Manager, Software Engineering - Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology

Join our dynamic team at Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology as a Manager, Software Engineering, and be part of shaping the future of media and entertainment. We're looking for a talented leader to guide our engineering teams in building and managing systems that power Disney's world-class consumer-facing products, including streaming platforms Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+.

About Us

Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology is a fast-paced, innovative team that designs and builds the infrastructure powering Disney's media, advertising, and distribution businesses. Our products and platforms delight millions of consumers every day, and we're looking for talented professionals to join our team.

Job Summary

As a Manager, Software Engineering, you will lead a team of engineers in building and managing large-scale services that provide data to power the Hulu user experience across web, mobile, and living room devices. You will collaborate with engineering and product leadership to establish priorities, champion cross-team projects, and provide guidance to engineers and project managers.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Guide an engineering team in its ownership of systems and processes
• Collaborate with engineering and product leadership to establish priorities
• Champion cross-team projects
• Collaborate efficiently with product management, technical program management, operations, and other engineering teams
• Provide priority and roadmap guidance to engineers and project managers
• Coach and mentor other specialists on the team
• Work with individual engineers to map out career growth and goals
• Create an environment of trust for people to be themselves and excel

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in software engineering with a significant portion as a programmer and/or technical leader
• 5+ years of related experience crafting large-scale, highly available Java services utilizing various database and messaging technologies
• 3+ years of experience as a manager of software engineers
• Experience deploying and scaling within a cloud infrastructure
• Experience directly managing and mentoring a team
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software, Electrical or Electronics Engineering, or comparable field of study

What We Offer

• Competitive salary: $172,300 - $241,600 per year, depending on location and experience
• Bonus and/or long-term incentive units
• Full range of medical, financial, and other benefits
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology and innovative products
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment

Apply Now to join our team and be part of shaping the future of media and entertainment!