Jobs at The Hershey Company

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The Hershey Company, headquartered in Hershey, PA, is a leading global confectionery and snack producer. While best known for chocolate bars, the company also invests heavily in digital transformation, using data analytics, cloud computing, and AI to drive product innovation and supply‑chain efficiency.

Tech positions at Hershey span software engineering, data science, cybersecurity, DevOps, and digital marketing analytics. Typical roles include Senior Full‑Stack Engineer (Python/React), Data Analyst (SQL/Power BI), Cloud Infrastructure Engineer (AWS/Azure), and Cybersecurity Analyst (SIEM, threat hunting). The company offers competitive salaries that match industry averages for each function, and many roles present opportunities for remote or hybrid work.

By viewing Hershey’s listings on Job Transparency, you can compare exact base pay, bonuses, equity, and employee ratings. This transparency helps you benchmark offers, understand benefits, and gauge workplace culture before you apply.

Lead Software Engineer (Front End, Roku, TV OS, Android TV, Fire TV)

Company: The Walt Disney Company

Location: San Francisco, CA

Posted Jan 29, 2025

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, reaching millions daily through platforms like Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+. The role involves architecting, developing, and integrating business-critical features, contributing to product designs, and driving technology innovation. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, 7+ years of hands-on Living Room Device development experience, and expertise in Roku, tvOS, Android TV, Fire TV, or Browser-Based Devices.

Design/Sales Consultant

Company: Behind the Design

Location: Sacramento, CA

Posted Jan 29, 2025

Behind the Design is seeking a sales professional with a passion for design to join as a DesignSales Consultant in Sacramento. The role offers strong commissions in a lucrative niche of the design world, with earning potential of $60k-$75k in the first year and $95k-$110k in the second year. The successful candidate will conduct client consultations, leverage leads to close deals, manage project coordination, and build client relationships. Essential qualifications include at least 3 years of sales experience, tech proficiency, design knowledge, and travel flexibility. The company offers flexible pay options, comprehensive benefits, and quality leads.

Sr Production Engineer

Company: The Walt Disney Company

Location: San Francisco, CA

Posted Jan 29, 2025

Lucasfilm is seeking an experienced infrastructure engineer with fullstack Python development skills to join their Production Software team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in DevOps, SRE, and infrastructure engineering, with expertise in designing and building AWS infrastructure and cloud-native applications. They should also have 5+ years of broader professional software development experience, with a strong Python skillset and experience with Python web and API frameworks. The role involves enhancing scalability, developing and extending AWS infrastructure, and collaborating with other parts of IS and the broader IT and software development community at Lucasfilm and Disney. The position is considered hybrid, requiring 23 days onsite at a company-designated location and occasional remote work. The hiring range for this position in San Francisco, CA is $152,100 to $203,900 per year.

Build & Release Engineer

Company: The Walt Disney Company

Location: East Bay

Posted Jan 29, 2025

Pixar Software RampD's Build and Release Engineering team is expanding to support Pixar's open source Universal Scene Description (USD) project. They are seeking candidates with expertise in multiplatform open source software build systems and a passion for engaging with the USD community. Key responsibilities include developing and maintaining internal software configuration and deployment tools, improving Pixar's third-party dependency management system, extending the Linux-based continuous integration framework to Windows and macOS, enhancing development workflows for USD developers, and providing direct support to developers. The ideal candidate should possess strong communication and teamwork skills, prioritization abilities, experience as a release engineer or DevOps engineer, proficiency in Git and Perforce, and experience with build tools like SCons, CMake, or Bazel. Familiarity with Conda or Nix and prior experience in VFX studios or software vendors are considered nice-to-haves. The hiring range for this position in Emeryville is $131,495 to $170,170 per year.

Sr QA Engineer (Software)

Company: The Walt Disney Company

Location: Orlando, FL

Posted Jan 29, 2025

Disney Experiences DX Technology and Digital is seeking a forward-thinking technologist with 5 years of experience in object-oriented programming and UI/API test automation tools. The candidate will lead a product from conception to delivery, focusing on designing and developing manual and automated test solutions. They will work closely with Software Development Engineering teams, ensuring automation approaches and frameworks are optimized. The role requires excellent communication skills, time management, and the ability to work independently and lead a diverse team. Preferred qualifications include knowledge of cloud services, test technology trends, and emerging technologies like Gen AI and AIML.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is it like to work at The Hershey Company?
Employees describe Hershey as a collaborative environment that blends a strong heritage with modern tech initiatives. The company emphasizes work‑life balance, offering flexible schedules and hybrid options. Sustainability is a core value—teams often work on projects that reduce packaging waste and improve supply‑chain carbon footprints. Career development is supported through mentorship programs, internal mobility, and educational stipends.
What types of positions are available at The Hershey Company?
Hershey hires across the tech stack: software development (Java, Python, React), data science & analytics (SQL, Spark, Tableau), cloud architecture (AWS, Azure, GCP), cybersecurity (SIEM, penetration testing), and digital marketing analytics. Non‑tech roles include product management, user experience design, and IT operations. Many listings specify whether the role is full‑time, contract, or remote.
How can I stand out as an applicant for a Hershey tech role?
Tailor your resume to the job description—highlight specific skills such as containerization, CI/CD pipelines, or machine‑learning model deployment. Include measurable achievements, like reducing build times by 30% or boosting data pipeline throughput. Build a portfolio or GitHub repo that demonstrates relevant projects. Research Hershey’s sustainability initiatives and mention how your experience aligns. Finally, prepare a thoughtful question for the interview that reflects your knowledge of Hershey’s digital roadmap.

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