experiences role presents a unique opportunity to work on ESPN and create the next generation of products for Sports fans This person will focus on driving innovation across the subscription products that exist today as well as how we engage sports fans in the future This role is pivotal in developing the strategy and leading execution of our ESPN directtoconsumer products This person will be charged with understanding the fan experience across our suite of products and integrating the right product at the right time for the right fan<br >The ideal candidate will possess the leadership product sense and analytical capabilities to execute ESPNs product vision This is a critical role and the ideal candidate is expected to partner with stakeholders across the company to design solutions that will win in the marketplace This opportunity is uniquely positioned to make an immediate impact on the next generation of ESPNs consumer experiences<br ><b>Responsibilities<b><br ><p><ul><li>Focus on a mix of userfacing features including but not limited to merchandising ESPN DTC products funnel creation and optimization paywalls AB testing UX and UI and landing pages<li> <li>Partner crossfunctionally with teams in Product Design Engineering Editorial and Commerce to create design build and drive growth across our digital subscription services <li> <li>Utilize data and analytics to make informed decisions conduct AB testing and continuously iterate on features to optimize integrations performance and conversion of our DTC products<li> <li>Strategize with business and marketing teams to understand their needs and build solutions that help fans understand ESPNs offerings<li> <li>Collaborate across our brands to merchandise the Disney Bundle options on ESPN and to surface ESPN services within Disney+ and Hulu<li> <li>Engage in our sportsobsessed culture to best serve our fans<li> <ul><p><br ><b>Basic Qualifications<b><br ><p><ul><li>Keen product sense and demonstrated product leadership experience<li> <li>Demonstrated proficiency in A|B testing data analysis and analytical thinking<li> <li>Familiarity and passion for app development on native platforms iOStvOS Android Roku etc<li> <li>High level of comfort communicating with executives inside and outside of ESPN including strategic partners<li> <li>High energy and capable of multitasking and context switching with ease in a fast paced and ever evolving organization<li> <li>Ability to operate effectively in a team oriented and collaborative environment<li> <li>Strong written and verbal communication skills<li> <li>Process driven and extremely detail oriented<li> <li>Experience leading endtoend product development processes from concept through retrospective for both consumerfacing and backend features<li> <li>Experience creating and delivering compelling datadriven presentations to both senior and junior audiences<li> <li>Understanding of media streaming and sports landscapes and familiarity with terminologies and business models<li> <li>Understanding of IAP stores including Apple Amazon Google Roku SKUs and general upgradedowngrade functionality<li> <li>Experience developing digital streaming products particularly with a monetization focus<li> <li> Sports fan andor ESPN user<li> <ul><p><br ><b>Experience<b><br ><p><ul><li>7+ years of product management or relevant experience required<li> <li>Experience with Product Development tools Jira Figma Confluence Airtable<li> <li>Bachelors degree in a relevant field required<li> <ul><p><br >The hiring range for this position in Bristol CT and Santa Monica CA is $142516 $191180 per year in NYC and Seattle is $156292 $209660 per year and in San Francisco is 163426 $219230 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>
Senior Product Manager II - Video Experiences
Company: The Walt Disney Company
Location: Hartford, CT
Posted Mar 15, 2024
<p>Disney Entertainment amp ESPN Technology <br >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 >A few reasons why we think youd love working for Disney Entertainment amp ESPN Technology <br ><p><ul><li><b>Building the future of Disneys media business <b>DEampE Technologists are designing and building the infrastructure that will power Disneys media advertising and distribution businesses for years to come<li> <li><b>Reach amp Scale<b> 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<li> <li><b>Innovation<b> We develop and execute groundbreaking products and techniques that shape industry norms and enhance how audiences experience sports entertainment amp news<li> <ul><p><br >This position is part of the ESPN Sports Product team At ESPN our mission is To Serve Sports Fans Anytime Anywhere The mission statement is not just words it is the mantra that we live by The ESPN Sports Product Team is responsible for executing that mission and delivering content utility and gaming experiences to our fans Anytime Anywhere With unmatched scale bestinclass content incredible rights and world class platforms ESPN is the market leader in Sports and we are constantly innovating for our fans<br >As a Sr Product Manager at ESPN Technology you will be a key leader responsible for shaping and optimizing the video experiences within the ESPN suite of apps This role demands a seasoned product manager with a deep understanding of humancentered design principles a proven track record of navigating complex user experience projects and the ability to collaborate effectively with crossfunctional teams particularly in design and engineering You will work with other product leaders in the video and commerce spaces to define a unified strategic vision for our future work<br >Passion for ESPN is at the center of this role our deliverables revolve heavily around our fans love of sports and the everevolving sports calendar The ability and excitement to strategize for a new generation of sports fans and how they engage with our products is vital for this position You will play a pivotal role in enhancing the overall user engagement and satisfaction across ESPNs digital platforms while bringing a passion for and knowledge of sports into your everyday work<br ><b>Responsibilities<b><br ><p><ul><li>Develop and communicate a strategic vision for video experiences within ESPN apps aligning with broader company goals and market trends<li> <li>Champion a humancentered design approach ensuring that user needs and preferences drive the development of innovative and intuitive video features<li> <li>Work closely with user research teams to conduct studies gather insights and incorporate user feedback into the product development process<li> <li>Collaborate seamlessly with design engineering content marketing and other teams to ensure the successful execution of product initiatives<li> <li>Lead and inspire crossfunctional teams in the planning execution and delivery of complex user experience projects ensuring timelines and quality standards are met<li> <li>Utilize data and analytics to make informed decisions conduct AB testing and continuously iterate on features to optimize performance and user satisfaction<li> <li>Effectively communicate product strategies updates and results to stakeholders at all levels fostering a collaborative and transparent working environment<li> <ul><p><br ><b>Basic Qualifications <b><br ><p><ul><li>7+ years of product management experience or relevant experience required<li> <li>Bachelors degree in a relevant field or equivalent practical experience<li> <li>Past experience focusing on digital video experiences<li> <li>Familiarity and passion for app development on native platforms iOStvOS Android Roku etc<li> <li>Keen product sense and demonstrated product leadership experience<li> <li>Proven track record of successfully delivering and optimizing complex user experience projects<li> <li>Strong written and verbal communication skills<li> <li>Passion for and knowledge of sports translated into your everyday work<li> <li>Experience with analytics tools like Adobe Conviva etc<li> <ul><p><br ><b>Preferred Qualifications <b><br ><p><ul><li>Masters degree in a relevant field such as Computer Science Engineering or Business preferred<li> <li>Experience in the sports or entertainment industry preferred<li> <li>Familiarity with emerging technologies and trends in digital video streaming<li> <ul><p><br >The hiring range for this position in Bristol CT and Santa Monica CA is $142516 $191180 per year in NYC and Seattle is $156292 $209660 per year and in San Francisco is 163426 $219230 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>
Senior Software Engineer (Front End)
Company: The Walt Disney Company
Location: Seattle, WA
Posted Mar 11, 2024
<p><b> Disney Entertainment amp ESPN Technology <b><br >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 >A few reasons why we think youd love working for Disney Entertainment amp ESPN Technology <br ><p><ul><li><b>Building the future of Disneys media business <b>DEampE Technologists are designing and building the infrastructure that will power Disneys media advertising and distribution businesses for years to come<li> <li><b>Reach amp Scale<b> 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<li> <li><b>Innovation<b> We develop and execute groundbreaking products and techniques that shape industry norms and enhance how audiences experience sports entertainment amp news<li> <ul><p><br >As part of the Living Room Devices Browser Based Device Client Application Engineering Team you will help us push the boundaries of what is possible on some of the most interesting 10foot devices and TVs in the marketplace Youll be part of the team that builds our DirecttoConsumer client apps such as Disney+ Star+ ESPN and Hulu on a wide range of devices that run on browser and JavaScript technologies<br ><b> This opening is for a USA based employee and must sit onsite in our offices in Seattle WA or New York NY <b><br ><b>Job Summary<b><br >Were seeking a Senior Software Engineer who will be an outstanding addition to our JavaScript browserbased devices team The right person for this role is highly motivated collaborative and technical with the ability to coordinate across teams and empower both themselves and others in striving for and achieving excellence Everything we do directly affects millions of global consumers their experience with our service and impacts our business <br ><b>Responsibilities and Duties of the Role<b><br ><p><ul><li>Rapidly prototype and implement scalable reliable and maintainable media applications using TypeScript JavaScript and other web development technologies<li> <li>Work closely with UX designers product managers and engineering leadership to build bestofclass delightful streaming experiences<li> <li>Collaborate with other developers to build review and deliver modern media applications to Samsung LG and other streamingmedia devices<li> <li>Use data and experimentation to reinforce the value of new product functionality ensure that we are providing the best experience possible for our viewers and continuously improve our applications<li> <li>Provide mentorship to junior software engineers<li> <ul><p><br ><b>Required Education ExperienceSkillsTraining<b><br ><p><ul><li>5+ years of experience in frontend application development with proficiency in writing optimized JavaScript ES5 ampES6 and TypeScript with a low memory footprint<li> <li>Leadership the ability to identify problems and drive towards solutions and an eagerness to learn and teach new technologies amp solve novel problems<li> <li>Experience building browserbased applications using TypeScript JavaScript PreactReact and Redux<li> <li>A deep understanding of computer science fundamentals data structures algorithms etc<li> <li>Experience developing sophisticated user interfaces in a large and organized codebase<li> <li>Work samples demonstrating experience in building great user interfaces<li> <ul><p><br >Preferred Qualifications <br ><p><ul><li> Experience with our common development tools such as GitHub Jenkins Webpack AWS Confluence JIRA <li> <li> Experience building applications backed by webservices is a plus <li> <li> Experience developing for Samsung LG or similar devices is also a plus <li> <li> Launched or worked on an international product <li> <li> Strong experience with Scrum methodology <li> <ul><p><br >Required Education <br ><p><ul><li> Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Systems Software Electrical or Electronics Engineering or comparable field of study andor equivalent work experience <li> <ul><p><br >The hiring range for this position is $142600 to $191100 per year 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>
Director, Digital Experiences - Disney Cruise Line
Company: The Walt Disney Company
Location: Orlando, FL
Posted Mar 11, 2024
<p><b><b>Director Digital Experience Disney Cruise Line<b><b><br ><b>About the Role amp Team<b><br >We Power the Magic Thats our motto at Disney Experiences Technology amp Digital Our team creates worldclass immersive digital experiences for the Companys premier vacation brands including Disneys Parks amp Resorts worldwide Disney Cruise Line Aulani A Disney Resort amp Spa and Disney Vacation Club We are responsible for the endtoend digital and physical Guest experience for all technology amp digitalled initiatives across the Attractions amp Entertainment Food amp Beverage Resorts amp Transportation and Merchandise lines of business as well as other initiatives including MyDisneyExperience and Hey Disney<br >Reporting to the VP Technology amp Digital for Disney Signature Experiences and as an integral member of the Technology and Digital leadership team this role is responsible for the Disney Cruise Line Digital Guest Experience This includes the DCLcom website and Disney Cruise Line Mobile Navigator App<br ><b>What You Will Do<b><br >As the Director Digital Experience you will lead Product Strategy for the Disney Cruise Lines digital properties You will lead a talented team of Product Managers and Analysts responsible for the endtoend digital experience from shopping and consideration to onboard to post visit You will partner closely with business executives to define product strategies and with inhouse and external engineering teams to deliver solutions that benefit our Guest CastCrew and Business ambitions<br ><b>Key responsibilities include<b><br ><p><ul><li>Strategy define a comprehensive web and app strategy that achieves business objectives while aligning with core platforms and capabilities<li> <li>Digital Performance incorporate SEO AB testing and digital analytics to optimize traffic and improve booking conversion<li> <li>Commercial Focus partner with DCL Commercial teams to support promotional campaigns itinerary launches and lead generation campaigns<li> <li>Financial Accountability manage a robust capital and expense portfolio for your digital products Conduct annual and long term planning to sustain and grow the digital portfolio<li> <li>Product Leadership define digital product strategies that address key market opportunities enhance the Disney experience and capitalize on industry innovation<li> <li>Product Delivery deliver product experiences that consider jobstobedone and key north star metrics while aligning to a broader set of outcome based roadmaps<li> <li>Innovation incorporate industry benchmarking research amp development and external perspectives into an innovation agenda for Disney Cruise Line<li> <li>Team Leadership hire lead and develop a team of product management professionals Lead with an inclusive mindset and establish a culture of trust transparency and collaboration<li> <ul><p><br ><b>Required Qualifications amp Skills<b><br ><p><ul><li>Minimum of 12 years combined relevant business and digital experience with 5+ years in a management position<li> <ul><p><br ><b>Preferred Qualifications<b><br ><p><ul><li>Leader with the ability to empower teams to produce quality results within challenging timeframes and ongoing change<li> <li>Strong written and verbal communication skills demonstrated experience presenting to senior executive audiences<li> <li>Previous experience developing digital experience solutions in the cruise industry<li> <li>Previous experience with products that converge across both digital and physical<li> <li>Education<li> <li>Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience required Graduate degree preferred<li> <ul>
Manager, Self-Service Content
Company: The Walt Disney Company
Location: Santa Monica
Posted Dec 03, 2023
Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. 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. 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. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.The hiring range for this position in CA is $104,100.00 to $143,100.00 per year. This is a versatile, fast-paced position that works with a multitude of global business teams, so flexibility and strong collaboration skills are a must.What You Will DoLead a team responsible for writing and editing long-form articles that support our domestic and international viewers across Hulu, Disney+, ESPN+, and Star+ help centers; Manage team performance and resourcing (40%) Oversee and continuously improve our intake and editorial process, prioritizing and assigning new content requests based on impact and team capacity (15%) Supervise the execution and performance of all Help Center articles for business launches, including regional expansions into new markets (20%) Collaborate with localization, corporate communications, product and legal teams to ensure all article content is accurate, aligned with business priorities, and accounting for regional nuances (10%) Lead all aspects of the maintenance of style guides and glossaries, ensuring team members are adhering and contributing to editorial standards (5%) Act as a stakeholder on projects where consultation is required from the content team, including objective definition, content requirement gathering sessions and resourcing needs (5%) Take on additional responsibilities as business requirements evolve and mature. (5%) Required Qualifications & SkillsBachelor's Degree 5 or more years of digital content creation experience 2+ years of people management experience 1+ years of experience with global content management and localization Experience writing for web, mobile, social, and emerging platforms, with a proficient understanding of SEO and how it influences content Solid understanding of HTML and CSS Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to independently lead multiple projects in a fast-paced, dynamic environment Preferred QualificationsExperience in digital content strategy for help centers Experience with a CMS Experience in campaign tracking Disability accommodation for employment applicationsThe Walt Disney Company and its Affiliated Companies are Equal Employment Opportunity employers and welcome all job seekers including individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. The ideal candidate for this role has a background in digital content management on a global scale, has experience leading a team, and knows how to prioritize time investments and influence process changes. You're a strong advocate for your team and are skilled at balancing the needs of partners, customers and direct reports. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or apply for a position, email [email protected] with your request. You'll be responsible for the performance of all Help Center articles published for business launches, including regional expansions into new markets.
Principal Videoplayback Software Engineer
Company: The Walt Disney Company
Location: Greater LA Area
Posted Mar 15, 2024
<p><b>Disney Entertainment amp ESPN Technology<b><br >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 >A few reasons why we think youd love working here<br ><p><ul><li>Building the future of Disneys media DEampE Technologists are designing and building the infrastructure that will power our media advertising and distribution businesses for years to come<li> <li>Reach amp 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<li> <li>Innovation We develop and implement groundbreaking products and techniques that shape industry norms and enhance how audiences experience sports entertainment amp news<li> <ul><p><br ><b>Media Engineering <b>is an innovative organization that is focused on providing the best possible video playback experience art and metadata to customers around the world powered by exceptional technology This strategic work requires streamlining and repurposing technology across different business and distribution channels including streaming linear and theatrical so that technology can ebb and flow across the needs of the business <br ><b>Media Player Engineering<b><br >Our mission is to design video streaming playback solutions in collaboration with frontend encoding packaging and delivery teams to optimize the Disney Streaming technology stack for the best streaming experience possible on all devices<br ><b>Responsibilities<b><br >Your primary initiative will be to collaborate with playback involved teams to ensure our software provides a foundation for media playback innovation at Disney<br >You are an opinionated optimist who always leaves the code that you are working on better than you found it You foster trust approach problems with empathy and respect and embrace creativity You see yourself as a partner who excels in prob<br >Our team is seeking someone who can fill the role of Principal Player Enablement Engineer for our Scale and Operations team with a focus on bringing our unified playback technology to all endpoints <br >As a Principal Player Enablement Engineer you will help us fulfill our mission by connecting with developers from different teams contributing to the media player design and sharing your knowledge and experience with the wider DEampET community through meetups brown bags and documentation and examples <br >The Principal Player Enablement Engineer will define strategies to grow the ecosystem working closely with our internal clients determining what the best technologies for their players then collaborate with teams across the DEampET organization to ensure that our video players bring bestinclass video experience to our guests <br ><p><ul><li>Develop a scalable strategy to provide a unified playback stack to a vast variety of endpoints<li> <li>Work with our internal clients to onboard the video player for their devices and platforms determining the best technologies to bring a world class video player experience to our guests<li> <li>Develop share and document best practices for player development and deployment<li> <li> Create engaging content including technical talks blog posts demos and videos that educates the Media Engineering and DEampET community<li> <li> Work closely with our internal clients to determine the best technologies to properly scale and optimize their deployment processes<li> <li>Be a Media Player leader within Media Engineering and in the wider DEampET community<li> <li>Contribute to toplevel goals of the Media Player Engineering and the wider DEampET Engineering organization teams<li> <li>Work with our internal teams throughout the development cycle to ensure proper playback of all video player features and enhancements across all the devices and platforms supported by the Media Player Engineering team<li> <li>Provides clientside advertising expertise to internal teams<li> <li>Works closely with the internal product architecture and engineering teams to define technical solutions to support the roadmap<li> <ul><p><br ><b>Minimum Qualifications<b><br ><p><ul><li>At least 10+ years of experience in the player video domain<li> <li>Strong communication skills<li> <li>Track record of success in a software company<li> <li>Exceptional organizational skills<li> <li>Technical skills particularly an understanding of Media Player and Video Player technologies<li> <li> Experience in the media player tooling space automation testing etc<li> <li>Analytical and DataDriven Able to use data to drive decisions<li> <li>Able to work across teams collaboratively<li> <li>Understanding of the clientside advertising technologies<li> <li>BS Computer Science or related technical discipline or equivalent realworld experience as an engineer in the video playback space<li> <ul><p><br >DisneyTech<br >The hiring range for this position in New York and Washington is $189300 to $253800 per year and in San Francisco California is $197900 to $265400 per year and in Greater Los Angeles California is $180700 to $242300 per year 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>
Senior Data Scientist
Company: The Walt Disney Company
Location: Santa Monica
Posted Mar 15, 2024
<p>The Walt Disney Company Direct to Consumers DTC Data Science team combines deep data analysis and research of our rich user data to present a compelling vision around user retention and preferences across the vast ecosystem of our product offerings and content We are the insights and modeling partners for the content marketing product and engineering teams at Disney+ Hulu and ESPN+ As Data Scientists we use data to empower decisionmakers with information predictions and insights that ultimately influence the experiences of millions of users worldwide If you are someone who loves to work crossfunctionally build models perform statistical analysis and create visualizations to provide scalable and iterative capabilities then this is a phenomenal role for you<br ><b>Responsibilities<b><br ><p><ul><li>This role will improve titlelevel content engagement forecasting models in addition to creating models for content targeting<li> <li>Modeling Apply innovative machine learning and statistical analysis to develop models related to opportunity sizing targeting and optimization<li> <li>Deep analysis Analyze user behavioral data to identify patterns uncover opportunities and create common understanding of how people are interacting with the service and content<li> <li>Visualization of Insights Development of prototype solutions mathematical models algorithms and robust analytics leading to impactful insights communicated clearly and visually<li> <li>Partnership Partner closely with business stakeholders to identify and unlock opportunities and with other data teams to improve platform capabilities around data modeling data visualization experimentation and data architecture<li> <ul><p><br ><b>Basic Qualifications<b><br ><p><ul><li>Bachelors or Masters degree in a quantitative field eg Computer Science Engineering Mathematics Physics Operations Research Econometrics Statistics<li> <li>5+ years related experience with developing machine learning models and conducting statistical analysis<li> <li>Deep understanding of machine learning concepts and statistical methods<li> <li>Ability to draw insights and conclusions from data to advise model development and business decisions<li> <li>Desire to collaborate crossfunctionally with other data scientists data analysts and key business partners<li> <li>Proficient in analyzing data and developing ML models using Python with ML frameworks like tensorflow scikitlearn etc<li> <li>Capable of reading and writing ObjectOriented code to review and implement modeling pipelines Airflow Luigi etc<li> <li>Understanding of SQL and distributed data technologies Hive Spark<li> <ul><p><br ><b>Preferred Qualifications<b><br ><p><ul><li>MS or PhD in Computer Science Engineering Statistics Economics Physics or related quantitative field eg Econometrics Mathematics Operations Research<li> <li>Solid understanding of Bayesian modeling and familiarity with probabilistic programming packageslanguage such as Stan PyMC<li> <li>Experience fully integrating data science solutions into the business and operationalizing ML models<li> <ul><p><br >The hiring range for this position in Santa Monica CA and Glendale CA is $136038 to $182490 per year 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>
Senior Security Engineer - Security Architecture & Engineering (Project Hire)
Company: The Walt Disney Company
Location: Greater LA Area
Posted Mar 13, 2024
<p>We are defenders of the magic waging an epic battle to safeguard our franchises protect our people and ensure the worlds most admired entertainment company is not impacted by cybersecurity threats The Walt Disney Company is scouring the known talent universe to find security engineers desiring to join our Studios Cyber Team This position builds and operates systems that provide staysecure capabilities to our Studio customers We are partners in protecting Disneys highly respected portfolio including Marvel Studios Pixar Animation Studios Lucasfilm Disney Live Action Films Walt Disney Animation Studios Searchlight Pictures and 20th Century Studios<br >To exceed the expectations of our versatile creative partners we need highly motivated professionals who are passionate about finding new ways to deliver bestinclass cybersecurity capabilities This Senior Security Engineer Security Architecture amp Engineering Project Hire role is part of a team that is responsible for validating our content creation and delivery platforms services applications workflows and websites are designed and implemented to the highest security standards You will be responsible for assisting in the secure design and analysis of onpremise and cloudbased infrastructure and applications where studio content is produced This is a deeply technical role requiring a solid grasp and experience implementing a variety of cloud infrastructure solutions and services as well as network security identity cyber security privileged access and related technologies using solid design principles<br ><b><b>Areas of Responsibilities<b><b><br ><p><ul><li>Conduct security architecture and design reviews of highimpact applications including both internally developed applications and 3rd party managed applications<li> <li>Lead indepth security assessments of sophisticated workflows spanning multiple applications performing andor coordinating multiple security assessment workstreams such as threat modeling penetration testing DAST scanning and code review<li> <li>Review output from Dynamic Application Security Testing DAST tools and provide feedback on results<li> <li>Evaluate the security posture of cloud environments through manual review and automated tooling Review output from Cloud Security Posture Management CSPM tools Provide guidance to stakeholders on approaches to remediating identified issues<li> <li>Conduct handson security testing of web mobile applications and cloudbased services Be capable of identifying traditional applicationlevel issues such as injection authentication and misconfiguration vulnerabilities but also identify vulnerabilities that lead to bypass of security controls<li> <li>Participate in proof of concepts and other technical evaluations of technologies designs and solutions and provide security requirements and recommendations<li> <li>Serve as a point of escalationmentor for junior engineers and provide guidance on the use of DAST SAST CSPM tools and applicationcloud security standard methodologies Participate in the evaluation of security tools used across the organization<li> <li>Threat Intelligence Stay up to date with the latest security threats vulnerabilities and industry trends Leverage threat intelligence to proactively enhance security measures<li> <ul><p><br ><b><b>Basic Qualifications<b><b><br ><p><ul><li>Minimum of 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity and cloud infrastructure engineeringarchitecture<li> <li>Indepth knowledge of public clouds such as AWS Azure and GCP Experience with securing AWS workloads is required<li> <li>Proven ability to analyze and assess complicated application architectures and workflows to identify risk<li> <li>Significant penetration testing experience and offensive capabilities in key focus areas including web applications mobile applications networks cloud and infrastructure<li> <li>Basic knowledge of content security controls such as DRM and visible and forensic watermarking is required<li> <li>Detailed understanding of network technologies including routers switches load balancers firewalls proxies etc<li> <li>Familiarity with CICD principals tools and services Handson experience implementing SAST DAST and SCA tooling is a plus<li> <li>Experience securing a microservice environment along with demonstrable knowledge of container technologies such as Kubernetes and Docker and securing such environments<li> <ul><p><br ><b><b>Preferred Qualifications<b><b><br ><p><ul><li>One or more current securityrelated certifications eg CISSP SANS GIAC etc<li> <li>One or more cloud security certifications AWS Azure GCP CCSP<li> <li>Consistent track record of driving application security assessments for an organization<li> <ul><p><br ><b><b>Education<b><b><br ><p><ul><li>Bachelors degree in Computer Science Computer Engineering or related technical field andor equivalent work experience or significant experience and progress towards professional credentials<li> <ul><p><br >T his is an estimated 30month project hire placement with no guarantee of permanent placement <br >DISNEYTECH <br >The hiring range for this position in California is $123902 $166210 per year 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>
Systems Administrator II
Company: The Walt Disney Company
Location: Hartford, CT
Posted Mar 11, 2024
<p><b> Overview <b><br >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 our media business for the future Whether thats evolving our streaming and digital products in new and immersive ways powering worldwide advertising and distribution to enhance 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 >Engineering Services designs builds and sustains technology that powers DEampE Technologys worldwide content production and distribution platforms In doing so they contribute to a series of crossfunctional services and technologies including Quality Assurance Data Analytics Software Development Broadcast Infrastructure and Networking amp Security<br ><b> Job Description <b><br >The individual in this position will join the Engineering Services Broadcast Systems team in an exciting fast paced environment deploying and supporting DEET infrastructure at live remote events globally onsite and remotely Along with live event responsibilities this individual will be involved with operational tasks assigned primarily in our Bristol CT offices when not on remote<br >This role supports compute network and graphics systems at some of the biggest sporting events and shows in the world including Super Bowl Wimbledon Mens and Womens Final Four College Football Championship College Game Day Monday Night Football and many more In Bristol you will support systems that drive onair graphics across all ESPN networks and programming<br ><b> Responsibilities and Duties of the Role <b><br ><p><ul><li>Performing logistical needs for remote events build ship receive systems to and from site<li> <li>Pre event planning setup support and breakdown of DEET infrastructure at assigned events<li> <li>Respond to and resolve issues that affect show production while onsite including system outages malfunctions and related technical problems conducts diagnostic testing repair and replacement activities necessary to solve routine specialized and complex problems<li> <li>Coordinates and or performs upgrades to system hardware and software coordinates the activities of technicians involved in the deployment and configuration of the systems and with vendors on moves additions and relocations of systems or equipment<li> <li>When required perform preventative maintenance on all Broadcast Systems equipment and systems such as onair graphics machines DEET supported clients workstations amp servers Control Room and Studio equipment etc to ensure optimum broadcast performance in the facility<li> <li>Develops and implements effective preventative maintenance and diagnosticsolutions techniques and procedures<li> <li>Any other duties needed to help achieve Business Objectives<li> <ul><p><br ><b> Required Education ExperienceSkillsTraining <b><br ><p><ul><li>HS Diploma<li> <li>Minimum of 3 years of previous and relevant experience in Broadcast EngineeringInformation Technology and working in live production environments<li> <li>This role has a high expectation of travel to support live remote events<li> <li>Understanding of LANWAN technologies<li> <li>Understanding of Windowsbased PCs and Servers<li> <li>Excellent oral and written communication skills<li> <li>Excellent problemsolving skills<li> <li>Ability to effectively prioritize and deliver on multiple initiatives simultaneously<li> <li>Physical requirements and work environment high travel expectation ability to lift 50 lbs ability to work in close quarters eg active Production Trucks Control Rooms Studio spaces etc<li> <ul><p><br ><b> Preferred Qualifications <b><br ><p><ul><li>Bachelors degree in a discipline related to Computer Science or Broadcast Engineering<li> <ul><ul><li>Has extensive knowledge of television production hardware software systems and specifications TCPIP protocols on servers and workstations systems management and server administration<li> <li>Working experience with DHCP DNS SNMP IP protocols Wireshark<li> <li>Linux administration experience RHEL CentOS Ubuntu etc<li> <ul>
Sr Product Manager-Licensing Financial Solutions-Project Hire
Company: The Walt Disney Company
Location: Orlando, FL
Posted Mar 11, 2024
<p><b>Senior Product Manager Licensing Financial Solutions<b><br ><b>Background<b><br >Disney Experiences a division of The Walt Disney Company TWDC uses a proprietary portal application Smart Royalty Reporting to interact with our Licensees ingest their royalty statements and provide key data on their global licensing contracts<br >The Senior Product Manager will identify workflow improvements facilitate conversations with our Controllership Revenue Accounting Finance and Licensees across the global Consumer Products Games and Publishing CPGP Segment and technology partners to align overall business and technical objectives This role will drive change management plans to prepare the business for next generation features in the Smart Forecasting platform This person will collaborate with project management and software development teams to support the launch and ongoing operational improvements of our Smart Forecasting platform<br >The successful candidate will have a global perspective looking across all regions when developing solutions to meet the needs of the organization The Senior Product Manager will ensure IT processes are repeatable recommending smart approaches to gather requirements and deliver projects while providing business value The candidate will identify and assess potential forwardthinking solutions for both technical and business feasibility <br >You will be able to work well under pressure thrive on change and seek opportunities to find solutions for new business opportunities You will be detail oriented have strong communication skills as well as be able to operate and interact at many levels in an organization<br ><b>What you will do<b><br ><p><ul><li>Play a key role in defining the product vision strategy and roadmap for royalty system products and solutions aligned to the CPGP business goals<li> <li>Collaborate with crossfunctional teams across business technology and licensee partners to execute on the product strategy and roadmap endtoend<li> <li>Connect with users regularly to have a deep understanding of their needs pain points and how they experience your products<li> <li>Define and write clear requirements and user stories for the development team<li> <li>Participate in and influence technical discussions to solve complex businesssystem problems<li> <li>Understand and coordinate dependencies across multiple teams with competing priorities<li> <li>Prioritize the product backlog and make recommendations to business partners and leadership while considering any tradeoffs<li> <li>Establish product release plan and set expectations with new feature delivery<li> <li>Perform analysis across a complex finance environment to assess data accuracy troubleshoot issues answer partner questions<li> <li>Become a data subject matter expert to identify opportunities where royalty data can be leveraged to address business goals<li> <li>Create user training documentation and host user training sessions for product adoption<li> <li>Communicate and present product strategies and priorities to business partners and leadership<li> <li>Demonstrate knowledge and mastery of Agile project methodology and change management principles<li> <ul><ul><li>Experience in developing products with consumerfacing user experience quality<li> <ul><p><br ><b>What you will need<b><br ><p><ul><li>4+ years of experience in building consumerquality technology products from ideation to launchsupport<li> <li>5+ years of experience in Product Management defining and implementing endtoend product strategies influencing the business<li> <li>Understanding of Licensing and Consumer Products industry with demonstrated domain experience in Revenue Accounting Finance and Contract Management Systems including but not limited to contract processes and practices licensee royalty statement submission processes royalty and revenue transaction processing<li> <li>Experience in creating product roadmaps for new and existing products<li> <li>Excellent organizational and communication skills with the ability to balance multiple priorities and set expectations<li> <li>Proven leader that nurtures positive relationships with business users and technology engineering partners<li> <li>Ability to explain complex concepts in a digestible way across business and technology partners at all levels<li> <li>Experience in AgileScrum methodologies<li> <ul><ul><li>Experience with highly integrated accounting applications including interfaces to SAP forecasting data warehouses master data management and product master is desirable<li> <li>Experience with MicroStrategy reporting or equivalent reporting system<li> <li>Excellent analytical trouble shooting and problem solving skills with attention to detail<li> <li>Ability to lead crossteam projects<li> <li>5+ years of Project Management experience on complex level projects is desirable<li> <ul><p><br ><b>Education<b><br ><p><ul><li>Requires BSBA in Computer Science Information Systems Engineering Finance Accounting or related field<li> <li>MBA or other advanced degree preferred<li> <ul><p><br >T his is a 20month Project Hire position with no guarantee of permanent placement Disney Worldwide Services Inc is an equal opportunity employer <br >DisneyTech<br >The hiring range for this position in California is $13603800$16590000 per year 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>
Staff Security Engineer - Security Architecture & Engineering (Project Hire)
Company: The Walt Disney Company
Location: Greater LA Area
Posted Mar 13, 2024
<p>We are defenders of the magic waging an epic battle to safeguard our franchises protect our people and ensure the worlds most admired entertainment company is not impacted by cybersecurity threats The Walt Disney Company is scouring the known talent universe to find security engineers desiring to join our Studios Cyber Team This position builds and operates systems that provide staysecure capabilities to our Studio customers We are partners in protecting Disneys highly respected portfolio including Marvel Studios Pixar Animation Studios Lucasfilm Disney Live Action Films Walt Disney Animation Studios Searchlight Pictures and 20th Century Studios<br >To exceed the expectations of our versatile creative partners we need highly motivated professionals who are passionate about finding new ways to deliver bestinclass cybersecurity capabilities The Staff Security Engineer Security Architecture amp Engineering role is part of a team that is responsible for validating our content creation and delivery platforms services applications workflows and websites are designed and implemented to the highest security standards You will be responsible for assisting in the secure design and analysis of onpremise and cloudbased infrastructure and applications where studio content is produced This is a deeply technical role requiring a solid grasp and experience implementing a variety of cloud infrastructure solutions and services as well as network security identity cyber security privileged access and related technologies using solid design principles<br ><b><b>Areas of Responsibilities<b><b><br ><p><ul><li>Conduct security architecture and design reviews of highimpact applications including both internally developed applications and 3rd party managed applications<li> <li>Lead indepth security assessments of sophisticated workflows spanning multiple applications performing andor coordinating multiple security assessment workstreams such as threat modeling penetration testing DAST scanning and code review<li> <li>Review output from Dynamic Application Security Testing DAST tools and provide feedback on results<li> <li>Evaluate the security posture of cloud environments through manual review and automated tooling Review output from Cloud Security Posture Management CSPM tools Provide guidance to stakeholders on approaches to remediating identified issues<li> <li>Conduct handson security testing of web mobile applications and cloudbased services Be capable of identifying traditional applicationlevel issues such as injection authentication and misconfiguration vulnerabilities but also identify vulnerabilities that lead to bypass of security controls<li> <li>Participate in proof of concepts and other technical evaluations of technologies designs and solutions and provide security requirements and recommendations<li> <li>Serve as a point of escalationmentor for junior engineers and provide guidance on the use of DAST SAST CSPM tools and applicationcloud security standard methodologies Participate in the evaluation of security tools used across the organization<li> <li>Threat Intelligence Stay up to date with the latest security threats vulnerabilities and industry trends Leverage threat intelligence to proactively enhance security measures<li> <ul><p><br ><b><b>Basic Qualifications<b><b><br ><p><ul><li>Minimum of 7+ years of experience in cybersecurity and cloud infrastructure engineeringarchitecture<li> <li>Indepth knowledge of public clouds such as AWS Azure and GCP Experience with securing AWS workloads is required<li> <li>Proven ability to analyze and assess complicated application architectures and workflows to identify risk<li> <li>Significant penetration testing experience and offensive capabilities in key focus areas including web applications mobile applications networks cloud and infrastructure<li> <li>Basic knowledge of content security controls such as DRM and visible and forensic watermarking is required<li> <li>Detailed understanding of network technologies including routers switches load balancers firewalls proxies etc<li> <li>Familiarity with CICD principals tools and services Handson experience implementing SAST DAST and SCA tooling is a plus<li> <li>Experience securing a microservice environment along with demonstrable knowledge of container technologies such as Kubernetes and Docker and securing such environments<li> <ul><p><br ><b><b>Preferred Qualifications<b><b><br ><p><ul><li>One or more current securityrelated certifications eg CISSP SANS GIAC etc<li> <li>One or more cloud security certifications AWS Azure GCP CCSP<li> <li>Consistent track record of driving application security assessments for an organization<li> <ul><p><br ><b><b>Education<b><b><br ><p><ul><li>Bachelors degree in Computer Science Computer Engineering or related technical field andor equivalent work experience or significant experience and progress towards professional credentials<li> <ul><p><br >T his is an estimated 30month project hire placement with no guarantee of permanent placement <br >DISNEYTECH <br >The hiring range for this position in California is $136038 $182490 per year 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>