Product Software Engineer II

Product Software Engineer II (REQ : )Overview

Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology is a global organization of engineers, product developers, designers, technologists, data scientists, and more – all working to build and advance the technological backbone for Disney’s media business globally.

• Enjoys working with talented, passionate teams
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong determination in finding solutions to complex puzzles
• Curious about how content goes from inception to consumers
• Positive, constructive team player in a diverse environment
• Enjoys transforming business strategy into innovative products & platforms
• Values learning and new experiences
• Feels the Media & Entertainment industry is fascinating

We are seeking a skilled Product Software Engineer II to join the Content Platform Engineering team. The role focuses on building and enhancing platform capabilities, with a strong emphasis on enhancing and supporting the existing ingest & packaging platform and workflows. The team develops and manages a diverse suite of products and services that power Disney’s media supply chain, enabling content delivery for iconic brands such as Disney+, ESPN+, Hulu, ABC, Marvel, and Star Wars.

• Design, write, test, and deploy high-quality code to develop reliable, maintainable software solutions.
• Collaborate with platform engineers, product teams, and stakeholders to ensure technical solutions effectively support business goals and content strategies.
• Monitor and optimize production systems, ensuring platform stability, performance, and uptime.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous learning.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent training or work experience.
• 3+ years of experience in a technical field.
• Proficiency in object-oriented programming and software development.
• Knowledge of non-relational database systems such as MongoDB and DynamoDB.
• Knowledge of cloud providers like AWS or other cloud technologies.
• Knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Type Script, Node.js, React, and Docker.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Consistent, proactive self‑starter.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong knowledge of Data Structures, Distributed Systems, and Computational Complexity.
• Experience with one or more general‑purpose programming languages:
  Java, C/C++, C#, Python, JavaScript, Go, Scala.
• Ability and interest to learn other coding languages as needed.

Compensation for this position in Glendale, CA is $117,500 - $157,500. The base pay may be adjusted based on internal equity and geographic region. Additional compensation may include a bonus and/or long‑term incentive units. Standard benefits such as medical and financial benefits apply.