Technology is at the heart of Disney's past, present, and future. 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. The team marries technology with creativity to build world-class products, enhance storytelling, and drive velocity, innovation, and scalability for our businesses.We are Storytellers and Innovators. Creators and Builders. Entertainers and Engineers. We work with every part of The Walt Disney Company's media portfolio to advance the technological foundation and consumer media touch points serving millions of people around the world. Here are a few reasons why we think you'd love working here: Building the future of Disney's media: Our Technologists are designing and building the products and platforms that will power our media, advertising, and distribution businesses for years to come. Reach, Scale & Impact: More than ever, Disney's technology and products serve as a signature doorway for fans' connections with the company's brands and stories. Disney+. Hulu. ESPN. ABC. ABC News and many more. These products and brands - and the unmatched stories, storytellers, and events they carry - matter to millions of people globally. Innovation: We develop and implement groundbreaking products and techniques that shape industry norms, and solve complex and distinctive technical problems. Ad Platforms is responsible for Disney's industry-leading ad technology and products - driving advertising performance, innovation, and value in Disney's sports, news, and entertainment content, across all media platforms. As a Senior Product Manager II within the Ad Platform technology team at DE&ET, you will be a part of the Ad Decisioning responsible for leading the product strategy, business, and functional requirements that help us select the right ads for the right user at the right time. Through experimentation and performance analysis, this opportunity centers around optimizing our ad pacing, selection, and holistic yield optimization products. Ideal candidates have an extensive track record in successfully launching products in the domain of ad ranking, pacing, and selection. Responsibilities and Duties of the Role: Define compelling product strategy, roadmap, prioritization, rooted in strong rationale and KPIs across Disney's proprietary ad decisioning domain. Drive consensus and communication around a shared product vision, KPIs and prioritized roadmap across a diverse set of senior stakeholders across Product, Sales, Engineering, Operations, and Finance/Accounting Ensure high bar technical execution serving as a key voice in relevant product and engineering ceremonies including backlog grooming, sprint planning, demos, and launch. Collaborate seamlessly with senior research engineering and analytical leaders to relentlessly ideate, test, and ship iterative enhancements to our suite of algorithms. Basic Qualifications: 7+ years of product management or relevant experience in an enterprise setting Bachelors degree in a related field of study; and/or equitable work experience Experience launching performance optimization algorithms while managing opportunity costs. Highly truth-seeking and effective in selecting of north star KPIs, assessing authenticity of analyses, and testing rationale of data narratives to surface effective next-steps. Ability to distill desired outcomes into yield principles that optimize ad decisioning across various advertising demand channels. Unwavering bias for execution and impeccable follow-through. Highly articulate with penchant for summarizing nuanced myriad into essential takeaways. Ability to influence, collaborate, and deliver solutions in a fluid environment across a diverse set of technical and non-technical stakeholders. Preferred Qualifications: Masters degree in a related field, and/or related certification/s Prior experience in video advertising yield optimization, pacing, selection, and/or ad ranking Familiarity in experimentation lifecycle including exploration/sequencing strategy, effective treatment & control definition, communicating results, and production rollout. The hiring range for this position in Los Angeles, CA is $152,200 to $204,100 per year, in Seattle, WA and New York, NY is $159,500 to $213,900 per year, and in San Francisco, CA is $166,800 to $223,600 per year. 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. 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
Sep 16, 2025
Full time
Technology is at the heart of Disney's past, present, and future. 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. The team marries technology with creativity to build world-class products, enhance storytelling, and drive velocity, innovation, and scalability for our businesses.We are Storytellers and Innovators. Creators and Builders. Entertainers and Engineers. We work with every part of The Walt Disney Company's media portfolio to advance the technological foundation and consumer media touch points serving millions of people around the world. Here are a few reasons why we think you'd love working here: Building the future of Disney's media: Our Technologists are designing and building the products and platforms that will power our media, advertising, and distribution businesses for years to come. Reach, Scale & Impact: More than ever, Disney's technology and products serve as a signature doorway for fans' connections with the company's brands and stories. Disney+. Hulu. ESPN. ABC. ABC News and many more. These products and brands - and the unmatched stories, storytellers, and events they carry - matter to millions of people globally. Innovation: We develop and implement groundbreaking products and techniques that shape industry norms, and solve complex and distinctive technical problems. Ad Platforms is responsible for Disney's industry-leading ad technology and products - driving advertising performance, innovation, and value in Disney's sports, news, and entertainment content, across all media platforms. As a Senior Product Manager II within the Ad Platform technology team at DE&ET, you will be a part of the Ad Decisioning responsible for leading the product strategy, business, and functional requirements that help us select the right ads for the right user at the right time. Through experimentation and performance analysis, this opportunity centers around optimizing our ad pacing, selection, and holistic yield optimization products. Ideal candidates have an extensive track record in successfully launching products in the domain of ad ranking, pacing, and selection. Responsibilities and Duties of the Role: Define compelling product strategy, roadmap, prioritization, rooted in strong rationale and KPIs across Disney's proprietary ad decisioning domain. Drive consensus and communication around a shared product vision, KPIs and prioritized roadmap across a diverse set of senior stakeholders across Product, Sales, Engineering, Operations, and Finance/Accounting Ensure high bar technical execution serving as a key voice in relevant product and engineering ceremonies including backlog grooming, sprint planning, demos, and launch. Collaborate seamlessly with senior research engineering and analytical leaders to relentlessly ideate, test, and ship iterative enhancements to our suite of algorithms. Basic Qualifications: 7+ years of product management or relevant experience in an enterprise setting Bachelors degree in a related field of study; and/or equitable work experience Experience launching performance optimization algorithms while managing opportunity costs. Highly truth-seeking and effective in selecting of north star KPIs, assessing authenticity of analyses, and testing rationale of data narratives to surface effective next-steps. Ability to distill desired outcomes into yield principles that optimize ad decisioning across various advertising demand channels. Unwavering bias for execution and impeccable follow-through. Highly articulate with penchant for summarizing nuanced myriad into essential takeaways. Ability to influence, collaborate, and deliver solutions in a fluid environment across a diverse set of technical and non-technical stakeholders. Preferred Qualifications: Masters degree in a related field, and/or related certification/s Prior experience in video advertising yield optimization, pacing, selection, and/or ad ranking Familiarity in experimentation lifecycle including exploration/sequencing strategy, effective treatment & control definition, communicating results, and production rollout. The hiring range for this position in Los Angeles, CA is $152,200 to $204,100 per year, in Seattle, WA and New York, NY is $159,500 to $213,900 per year, and in San Francisco, CA is $166,800 to $223,600 per year. 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. 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
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Staff Software Engineer to serve as the Technical Lead an AI platform development and architecture. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software engineering, with a particular focus on architecture and system design. This position requires a deep understanding of modern software development practices, a passion for innovation, and collaborate with a team of talented engineers. Responsibilities: Design and implement scalable, secure, and high-performance architectures for our digital platforms. Ensure that architectural decisions align with business goals and technical standards. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate architecture into the overall product roadmap Stay current with the latest technologies and industry trends in software engineering and architecture. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to other engineers. Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices. Work closely with product managers and stakeholders to ensure design and deliverables can be achieved with high quality and on time. Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues. Innovate and propose new solutions to enhance our platforms' capabilities. Drive the adoption of new technologies and methodologies that can improve our products and services. Uses an Agile framework, specifically with an MVP and iterative approach Brings to bear techniques to increase collaboration, predictability, and transparency for the team while promoting a culture of experimentation and innovation Champions organization-wide processes and best practices related to ideation, delivery, prioritization, and customer engagement Uses a lifelong learning mentality, knowing the latest best practices and technologies Exercises good judgment when faced with risk, blockers, or tradeoffs Qualifications: Minimum of 7 years of related work experience Proven experience in software engineering with a focus on architecture. Experience leading technical teams Proven experience designing and developing highly strategic products/platforms, large scale application/data deployments, managing software or data development lifecycles, and resolving issues that impact product success Proficiency in modern programming languages and frameworks (e.g., Java, GO, Python, JavaScript, etc.). Strong understanding of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) Strong understanding and experience of AI and MLE platforms and approaches (e.g., MCP, A2A, etc) Experience with containerization and orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes). Knowledge of DevOps practices and tools. Experienced in SCRUM/Lean Agile frameworks with an MVP/iterative approach Ability to influence, take calculated risks, make sound business decisions, and resolve concerns as needed Excellent interpersonal and communication skills both written & verbal for technical audiences Positive can-do partnership demeanor while working with cross-functional teams and business units Must be detail oriented, self-organized, and capable of simultaneously prioritizing multiple efforts Ability to resolve conflict Prioritizes work effectively, making tradeoffs as necessary Manages to deliverables. Ability to thrive in a dynamic, collaborative, and fast paced environment Models desired company cultural attributes and inclusive behaviors Passion for Disney's mission and values Nice To Haves: Proficiency in Go programming language Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software, Electrical or Electronics engineering, or comparable field of study and/or equivalent work experience The hiring range for this position in Seattle is $159,500 - $213,900 per year and in California is $152,200 - $204,100 per year. 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. 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.
Sep 14, 2025
Full time
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Staff Software Engineer to serve as the Technical Lead an AI platform development and architecture. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software engineering, with a particular focus on architecture and system design. This position requires a deep understanding of modern software development practices, a passion for innovation, and collaborate with a team of talented engineers. Responsibilities: Design and implement scalable, secure, and high-performance architectures for our digital platforms. Ensure that architectural decisions align with business goals and technical standards. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate architecture into the overall product roadmap Stay current with the latest technologies and industry trends in software engineering and architecture. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to other engineers. Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices. Work closely with product managers and stakeholders to ensure design and deliverables can be achieved with high quality and on time. Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues. Innovate and propose new solutions to enhance our platforms' capabilities. Drive the adoption of new technologies and methodologies that can improve our products and services. Uses an Agile framework, specifically with an MVP and iterative approach Brings to bear techniques to increase collaboration, predictability, and transparency for the team while promoting a culture of experimentation and innovation Champions organization-wide processes and best practices related to ideation, delivery, prioritization, and customer engagement Uses a lifelong learning mentality, knowing the latest best practices and technologies Exercises good judgment when faced with risk, blockers, or tradeoffs Qualifications: Minimum of 7 years of related work experience Proven experience in software engineering with a focus on architecture. Experience leading technical teams Proven experience designing and developing highly strategic products/platforms, large scale application/data deployments, managing software or data development lifecycles, and resolving issues that impact product success Proficiency in modern programming languages and frameworks (e.g., Java, GO, Python, JavaScript, etc.). Strong understanding of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) Strong understanding and experience of AI and MLE platforms and approaches (e.g., MCP, A2A, etc) Experience with containerization and orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes). Knowledge of DevOps practices and tools. Experienced in SCRUM/Lean Agile frameworks with an MVP/iterative approach Ability to influence, take calculated risks, make sound business decisions, and resolve concerns as needed Excellent interpersonal and communication skills both written & verbal for technical audiences Positive can-do partnership demeanor while working with cross-functional teams and business units Must be detail oriented, self-organized, and capable of simultaneously prioritizing multiple efforts Ability to resolve conflict Prioritizes work effectively, making tradeoffs as necessary Manages to deliverables. Ability to thrive in a dynamic, collaborative, and fast paced environment Models desired company cultural attributes and inclusive behaviors Passion for Disney's mission and values Nice To Haves: Proficiency in Go programming language Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software, Electrical or Electronics engineering, or comparable field of study and/or equivalent work experience The hiring range for this position in Seattle is $159,500 - $213,900 per year and in California is $152,200 - $204,100 per year. 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. 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.
Every day at Disney Cruise Line we take pride in bringing the magic of Disney to life. We find joy in creating cherished memories and form genuine connections with our guests. We hold each other to the highest degree and always act responsibly while ensuring the safety of fellow crew and guests. United by our Disney values, we work toward excellence in all we do. As a part of our team, you can live and work in a diverse and inclusive environment amidst a professional and supportive community. If you are ready to create unforgettable experiences and grow as a person and as a professional, apply today. As General Technician Shipwide, you will provide technical assistance for shipwide and island entertainment events. You will set-up, operate and strike audio, video, lighting and other entertainment technical systems and assist with preventative maintenance and routine repairs. You will report to the Senior Technician Shipwide Responsibilities : Install, set-up, operate and strike equipment for assigned shipwide and island events Handle heavy equipment and road cases Manage the daily use of wireless microphones, including frequency tuning, power management and signal path Mix live audio with digital audio consoles Manage sound/mic checks for shipwide venues and performers Operate lighting consoles for intelligent and conventional fixtures Report equipment and consumable challenges Provide preventative maintenance and routine repair of all ship wide equipment Maintain cleanliness of ship wide booths and lockers Help with contingency plans Basic Qualifications : Minimum two years experience in a relevant Entertainment-based environment Knowledge of computer systems or computerized control systems Trade school/college diploma, preferred Have a valid Driver's License Additional Information : This is a SHIPBOARD role You must: Be genuinely interested in a career at sea and willing to live and work onboard a Disney Cruise Line vessel Be willing to follow and perform safety role, emergency responsibilities and associated responsibilities as specified in the ship Assembly Plan Be willing to uphold the general safety management responsibilities as specified in the Safety Management System in areas and operations under their control If applicable, be willing to share a confined cabin with other crew members and appreciative of working and living in a multicultural environment that has strict rules and regulations Your Responsibilities: Have a valid passport and C1/D Seaman's visa (DCL will provide you with documents to obtain this) Complete a pre-employment medical Obtain a criminal background check Bring approved work shoes Disney Cruise Line is a drug-free workplace. All new hires are required to undergo drug/alcohol testing within the first week onboard and throughout their contracts. Failure to pass the drug/alcohol testing will result in immediate termination.
Sep 11, 2025
Full time
Every day at Disney Cruise Line we take pride in bringing the magic of Disney to life. We find joy in creating cherished memories and form genuine connections with our guests. We hold each other to the highest degree and always act responsibly while ensuring the safety of fellow crew and guests. United by our Disney values, we work toward excellence in all we do. As a part of our team, you can live and work in a diverse and inclusive environment amidst a professional and supportive community. If you are ready to create unforgettable experiences and grow as a person and as a professional, apply today. As General Technician Shipwide, you will provide technical assistance for shipwide and island entertainment events. You will set-up, operate and strike audio, video, lighting and other entertainment technical systems and assist with preventative maintenance and routine repairs. You will report to the Senior Technician Shipwide Responsibilities : Install, set-up, operate and strike equipment for assigned shipwide and island events Handle heavy equipment and road cases Manage the daily use of wireless microphones, including frequency tuning, power management and signal path Mix live audio with digital audio consoles Manage sound/mic checks for shipwide venues and performers Operate lighting consoles for intelligent and conventional fixtures Report equipment and consumable challenges Provide preventative maintenance and routine repair of all ship wide equipment Maintain cleanliness of ship wide booths and lockers Help with contingency plans Basic Qualifications : Minimum two years experience in a relevant Entertainment-based environment Knowledge of computer systems or computerized control systems Trade school/college diploma, preferred Have a valid Driver's License Additional Information : This is a SHIPBOARD role You must: Be genuinely interested in a career at sea and willing to live and work onboard a Disney Cruise Line vessel Be willing to follow and perform safety role, emergency responsibilities and associated responsibilities as specified in the ship Assembly Plan Be willing to uphold the general safety management responsibilities as specified in the Safety Management System in areas and operations under their control If applicable, be willing to share a confined cabin with other crew members and appreciative of working and living in a multicultural environment that has strict rules and regulations Your Responsibilities: Have a valid passport and C1/D Seaman's visa (DCL will provide you with documents to obtain this) Complete a pre-employment medical Obtain a criminal background check Bring approved work shoes Disney Cruise Line is a drug-free workplace. All new hires are required to undergo drug/alcohol testing within the first week onboard and throughout their contracts. Failure to pass the drug/alcohol testing will result in immediate termination.
About The Role & Team Role overview - Disney's digital retail experience: Digital Operations Manager - eCommerce, supporting our Salesforce Commerce Cloud (SFCC) platform across the EMEA region. This role sits within the Digital Product & Experience team, where we craft seamless, high-performing online journeys that bring the magic of Disney to life for millions of fans. You'll collaborate closely with Product, Engineering, CRO, and external partners to optimise digital operations, enhance site performance, and ensure every interaction reflects the quality and creativity Disney is known for. This is a fixed-term contract position running until May 2026, located at our London office in Hammersmith, requiring four days of on-site attendance per week. What You Will Do Platform & Site Operations Optimise the use of Salesforce Commerce Cloud (SFCC) tools and capabilities to ensure high-performing, guest-focused eCommerce sites across EMEA. Monitor site health and performance, proactively identifying issues and ensuring timely resolution through clearly defined escalation paths. Act as the primary point of contact for incident communications, ensuring stakeholders are kept informed with timely, clear, and actionable updates. Oversee the Site Operations Producer in executing daily operational tasks, including replication schedules, product enrichment, and data feed execution-ensuring content is analytics-ready, brand-compliant, and aligned with real-time trade. Ensure timely, accurate execution of site configurations and job schedules to enhance guest experience (GX). Own the QueueIT process, working closely with all business teams to listen to the Voice of the Guest and the operational impact on the team. Ensure seamless high profile launches are completed as planned and organise retrospective reviews to continually improve. Lead the product enrichment process, ensuring systems deliver accurate data and collaborate with Online Merchandising to maintain precise guest-facing attributes, imagery, and copy Stakeholder relationships Working closely with Risk Management Team to investigate guest issues and any arising risks from transactions Working together with Support and Technology teams both here in the UK and NA, to resolve any guest impacting issues, improve and implement new procedures to improve workflows and communication between teams Work with Guest Services teams to ensure any issues are investigated and resolved with efficiency and accuracy Build relationships with Legal & Privacy teams to ensure compliance in all integrations and workflows. Third-Party Integrations & Vendor Management Lead and monitor site integration projects with third parties, including onboarding and optimising functionality to meet evolving business needs. Contribute to shaping the third-party roadmap, driving enhancements that align with guest expectations and business priorities. Manage and maintain relationships with third-party vendors to ensure high ROI and alignment with business goals. Ensure effective management of associated budgets, driving cost-efficiency without compromising quality. Support contract renewals, compliance checks, and cost optimization efforts. Primary liaison with Salesforce TAM and account team on health checks and support cases Project & Roadmap Delivery Lead eCommerce projects as required, delivering on time and within budget while ensuring alignment with strategic objectives. Identify potential issues early, providing strategic solutions to mitigate risks and ensure smooth operations. Contribute ideas to the ecommerce product roadmap and support in development and testing cycles Innovation & Collaboration Drive innovative approaches to enrich the digital experience, prioritising accessibility, inclusivity, and personalisation. Build strong partnerships across departments, influencing stakeholders to drive cross-functional collaboration and improvements. Required Qualifications & Skills Proven experience in digital operations or eCommerce management, ideally within a Salesforce Commerce Cloud environment. Strong understanding of digital product workflows, QA processes, and agile methodologies. Experience managing third-party vendors and cross-functional teams. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, especially in high-pressure or time-sensitive situations. Innovation and problem-solving skills a must. This role requires enthusiasm and a solution-oriented mind-set. Collaborative /Leadership / Autonomy The Perks 25 days annual leave Private medical insurance & dental care Free Park Entry: the opportunity to enter any of our parks with your family and friends for free Disney Discounts: entitled to discounts on designated Disney products, resort F&B and ticketing Excellent parental and guardian leave Employee Resource Groups - Disney DIVERSITY, Disney PRIDE, our new disability & neurodiversity focused group - ENABLED, and our Mental Health & Wellbeing Group, TRUST. The Walt Disney Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to be a diverse workforce that is representative of our audiences, and where all can thrive and belong. Disney is committed to forming a team that includes and respects a variety of voices, identities, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.
Sep 11, 2025
Full time
About The Role & Team Role overview - Disney's digital retail experience: Digital Operations Manager - eCommerce, supporting our Salesforce Commerce Cloud (SFCC) platform across the EMEA region. This role sits within the Digital Product & Experience team, where we craft seamless, high-performing online journeys that bring the magic of Disney to life for millions of fans. You'll collaborate closely with Product, Engineering, CRO, and external partners to optimise digital operations, enhance site performance, and ensure every interaction reflects the quality and creativity Disney is known for. This is a fixed-term contract position running until May 2026, located at our London office in Hammersmith, requiring four days of on-site attendance per week. What You Will Do Platform & Site Operations Optimise the use of Salesforce Commerce Cloud (SFCC) tools and capabilities to ensure high-performing, guest-focused eCommerce sites across EMEA. Monitor site health and performance, proactively identifying issues and ensuring timely resolution through clearly defined escalation paths. Act as the primary point of contact for incident communications, ensuring stakeholders are kept informed with timely, clear, and actionable updates. Oversee the Site Operations Producer in executing daily operational tasks, including replication schedules, product enrichment, and data feed execution-ensuring content is analytics-ready, brand-compliant, and aligned with real-time trade. Ensure timely, accurate execution of site configurations and job schedules to enhance guest experience (GX). Own the QueueIT process, working closely with all business teams to listen to the Voice of the Guest and the operational impact on the team. Ensure seamless high profile launches are completed as planned and organise retrospective reviews to continually improve. Lead the product enrichment process, ensuring systems deliver accurate data and collaborate with Online Merchandising to maintain precise guest-facing attributes, imagery, and copy Stakeholder relationships Working closely with Risk Management Team to investigate guest issues and any arising risks from transactions Working together with Support and Technology teams both here in the UK and NA, to resolve any guest impacting issues, improve and implement new procedures to improve workflows and communication between teams Work with Guest Services teams to ensure any issues are investigated and resolved with efficiency and accuracy Build relationships with Legal & Privacy teams to ensure compliance in all integrations and workflows. Third-Party Integrations & Vendor Management Lead and monitor site integration projects with third parties, including onboarding and optimising functionality to meet evolving business needs. Contribute to shaping the third-party roadmap, driving enhancements that align with guest expectations and business priorities. Manage and maintain relationships with third-party vendors to ensure high ROI and alignment with business goals. Ensure effective management of associated budgets, driving cost-efficiency without compromising quality. Support contract renewals, compliance checks, and cost optimization efforts. Primary liaison with Salesforce TAM and account team on health checks and support cases Project & Roadmap Delivery Lead eCommerce projects as required, delivering on time and within budget while ensuring alignment with strategic objectives. Identify potential issues early, providing strategic solutions to mitigate risks and ensure smooth operations. Contribute ideas to the ecommerce product roadmap and support in development and testing cycles Innovation & Collaboration Drive innovative approaches to enrich the digital experience, prioritising accessibility, inclusivity, and personalisation. Build strong partnerships across departments, influencing stakeholders to drive cross-functional collaboration and improvements. Required Qualifications & Skills Proven experience in digital operations or eCommerce management, ideally within a Salesforce Commerce Cloud environment. Strong understanding of digital product workflows, QA processes, and agile methodologies. Experience managing third-party vendors and cross-functional teams. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, especially in high-pressure or time-sensitive situations. Innovation and problem-solving skills a must. This role requires enthusiasm and a solution-oriented mind-set. Collaborative /Leadership / Autonomy The Perks 25 days annual leave Private medical insurance & dental care Free Park Entry: the opportunity to enter any of our parks with your family and friends for free Disney Discounts: entitled to discounts on designated Disney products, resort F&B and ticketing Excellent parental and guardian leave Employee Resource Groups - Disney DIVERSITY, Disney PRIDE, our new disability & neurodiversity focused group - ENABLED, and our Mental Health & Wellbeing Group, TRUST. The Walt Disney Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to be a diverse workforce that is representative of our audiences, and where all can thrive and belong. Disney is committed to forming a team that includes and respects a variety of voices, identities, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.
About the Role & Team Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology (DEE) brings together the Company's best-in-class product, technology, and commercialization teams into one global organization. DEE is responsible for the P&L management and all distribution, network and engineering operations, sales, advertising, data, and certain key technology functions worldwide for the Company's content engines. DEE also manages operations of the Company's streaming services including Disney+, Hulu, ESPN+ and Disney+ HotStar; and domestic broadcast and cable television networks. DEE Technology DEE Technology creates products, platforms, and innovations for the DEE Segment and The Walt Disney Company by driving the strategic development and use of technology, building scalable systems and products to empower our businesses and engage consumers. With global scale, local presence, and deep technological excellence, DEE Technology helps The Walt Disney Company optimize technology, platforms, and resources, while bringing creative ideas to life and creating industry-shaping approaches. Job Summary The Senior Product Solutions Engineer is responsible for supporting the Product Solutions team and applicable stakeholders in the management of multiple business products and systems. This role collaborates with the senior product solutions team in defining the product vision and setting the objectives and fundamental results. This role will also support building a strategic product roadmap, which suits the overall strategy of the business. The Senior Product Solutions Engineer will be essential in coordinating activities across multiple stakeholders and bridging the gap between the senior product team and the applicable business stakeholders. Responsibilities and Duties of the Role Works with the Senior Product Solutions Manager/Product Owner to provide business/technical expertise and guidance relating to the team's multiple business systems. In partnership with the Senior Product Solutions Manager/Product Owner, develops the product vision and product roadmap, and drives product performance against key business-defined KPIs. Supports the Senior Product Solutions Manager/Product Owner in guiding business teams in the effective capture of epics, user stories, and tasks using defined processes and tools. Provides clear, concise, and technically accurate documentation that can be repurposed for training, knowledge transfer, requirements definition, and reference. Makes suggestions or recommendations to efficiently fulfill business needs/objectives. Acts as a centralized manager for live issues, providing a positive and proactive approach to resolution. Maintains and communicates project status in the domain of responsibility, as required for technology stakeholders and business stakeholders. Ensures change management when required for new business processes and business functions is planned and delivered. All other duties required to help drive business objectives. Required Education, Experience/Skills/Training Minimum Qualifications: 3+ years of prior relevant experience in Product Management or related field. Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a relevant subject. Demonstrated experience of partnering with leaders at all levels of the organization. Superb communication skills, both verbal and written. A clear understanding of data structures and relationships as they relate to software systems and workflow. Preferred Qualifications: A detailed understanding of media and digital workflows is an advantage. Use of agile practices for Test Driven Development, Continuous Integration, Automation & Unit Testing in a software development environment. The Walt Disney Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to be a diverse workforce that is representative of our audiences, and where all can thrive and belong. Disney is committed to forming a team that includes and respects a variety of voices, identities, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
Jul 11, 2025
Full time
About the Role & Team Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology (DEE) brings together the Company's best-in-class product, technology, and commercialization teams into one global organization. DEE is responsible for the P&L management and all distribution, network and engineering operations, sales, advertising, data, and certain key technology functions worldwide for the Company's content engines. DEE also manages operations of the Company's streaming services including Disney+, Hulu, ESPN+ and Disney+ HotStar; and domestic broadcast and cable television networks. DEE Technology DEE Technology creates products, platforms, and innovations for the DEE Segment and The Walt Disney Company by driving the strategic development and use of technology, building scalable systems and products to empower our businesses and engage consumers. With global scale, local presence, and deep technological excellence, DEE Technology helps The Walt Disney Company optimize technology, platforms, and resources, while bringing creative ideas to life and creating industry-shaping approaches. Job Summary The Senior Product Solutions Engineer is responsible for supporting the Product Solutions team and applicable stakeholders in the management of multiple business products and systems. This role collaborates with the senior product solutions team in defining the product vision and setting the objectives and fundamental results. This role will also support building a strategic product roadmap, which suits the overall strategy of the business. The Senior Product Solutions Engineer will be essential in coordinating activities across multiple stakeholders and bridging the gap between the senior product team and the applicable business stakeholders. Responsibilities and Duties of the Role Works with the Senior Product Solutions Manager/Product Owner to provide business/technical expertise and guidance relating to the team's multiple business systems. In partnership with the Senior Product Solutions Manager/Product Owner, develops the product vision and product roadmap, and drives product performance against key business-defined KPIs. Supports the Senior Product Solutions Manager/Product Owner in guiding business teams in the effective capture of epics, user stories, and tasks using defined processes and tools. Provides clear, concise, and technically accurate documentation that can be repurposed for training, knowledge transfer, requirements definition, and reference. Makes suggestions or recommendations to efficiently fulfill business needs/objectives. Acts as a centralized manager for live issues, providing a positive and proactive approach to resolution. Maintains and communicates project status in the domain of responsibility, as required for technology stakeholders and business stakeholders. Ensures change management when required for new business processes and business functions is planned and delivered. All other duties required to help drive business objectives. Required Education, Experience/Skills/Training Minimum Qualifications: 3+ years of prior relevant experience in Product Management or related field. Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a relevant subject. Demonstrated experience of partnering with leaders at all levels of the organization. Superb communication skills, both verbal and written. A clear understanding of data structures and relationships as they relate to software systems and workflow. Preferred Qualifications: A detailed understanding of media and digital workflows is an advantage. Use of agile practices for Test Driven Development, Continuous Integration, Automation & Unit Testing in a software development environment. The Walt Disney Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to be a diverse workforce that is representative of our audiences, and where all can thrive and belong. Disney is committed to forming a team that includes and respects a variety of voices, identities, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
At The Walt Disney Company, storytelling is at the heart of everything we do-and fashion is one of our most expressive canvases. We're looking for a visionary marketing leader to help shape the future of our Softlines and Accessories categories, bringing beloved franchises to life through fashion-forward, trend-led campaigns that inspire fans across the globe. As a key member of our Global Brand Marketing team, you'll lead the charge on long-term marketing strategy for 3 of our major accounts, drive innovative 360 campaigns, and champion collaboration across teams to unlock new opportunities. If you're passionate about fashion, fluent in omnichannel marketing, and ready to lead with creativity and purpose-this could be your next adventure. This role is based 4 days a week in our Hammersmith office, with a Monday or a Friday working from home. Fixed Term Contract for a parental leave cover. What You'll Do Craft and execute long-term marketing strategies for key fashion accounts, aligned with commercial and franchise goals. Lead and inspire a team to deliver best-in-class campaigns that drive brand awareness, commercial growth, and cultural relevance. Partner with global and local teams to support fashion-led brand initiatives and seasonal collections. Use consumer insights and trend analysis to shape disruptive, fashion-forward marketing plans. Manage day-to-day relationships with key accounts and ensure strategic alignment across all touchpoints. Own the marketing budget and forecasting for your accounts, ensuring maximum ROI and impact. What You'll Bring Extensive marketing experience in the fashion, lifestyle, or luxury sectors. A deep understanding of fashion trends and the ability to translate them into commercial success. Proven leadership experience, with a track record of developing high-performing teams. Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels. Financial acumen and experience managing marketing budgets. A collaborative mindset and a passion for storytelling through fashion. The Perks 25 days annual leave Private medical insurance & dental care Free Park Entry: You will have the opportunity to enter any of our parks with your family and friends for free Disney Discounts: you are entitled to discounts on designated Disney products, resort F&B and ticketing Excellent parental and guardian leave Employee Resource Groups - Disney DIVERSITY, Disney PRIDE, ENABLED, and our Mental Health & Wellbeing Group, TRUST. The Walt Disney Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to be a diverse workforce that is representative of our audiences, and where all can thrive and belong. Disney is committed to forming a team that includes and respects a variety of voices, identities, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Jul 10, 2025
Full time
At The Walt Disney Company, storytelling is at the heart of everything we do-and fashion is one of our most expressive canvases. We're looking for a visionary marketing leader to help shape the future of our Softlines and Accessories categories, bringing beloved franchises to life through fashion-forward, trend-led campaigns that inspire fans across the globe. As a key member of our Global Brand Marketing team, you'll lead the charge on long-term marketing strategy for 3 of our major accounts, drive innovative 360 campaigns, and champion collaboration across teams to unlock new opportunities. If you're passionate about fashion, fluent in omnichannel marketing, and ready to lead with creativity and purpose-this could be your next adventure. This role is based 4 days a week in our Hammersmith office, with a Monday or a Friday working from home. Fixed Term Contract for a parental leave cover. What You'll Do Craft and execute long-term marketing strategies for key fashion accounts, aligned with commercial and franchise goals. Lead and inspire a team to deliver best-in-class campaigns that drive brand awareness, commercial growth, and cultural relevance. Partner with global and local teams to support fashion-led brand initiatives and seasonal collections. Use consumer insights and trend analysis to shape disruptive, fashion-forward marketing plans. Manage day-to-day relationships with key accounts and ensure strategic alignment across all touchpoints. Own the marketing budget and forecasting for your accounts, ensuring maximum ROI and impact. What You'll Bring Extensive marketing experience in the fashion, lifestyle, or luxury sectors. A deep understanding of fashion trends and the ability to translate them into commercial success. Proven leadership experience, with a track record of developing high-performing teams. Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels. Financial acumen and experience managing marketing budgets. A collaborative mindset and a passion for storytelling through fashion. The Perks 25 days annual leave Private medical insurance & dental care Free Park Entry: You will have the opportunity to enter any of our parks with your family and friends for free Disney Discounts: you are entitled to discounts on designated Disney products, resort F&B and ticketing Excellent parental and guardian leave Employee Resource Groups - Disney DIVERSITY, Disney PRIDE, ENABLED, and our Mental Health & Wellbeing Group, TRUST. The Walt Disney Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to be a diverse workforce that is representative of our audiences, and where all can thrive and belong. Disney is committed to forming a team that includes and respects a variety of voices, identities, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Job Summary Reporting to the Senior Brand Manager; this Brand Manager develops and executes innovative, industry-leading insight-driven consumer marketing campaigns in line with Studios strategy (Theatrical & Streaming) for Disney & Disney Live-Action, Pixar and Avatar. In this role, you will be leading a Studios Marketing Coordinator. This is an office-based role. 4 days working in the Hammersmith, London office with 1 day working from home. The Opportunity & Responsibilities: Take full responsibility for selected title campaigns, as directed by the Senior Brand Manager. In conjunction with the Senior Brand Manager, develop UK strategy for allocated titles, ensuring consistency amongst in-house marketing support teams. Oversee campaign planning process and timelines, including internal and external briefings, implementation and post-campaign reporting & analysis. Collaborate with internal Studios teams (Publicity, Digital, Creative et al) to ensure priorities are aligned and campaigns delivered on time, on brief and on budget. Financial planning and day-to-day campaign budget management. On selected titles, serve as studios point of contact for cross-company synergy and activations; seek opportunities, leverage XLOB insights and the strength of franchises, and collaborate to develop and report on marketing plans which create value for the wider business and vice versa. Ensure paid media investments are fully leveraged to explore new opportunities, formats, partnerships and value delivery. Present marketing plans to senior stakeholders (Directors, VPs and SVP level) on a regular basis. Demonstrate good analytical skills and use the tools available to monitor and evaluate performance of titles against marketing objectives, and create UK-specific campaign summaries to feed into regular UK & EMEA reviews. The Experience We Require From You: Proven experience as a Brand Manager, preferably in the entertainment industry. Ability to formulate & manage high profile marketing campaigns. Established experience working in film, entertainment or creative marketing sectors with theatrical experience preferred. Strong knowledge of paid media planning. Strong presentation skills. Excellent stakeholder management skills. The Perks 25 days annual leave. Private medical insurance & dental care. Free Park Entry: You will have the opportunity to enter any of our parks with your family and friends for free. Disney Discounts: you are entitled to discounts on designated Disney products, resort F&B and ticketing. Excellent parental and guardian leave. Employee Resource Groups - Disney DIVERSITY, Disney PRIDE, ENABLED, and our Mental Health & Wellbeing Group, TRUST. The Walt Disney Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to be a diverse workforce that is representative of our audiences, and where all can thrive and belong. Disney is committed to forming a team that includes and respects a variety of voices, identities, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided the necessary accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive all benefits of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Feb 20, 2025
Full time
Job Summary Reporting to the Senior Brand Manager; this Brand Manager develops and executes innovative, industry-leading insight-driven consumer marketing campaigns in line with Studios strategy (Theatrical & Streaming) for Disney & Disney Live-Action, Pixar and Avatar. In this role, you will be leading a Studios Marketing Coordinator. This is an office-based role. 4 days working in the Hammersmith, London office with 1 day working from home. The Opportunity & Responsibilities: Take full responsibility for selected title campaigns, as directed by the Senior Brand Manager. In conjunction with the Senior Brand Manager, develop UK strategy for allocated titles, ensuring consistency amongst in-house marketing support teams. Oversee campaign planning process and timelines, including internal and external briefings, implementation and post-campaign reporting & analysis. Collaborate with internal Studios teams (Publicity, Digital, Creative et al) to ensure priorities are aligned and campaigns delivered on time, on brief and on budget. Financial planning and day-to-day campaign budget management. On selected titles, serve as studios point of contact for cross-company synergy and activations; seek opportunities, leverage XLOB insights and the strength of franchises, and collaborate to develop and report on marketing plans which create value for the wider business and vice versa. Ensure paid media investments are fully leveraged to explore new opportunities, formats, partnerships and value delivery. Present marketing plans to senior stakeholders (Directors, VPs and SVP level) on a regular basis. Demonstrate good analytical skills and use the tools available to monitor and evaluate performance of titles against marketing objectives, and create UK-specific campaign summaries to feed into regular UK & EMEA reviews. The Experience We Require From You: Proven experience as a Brand Manager, preferably in the entertainment industry. Ability to formulate & manage high profile marketing campaigns. Established experience working in film, entertainment or creative marketing sectors with theatrical experience preferred. Strong knowledge of paid media planning. Strong presentation skills. Excellent stakeholder management skills. The Perks 25 days annual leave. Private medical insurance & dental care. Free Park Entry: You will have the opportunity to enter any of our parks with your family and friends for free. Disney Discounts: you are entitled to discounts on designated Disney products, resort F&B and ticketing. Excellent parental and guardian leave. Employee Resource Groups - Disney DIVERSITY, Disney PRIDE, ENABLED, and our Mental Health & Wellbeing Group, TRUST. The Walt Disney Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to be a diverse workforce that is representative of our audiences, and where all can thrive and belong. Disney is committed to forming a team that includes and respects a variety of voices, identities, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided the necessary accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive all benefits of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
About the Role & Team Performance Marketing is an internal cross -functional team within The Walt Disney Studios Marketing organization. The performance Marketing uses developing and maturing ad technologies to achieve remarkable data-driven results within auction-based or otherwise addressable media platforms; they also support other paid media and marketing efforts with insights, recommendations, and innovative marketing technologies. Performance Marketing includes Marketing Technology and Marketing Science who help drive innovation, as well as units for Performance Marketing Strategy & Operations, Marketing Analytics, and Marketing Compliance who ground the overall team in the business. Together, we strive and collaborate for continuous improvement in advertising effectiveness and efficiency while protecting and enhancing the magical brands of The Walt Disney Studios! We are looking for a Staff Software Engineer to sit in the Marketing Technology Unit, to create, experiment, and innovate with new media performance applications and automations. You'll get to understand the challenges of driving a highly data-driven and technically precise paid media strategy for a variety of titles and brand experiences, all while using the latest technologies and tooling in the data/tech space. If you're interested in working in a highly collaborative team environment embedded directly in a key business unit like this, please get in touch - we'd love to hear from you! What You Will Do Design and build tools that support the existing ad technology teams at The Walt Disney Studios-collectively known as "the performance marketing engine"; allow the teams to scale their work, increase the rate of delivery, and make space for future innovation Drive software engineering and architectural best practices and standards within the team, along with a culture of engineering excellence; uphold standards and rigor around software development, testing, deployment, and documentation Provide mentorship and guidance for team members; evangelize the new tools, best-practices, and data driven decisions Develop and enhance existing capabilities of the Performance Marketing Engine Create tooling and applications that can dynamically manage ad strategy configurations in a variety of social and digital platforms Collaborate with data scientists and product managers to rapidly iterate from prototypes to high-quality, production pipelines; contribute to emerging marketing analytics projects that address pressing business questions from collaborators in The Walt Disney Studios Marketing organization Implement quality controls, monitoring, and other safeguards to ensure optimizations are accurately and safely applied to in-flight ad campaigns and key business metrics are always presented accurately Adapt applications and workflows in the Performance Marketing Engine to changes arising from industry-wide events (such as the iOS14 update or cookie deprecation) as well as to more customary changes like standard updates to partner APIs. Collaborate with Studio Technology team to ensure data fidelity and reenforce larger data initiatives at The Walt Disney Studios Lead efforts to design and create new and innovative enhancements to the Performance Marketing Engine to improve capabilities in: Categorizing and taxonomizing paid media efforts Implement paid media strategies at scale across multiple digital media channels Simplify media operations and improving operational efficiency Required Qualifications & Skills Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software, Electrical or Electronics Engineering, or comparable field of study, and/or equivalent work experience 7 years or more of related work experience Shown experience developing well-documented applications and API-based services, using frameworks such as FastAPI (Python) or Sprint Boot (Java) Experience with data-rich environments and a fluency with Python, Spark, and SQL Ability to craft and own CI/CD pipelines for applications, using infrastructure-as-code frameworks such as Terraform or CloudFormation Experience partnering with data science teams to bring pipelines and libraries into robust, production environments Ability to dive deep into any technical component as well as understand and drive the overall systems architecture. Proven ability to manage multiple projects effectively that meet deadlines within a fast-paced environment Understanding of media and marketing, including how to define marketing/ media KPIs Preferred Qualifications Knowledge of ad platforms including DMPs, Google Ads, Facebook/Instagram, Twitter, Innovid, LiveRamp and DSPs (Google DV360, Trade Desk, Verizon Media Group) Familiarity with front-end software development, including Javascript and frameworks like Angular or React Knowledge of Databricks and AWS Cloud Services Knowledge of digital ad serving, tracking and implementation Disability accommodation for employment applications The 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. 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 with your request. This email address is not for general employment inquiries or correspondence. We will only respond to those requests that are related to the accessibility of the online application system due to a disability. The Walt Disney Company is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world. The hiring range for this remote position is $152,200.00 to $204,100.00 per year. 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. 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.
Feb 17, 2025
Full time
About the Role & Team Performance Marketing is an internal cross -functional team within The Walt Disney Studios Marketing organization. The performance Marketing uses developing and maturing ad technologies to achieve remarkable data-driven results within auction-based or otherwise addressable media platforms; they also support other paid media and marketing efforts with insights, recommendations, and innovative marketing technologies. Performance Marketing includes Marketing Technology and Marketing Science who help drive innovation, as well as units for Performance Marketing Strategy & Operations, Marketing Analytics, and Marketing Compliance who ground the overall team in the business. Together, we strive and collaborate for continuous improvement in advertising effectiveness and efficiency while protecting and enhancing the magical brands of The Walt Disney Studios! We are looking for a Staff Software Engineer to sit in the Marketing Technology Unit, to create, experiment, and innovate with new media performance applications and automations. You'll get to understand the challenges of driving a highly data-driven and technically precise paid media strategy for a variety of titles and brand experiences, all while using the latest technologies and tooling in the data/tech space. If you're interested in working in a highly collaborative team environment embedded directly in a key business unit like this, please get in touch - we'd love to hear from you! What You Will Do Design and build tools that support the existing ad technology teams at The Walt Disney Studios-collectively known as "the performance marketing engine"; allow the teams to scale their work, increase the rate of delivery, and make space for future innovation Drive software engineering and architectural best practices and standards within the team, along with a culture of engineering excellence; uphold standards and rigor around software development, testing, deployment, and documentation Provide mentorship and guidance for team members; evangelize the new tools, best-practices, and data driven decisions Develop and enhance existing capabilities of the Performance Marketing Engine Create tooling and applications that can dynamically manage ad strategy configurations in a variety of social and digital platforms Collaborate with data scientists and product managers to rapidly iterate from prototypes to high-quality, production pipelines; contribute to emerging marketing analytics projects that address pressing business questions from collaborators in The Walt Disney Studios Marketing organization Implement quality controls, monitoring, and other safeguards to ensure optimizations are accurately and safely applied to in-flight ad campaigns and key business metrics are always presented accurately Adapt applications and workflows in the Performance Marketing Engine to changes arising from industry-wide events (such as the iOS14 update or cookie deprecation) as well as to more customary changes like standard updates to partner APIs. Collaborate with Studio Technology team to ensure data fidelity and reenforce larger data initiatives at The Walt Disney Studios Lead efforts to design and create new and innovative enhancements to the Performance Marketing Engine to improve capabilities in: Categorizing and taxonomizing paid media efforts Implement paid media strategies at scale across multiple digital media channels Simplify media operations and improving operational efficiency Required Qualifications & Skills Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software, Electrical or Electronics Engineering, or comparable field of study, and/or equivalent work experience 7 years or more of related work experience Shown experience developing well-documented applications and API-based services, using frameworks such as FastAPI (Python) or Sprint Boot (Java) Experience with data-rich environments and a fluency with Python, Spark, and SQL Ability to craft and own CI/CD pipelines for applications, using infrastructure-as-code frameworks such as Terraform or CloudFormation Experience partnering with data science teams to bring pipelines and libraries into robust, production environments Ability to dive deep into any technical component as well as understand and drive the overall systems architecture. Proven ability to manage multiple projects effectively that meet deadlines within a fast-paced environment Understanding of media and marketing, including how to define marketing/ media KPIs Preferred Qualifications Knowledge of ad platforms including DMPs, Google Ads, Facebook/Instagram, Twitter, Innovid, LiveRamp and DSPs (Google DV360, Trade Desk, Verizon Media Group) Familiarity with front-end software development, including Javascript and frameworks like Angular or React Knowledge of Databricks and AWS Cloud Services Knowledge of digital ad serving, tracking and implementation Disability accommodation for employment applications The 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. 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 with your request. This email address is not for general employment inquiries or correspondence. We will only respond to those requests that are related to the accessibility of the online application system due to a disability. The Walt Disney Company is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world. The hiring range for this remote position is $152,200.00 to $204,100.00 per year. 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. 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.
Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology On any given day at Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology, we're reimagining ways to create magical viewing experiences for the world's most beloved stories while also transforming Disney's media business for the future. Whether that's evolving our streaming and digital products in new and immersive ways, powering worldwide advertising and distribution to maximize flexibility and efficiency, or delivering Disney's 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. A few reasons why we think you'd love working for Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology Building the future of Disney's media business: DE&E Technologists are designing and building the infrastructure that will power Disney's media, advertising, and distribution businesses for years to come. Reach & 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. Innovation: We develop and execute groundbreaking products and techniques that shape industry norms and enhance how audiences experience sports, entertainment & news. The Product & Data Engineering team is responsible for end-to-end development for Disney's world-class consumer-facing products, including streaming platforms Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+, and digital products & experiences across ESPN, Marvel, Disney Studios, NatGeo, and ABC News. The team drives innovation at scale for millions of consumers around the world across Apple, Android, Smart TVs, game consoles, and the web, with our platforms powering core experiences like personalization, search, messaging and data. Reporting to the manager of Release Management within Product & Data Engineering, the Lead Release Analyst will introduce procedural excellence and drive the release management strategy for DE&E Tech globally. This person will partner with leaders to develop annual release forecasting plans and will track execution progress against those plans. They will also partner with key financial leaders within our segment to enable seamless deployment of projects and execution of strategies. This person will develop interdepartmental onboarding programs and lead discipline-wide upskilling sessions to ensure release and deployment seamlessness across all technology studios and initiatives. What You Will Do: Responsible for supporting release strategy, developing release plans, schedules, processes, and documentation in collaboration with cross-functional teams. Dive deep into technical systems to triage SW Release risks and issues found, take necessary actions to mitigate them and stay connected to the details to help make the right release tradeoffs. Develop and enhance program and release criteria, driving release quality metrics and improvements. Create, maintain, and communicate program release progress and updates to all stakeholders. Serve as an integrator on a wide variety of initiatives to advance segment operations and maximize the overall effectiveness of Product Design, Program Management, and Software Engineering. Liaison with Product & Technical Directors for ongoing annual strategic forecasting of Release Management, standardizing workflows and onboarding practices, and ensure web & mobile deliverables meet strategic objectives across all major app platforms. Provide data-driven, procedural solutions to drive intelligence on the health of our services, deployments, and releases. Facilitate agile methodologies and introduce Engineering-driven problem-solving sessions (e.g. Monthly Innovation Friday) to encourage creativity & synthesis. Establish clear internal communication hierarchies, systems/templates for inter-departmental procedural clarity. Tactical and strategic/ad-hoc analysis across several different business units. Develop internal training sessions, manage, and maintain onboarding practices to enrich the skill sets of all new hires. Mentor team members of all disciplines to ensure technical and delivery quality. What You Will Bring: Basic Qualifications Minimum of 7+ years of related experience. Bachelor's degree in Business Management or IT, or comparable field of study, and/or equivalent work experience. Experience in release management and knowledge of app/web platforms (i.e., iOS, Android, App Store, Play Store). Experience in agile software development methodologies. Superb organization, detail-orientation, and project management skills, with the ability to effectively prioritize and balance short and long-term work streams. Highly effective oral and written communication skills, ability to develop beneficial relationships and networks in order to achieve results. Strong presentation and design skills; experience with Keynote, PowerPoint and internal collaboration sites (e.g. Confluence, Box, Office365, Slack, MS Teams etc.). Ability to flex and pivot quickly based on priority shifts and/or changes in workstreams. Proven experience in influencing business and technology leadership to drive positive lasting outcomes. Solid understanding of program and project management principles. Strong situational analysis and decision-making abilities. Preferred Qualifications Familiarity with corporate accounting software such as SAP, and presentation software such as Keynote is a plus. F&A experience for capital planning and project planning. Experience with Airtable and Jira. Understanding of Disney existing procedures and corporate culture, a plus. The hiring range for this position in Seattle, Washington and New York, New York is $159,500 - $213,900 per year, in Glendale, California is $152,200 - $204,100 per year, and in San Francisco, California is $166,800 - $223,600. 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. 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.
Feb 17, 2025
Full time
Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology On any given day at Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology, we're reimagining ways to create magical viewing experiences for the world's most beloved stories while also transforming Disney's media business for the future. Whether that's evolving our streaming and digital products in new and immersive ways, powering worldwide advertising and distribution to maximize flexibility and efficiency, or delivering Disney's 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. A few reasons why we think you'd love working for Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology Building the future of Disney's media business: DE&E Technologists are designing and building the infrastructure that will power Disney's media, advertising, and distribution businesses for years to come. Reach & 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. Innovation: We develop and execute groundbreaking products and techniques that shape industry norms and enhance how audiences experience sports, entertainment & news. The Product & Data Engineering team is responsible for end-to-end development for Disney's world-class consumer-facing products, including streaming platforms Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+, and digital products & experiences across ESPN, Marvel, Disney Studios, NatGeo, and ABC News. The team drives innovation at scale for millions of consumers around the world across Apple, Android, Smart TVs, game consoles, and the web, with our platforms powering core experiences like personalization, search, messaging and data. Reporting to the manager of Release Management within Product & Data Engineering, the Lead Release Analyst will introduce procedural excellence and drive the release management strategy for DE&E Tech globally. This person will partner with leaders to develop annual release forecasting plans and will track execution progress against those plans. They will also partner with key financial leaders within our segment to enable seamless deployment of projects and execution of strategies. This person will develop interdepartmental onboarding programs and lead discipline-wide upskilling sessions to ensure release and deployment seamlessness across all technology studios and initiatives. What You Will Do: Responsible for supporting release strategy, developing release plans, schedules, processes, and documentation in collaboration with cross-functional teams. Dive deep into technical systems to triage SW Release risks and issues found, take necessary actions to mitigate them and stay connected to the details to help make the right release tradeoffs. Develop and enhance program and release criteria, driving release quality metrics and improvements. Create, maintain, and communicate program release progress and updates to all stakeholders. Serve as an integrator on a wide variety of initiatives to advance segment operations and maximize the overall effectiveness of Product Design, Program Management, and Software Engineering. Liaison with Product & Technical Directors for ongoing annual strategic forecasting of Release Management, standardizing workflows and onboarding practices, and ensure web & mobile deliverables meet strategic objectives across all major app platforms. Provide data-driven, procedural solutions to drive intelligence on the health of our services, deployments, and releases. Facilitate agile methodologies and introduce Engineering-driven problem-solving sessions (e.g. Monthly Innovation Friday) to encourage creativity & synthesis. Establish clear internal communication hierarchies, systems/templates for inter-departmental procedural clarity. Tactical and strategic/ad-hoc analysis across several different business units. Develop internal training sessions, manage, and maintain onboarding practices to enrich the skill sets of all new hires. Mentor team members of all disciplines to ensure technical and delivery quality. What You Will Bring: Basic Qualifications Minimum of 7+ years of related experience. Bachelor's degree in Business Management or IT, or comparable field of study, and/or equivalent work experience. Experience in release management and knowledge of app/web platforms (i.e., iOS, Android, App Store, Play Store). Experience in agile software development methodologies. Superb organization, detail-orientation, and project management skills, with the ability to effectively prioritize and balance short and long-term work streams. Highly effective oral and written communication skills, ability to develop beneficial relationships and networks in order to achieve results. Strong presentation and design skills; experience with Keynote, PowerPoint and internal collaboration sites (e.g. Confluence, Box, Office365, Slack, MS Teams etc.). Ability to flex and pivot quickly based on priority shifts and/or changes in workstreams. Proven experience in influencing business and technology leadership to drive positive lasting outcomes. Solid understanding of program and project management principles. Strong situational analysis and decision-making abilities. Preferred Qualifications Familiarity with corporate accounting software such as SAP, and presentation software such as Keynote is a plus. F&A experience for capital planning and project planning. Experience with Airtable and Jira. Understanding of Disney existing procedures and corporate culture, a plus. The hiring range for this position in Seattle, Washington and New York, New York is $159,500 - $213,900 per year, in Glendale, California is $152,200 - $204,100 per year, and in San Francisco, California is $166,800 - $223,600. 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. 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.
Job Summary We are looking for an experienced Production Executive, well-practiced in delivering High-End Television scripted content. This is a senior role which will require you to work closely with the VP of Production Management and the Commissioning Executives from script to screen as well as liaising with the independent production companies/3rd party producers/local service providers to deliver high-end programming on budget and on time, which will drive ratings and reach for our global streaming service. You will support the strategy for scripted content to ensure that it remains consistent with our overall strategy and vision for Disney + and manage appropriate communication, education and implementation of our policies, processes and procedures. This is an office-based role. 4 days working in the Hammersmith, London office with 1 day working from home (Monday or Friday). The Opportunity & Responsibilities: Production: Increase awareness, understanding and standard of key production management industry best practices as well as reinforcing the Disney + core values; diversity, equity and inclusion, accessibility; health & safety; safeguarding; health & well-being; training; environmental and sustainability matters; content and physical security. Work closely with Business Affairs, Commissioning Execs; Production Management teams and Finance to ensure the conditions for greenlight are met. Risk analysis and mitigation in all aspects of production from financial, physical operational and welfare. Work closely with internal stakeholders to effect production solutions to increase use of internal resource where these represent best value (e.g., procurement, insurance, H&S, tech solutions, marketing, press & promos, localisation); and ensure smooth onboarding of indies/3rd party partners. Raise awareness, understanding and standard of all up-to-date broadcast and production knowledge and technology within the team and continue to build experience of new industry guidance to instil best practice in all our original commissioned productions. Draw up internal budget analysis and tracking documents as required. Leadership and Management: Be responsible for delivering effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders (Editorial, Business Affairs, Legal, Finance, Compliance, Content & Physical Security, H&S, Procurement, Compliance, Marketing & Press and Post Production). Work seamlessly with unscripted teams to deliver shared goals and objectives and develop cross-genre learnings. Manage, motivate and develop the best production management teams for the job. Indie/3rd Party Management: Ensure the cost of each commission is agreed with Editorial, Commissioning, BA and Finance and work closely with Director of Post Production to ensure that delivery is feasible within the proposed timeframe. Lead budget negotiations with indies/3rd party producers, ensuring rates are within the appropriate budget banding. Negotiate and offer production solutions, approve production technology, operational issues and production schedules including, if applicable returning series strategy; work closely with Director of Post Production to approve tech specs and tech workflows. Support and guide indies/3rd party producers through our internal greenlight process and liaise with them at all stages of production throughout development to delivery. Ensure best practice principles and protocols are implemented and adhered to across all genres, all EMEA. Ensure budgets are monitored by overseeing regular cost reports and progress reports; anticipate problems and advise VP Production Management, Commissioning Execs and Finance Exec when production and/or budgetary issues arise. Liase with indies/3rd party producers at all stages and have an overview on a large number of individual projects over multiple regions. Deliver clear, concise, accurate internal reporting of projects, pipeline, risks and goals and objectives delivery. The Experience We Require From You: This role requires a high level of diplomatic communication and negotiating skills as well as strong editorial judgement and excellent written communication skills. Proven experience of managing and delivering High-End TV programming at production executive, co-producer/line producer level. Detailed knowledge of budgeting, scheduling and post-production. Strong working knowledge and understanding of industry agreements; Pact, Equity, Bectu, WGGB, WGA, DGA, SAG, etc. Able to demonstrate a good knowledge and understanding of all broadcast and production technology as well as knowledge of key talent (writers, directors, other key creative HoD's in the UK and beyond). Will be a highly self-motivated professional with a proactive and positive thinking approach who is willing to get stuck in and get the job done. Will possess the use of initiative and be able to think and prioritise quickly under pressure. Attention to detail is a key essential element for this role. The Perks 25 days annual leave. Private medical insurance & dental care. Free Park Entry: You will have the opportunity to enter any of our parks with your family and friends for free. Disney Discounts: you are entitled to discounts on designated Disney products, resort F&B and ticketing. Excellent parental and guardian leave. Employee Resource Groups - Disney DIVERSITY, Disney PRIDE, ENABLED, and our Mental Health & Wellbeing Group, TRUST. The Walt Disney Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to be a diverse workforce that is representative of our audiences, and where all can thrive and belong. Disney is committed to forming a team that includes and respects a variety of voices, identities, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided the necessary accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive all benefits of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Feb 17, 2025
Full time
Job Summary We are looking for an experienced Production Executive, well-practiced in delivering High-End Television scripted content. This is a senior role which will require you to work closely with the VP of Production Management and the Commissioning Executives from script to screen as well as liaising with the independent production companies/3rd party producers/local service providers to deliver high-end programming on budget and on time, which will drive ratings and reach for our global streaming service. You will support the strategy for scripted content to ensure that it remains consistent with our overall strategy and vision for Disney + and manage appropriate communication, education and implementation of our policies, processes and procedures. This is an office-based role. 4 days working in the Hammersmith, London office with 1 day working from home (Monday or Friday). The Opportunity & Responsibilities: Production: Increase awareness, understanding and standard of key production management industry best practices as well as reinforcing the Disney + core values; diversity, equity and inclusion, accessibility; health & safety; safeguarding; health & well-being; training; environmental and sustainability matters; content and physical security. Work closely with Business Affairs, Commissioning Execs; Production Management teams and Finance to ensure the conditions for greenlight are met. Risk analysis and mitigation in all aspects of production from financial, physical operational and welfare. Work closely with internal stakeholders to effect production solutions to increase use of internal resource where these represent best value (e.g., procurement, insurance, H&S, tech solutions, marketing, press & promos, localisation); and ensure smooth onboarding of indies/3rd party partners. Raise awareness, understanding and standard of all up-to-date broadcast and production knowledge and technology within the team and continue to build experience of new industry guidance to instil best practice in all our original commissioned productions. Draw up internal budget analysis and tracking documents as required. Leadership and Management: Be responsible for delivering effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders (Editorial, Business Affairs, Legal, Finance, Compliance, Content & Physical Security, H&S, Procurement, Compliance, Marketing & Press and Post Production). Work seamlessly with unscripted teams to deliver shared goals and objectives and develop cross-genre learnings. Manage, motivate and develop the best production management teams for the job. Indie/3rd Party Management: Ensure the cost of each commission is agreed with Editorial, Commissioning, BA and Finance and work closely with Director of Post Production to ensure that delivery is feasible within the proposed timeframe. Lead budget negotiations with indies/3rd party producers, ensuring rates are within the appropriate budget banding. Negotiate and offer production solutions, approve production technology, operational issues and production schedules including, if applicable returning series strategy; work closely with Director of Post Production to approve tech specs and tech workflows. Support and guide indies/3rd party producers through our internal greenlight process and liaise with them at all stages of production throughout development to delivery. Ensure best practice principles and protocols are implemented and adhered to across all genres, all EMEA. Ensure budgets are monitored by overseeing regular cost reports and progress reports; anticipate problems and advise VP Production Management, Commissioning Execs and Finance Exec when production and/or budgetary issues arise. Liase with indies/3rd party producers at all stages and have an overview on a large number of individual projects over multiple regions. Deliver clear, concise, accurate internal reporting of projects, pipeline, risks and goals and objectives delivery. The Experience We Require From You: This role requires a high level of diplomatic communication and negotiating skills as well as strong editorial judgement and excellent written communication skills. Proven experience of managing and delivering High-End TV programming at production executive, co-producer/line producer level. Detailed knowledge of budgeting, scheduling and post-production. Strong working knowledge and understanding of industry agreements; Pact, Equity, Bectu, WGGB, WGA, DGA, SAG, etc. Able to demonstrate a good knowledge and understanding of all broadcast and production technology as well as knowledge of key talent (writers, directors, other key creative HoD's in the UK and beyond). Will be a highly self-motivated professional with a proactive and positive thinking approach who is willing to get stuck in and get the job done. Will possess the use of initiative and be able to think and prioritise quickly under pressure. Attention to detail is a key essential element for this role. The Perks 25 days annual leave. Private medical insurance & dental care. Free Park Entry: You will have the opportunity to enter any of our parks with your family and friends for free. Disney Discounts: you are entitled to discounts on designated Disney products, resort F&B and ticketing. Excellent parental and guardian leave. Employee Resource Groups - Disney DIVERSITY, Disney PRIDE, ENABLED, and our Mental Health & Wellbeing Group, TRUST. The Walt Disney Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to be a diverse workforce that is representative of our audiences, and where all can thrive and belong. Disney is committed to forming a team that includes and respects a variety of voices, identities, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided the necessary accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive all benefits of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology On any given day at Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology, we're reimagining ways to create magical viewing experiences for the world's most beloved stories while also transforming Disney's media business for the future. Whether that's evolving our streaming and digital products in new and immersive ways, powering worldwide advertising and distribution to maximize flexibility and efficiency, or delivering Disney's 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. A few reasons why we think you'd love working for Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology Building the future of Disney's media business: DE&E Technologists are designing and building the infrastructure that will power Disney's media, advertising, and distribution businesses for years to come. Reach & 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. Innovation: We develop and execute groundbreaking products and techniques that shape industry norms and enhance how audiences experience sports, entertainment & news. Consumer Software Engineering Consumer Software Engineering is all about the end user. This team manages all front-end development for the consumer-facing apps that house Disney's portfolio of brands. For example, if you're watching Disney+ on your Apple TV - and the interface is engaging, responsive, and seamless - you have this team to thank. The list of platforms this team manages includes: iOS & Android; Smart TVs like Samsung, LG, Chromecast, Roku, & Amazon; game consoles like Xbox and PlayStation; and desktop & mobile web browsers. Job Summary: As a Lead Software Engineer for the Customer Software Engineering, Apple Client SDK Engineering Team, you will help us push the boundaries of what is possible on some of the most interesting 10-foot devices in the marketplace! You'll be part of the team that builds our Direct-to-Consumer apps through a critical component to help enable client-server interactions in our apps, such as Disney+, Star+, ESPN+, and Hulu on Apple devices. Best of all, you'll get to build this in Swift! We're looking for an engineer who has substantial experience in Swift, who knows how to consider cross platform design, is familiar with sound architectural patterns and can collaborate with others working on other platforms to provide the best app experiences for our developers and users on devices across the varying spectrum from iPhones, iPads, and Apple TV. What will the future of streaming look like; and are you ready to be a part of it? Responsibilities and Duties of the Role: Help define the design and architecture of the client SDK in a small team setting while collaborating across the organization. Write code and multi-platform specifications that establish and improve the way our applications interact with the Disney services. Building on code quality through test-driven development and unit testing. Collaborate closely with other engineering, product, design, and marketing teams to help define product requirements. Be able to lead new initiatives by building consensus and unblocking development for others across multiple teams. Infrequently but occasionally help support significant releases during non-standard business hours. Required Education, Experience/Skills/Training: Basic Qualifications: 7+ years of experience building highly scalable and performant production level applications. Strong experience in Swift development. Proven architectural skills and ability to communicate about software processes, architectures and design patterns. Experience collaborating with team members. Experience mentoring junior level team members. Experience with source control. Experience with RxSwift. Experience with Swift Package Manager. Preferred Qualifications: Experience building reusable frameworks and SDK's for other application developers. Experience building apps on mobile and connected devices. Video streaming technologies including HLS and DRM. Experience with GraphQL. JavaScript DevOps tooling and test frameworks including Gulp, Jenkins, and Mocha. Familiarity with Git for source control. Experience reading specifications written in OpenAPI. Experience writing and maintaining technical documentation and specifications. Experience in using scripting languages for task automation. Required Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent training or work experience. The hiring range for this position in San Francisco, CA is $166,800.00 to $223,600.00 per year, in New York, NY and Seattle, WA is $159,500.00 to $213,900.00 per year, and in Santa Monica, CA and Bristol, CT is $152,200.00 to $204,100.00 per year. 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. 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.
Feb 15, 2025
Full time
Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology On any given day at Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology, we're reimagining ways to create magical viewing experiences for the world's most beloved stories while also transforming Disney's media business for the future. Whether that's evolving our streaming and digital products in new and immersive ways, powering worldwide advertising and distribution to maximize flexibility and efficiency, or delivering Disney's 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. A few reasons why we think you'd love working for Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology Building the future of Disney's media business: DE&E Technologists are designing and building the infrastructure that will power Disney's media, advertising, and distribution businesses for years to come. Reach & 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. Innovation: We develop and execute groundbreaking products and techniques that shape industry norms and enhance how audiences experience sports, entertainment & news. Consumer Software Engineering Consumer Software Engineering is all about the end user. This team manages all front-end development for the consumer-facing apps that house Disney's portfolio of brands. For example, if you're watching Disney+ on your Apple TV - and the interface is engaging, responsive, and seamless - you have this team to thank. The list of platforms this team manages includes: iOS & Android; Smart TVs like Samsung, LG, Chromecast, Roku, & Amazon; game consoles like Xbox and PlayStation; and desktop & mobile web browsers. Job Summary: As a Lead Software Engineer for the Customer Software Engineering, Apple Client SDK Engineering Team, you will help us push the boundaries of what is possible on some of the most interesting 10-foot devices in the marketplace! You'll be part of the team that builds our Direct-to-Consumer apps through a critical component to help enable client-server interactions in our apps, such as Disney+, Star+, ESPN+, and Hulu on Apple devices. Best of all, you'll get to build this in Swift! We're looking for an engineer who has substantial experience in Swift, who knows how to consider cross platform design, is familiar with sound architectural patterns and can collaborate with others working on other platforms to provide the best app experiences for our developers and users on devices across the varying spectrum from iPhones, iPads, and Apple TV. What will the future of streaming look like; and are you ready to be a part of it? Responsibilities and Duties of the Role: Help define the design and architecture of the client SDK in a small team setting while collaborating across the organization. Write code and multi-platform specifications that establish and improve the way our applications interact with the Disney services. Building on code quality through test-driven development and unit testing. Collaborate closely with other engineering, product, design, and marketing teams to help define product requirements. Be able to lead new initiatives by building consensus and unblocking development for others across multiple teams. Infrequently but occasionally help support significant releases during non-standard business hours. Required Education, Experience/Skills/Training: Basic Qualifications: 7+ years of experience building highly scalable and performant production level applications. Strong experience in Swift development. Proven architectural skills and ability to communicate about software processes, architectures and design patterns. Experience collaborating with team members. Experience mentoring junior level team members. Experience with source control. Experience with RxSwift. Experience with Swift Package Manager. Preferred Qualifications: Experience building reusable frameworks and SDK's for other application developers. Experience building apps on mobile and connected devices. Video streaming technologies including HLS and DRM. Experience with GraphQL. JavaScript DevOps tooling and test frameworks including Gulp, Jenkins, and Mocha. Familiarity with Git for source control. Experience reading specifications written in OpenAPI. Experience writing and maintaining technical documentation and specifications. Experience in using scripting languages for task automation. Required Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent training or work experience. The hiring range for this position in San Francisco, CA is $166,800.00 to $223,600.00 per year, in New York, NY and Seattle, WA is $159,500.00 to $213,900.00 per year, and in Santa Monica, CA and Bristol, CT is $152,200.00 to $204,100.00 per year. 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. 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.
Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology On any given day at Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology, we're reimagining ways to create magical viewing experiences for the world's most beloved stories while also transforming Disney's media business for the future. Whether that's evolving our streaming and digital products in new and immersive ways, powering worldwide advertising and distribution to maximize flexibility and efficiency, or delivering Disney's 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. A few reasons why we think you'd love working for Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology Building the future of Disney's media business: DE&E Technologists are designing and building the infrastructure that will power Disney's media, advertising, and distribution businesses for years to come. Reach & 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. Innovation: We develop and execute groundbreaking products and techniques that shape industry norms and enhance how audiences experience sports, entertainment & news. As part of the Living Room Devices, Roku Client Application Engineering Team, you will help us push the boundaries of what is possible on some of the most interesting 10-foot devices in the marketplace! You'll be part of the team that builds our Direct-to-Consumer client apps, such as Disney+, Star+, ESPN and Hulu on one of the most popular streaming devices on the market. Job Summary: We're looking for experienced Lead-level Software Engineer for the Roku Client Application Engineering Team, where you'll be part of the team that builds our Direct-to-Consumer client apps, such as Disney+, Star+, ESPN and Hulu on Roku streaming devices and smart TVs. We're looking for an engineer who, ideally, has experience in BrightScript and is ready to write client apps that provide the best experiences for our viewers. Responsibilities and Duties of the Role: Be a critical member of a team of engineers responsible for building our client app experiences in BrightScript, using the Roku SceneGraph SDK Contribute to the development of new application features from on-boarding to browse UI/UX experiences, analytics, video playback UI/UX and much more. If you see it on screen, you'll likely have a chance to work on it in code Have the opportunity to contribute to the development of tools and systems outside of the Roku apps, such as JavaScript- & React-based web tools, gulp build scripts, AWS configurations, and Node.js services Work with Roku to vet new hardware, firmware and certification requirements from a client application perspective Collaborate closely with our client SDK engineering, design engineering, services engineering teams and product owners to help understand and communicate requirements and device limitations Required Education, Experience/Skills/Training: Basic Qualifications At least 7 years of development experience with a client-side development stack, ideally with at least 2 years BrightScript experience Experience with MVVM (Model-View-ViewModel) architecture Candidates will be expected to be proficient in technical design and development of generalized solutions, such as reusable utilities and UI components, and generalized logic that can be consumed by multiple applications Candidates should have experience mentoring junior level team members Preferred Qualifications Extensive experience creating beautiful, rich, performant user interfaces, including implementing pixel-perfect designs and animations Experience working on user interface-level code and knowledge of common patterns, architectures, and approaches to present a data-driven UX to viewers Familiarity with development and troubleshooting on set-top boxes or Smart TVs Experience working on a range of devices with varying performance and capabilities Experience with configuration-driven development Experience with performance optimization and feature degradation techniques Experience creating and extending templated controls, and writing custom controls Experience with asynchronous and concurrent code Experience with unit testing and related patterns Experience with JavaScript client- and server-side development Experience with DevOps, gulp scripts, Jenkins and AWS Required Education Bachelor's degree or better in Computer Science or a related technical field or equivalent job experience. The hiring range for this position in New York, NY is per year $159,500 - $213,900 per year, Seattle, WA is $159,500 - $213,900 per year, Bristol, CT is $152,200 - $204,100 per year, and Glendale, CA is $152,200 - $204,100 per year. 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. 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.
Feb 15, 2025
Full time
Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology On any given day at Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology, we're reimagining ways to create magical viewing experiences for the world's most beloved stories while also transforming Disney's media business for the future. Whether that's evolving our streaming and digital products in new and immersive ways, powering worldwide advertising and distribution to maximize flexibility and efficiency, or delivering Disney's 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. A few reasons why we think you'd love working for Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology Building the future of Disney's media business: DE&E Technologists are designing and building the infrastructure that will power Disney's media, advertising, and distribution businesses for years to come. Reach & 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. Innovation: We develop and execute groundbreaking products and techniques that shape industry norms and enhance how audiences experience sports, entertainment & news. As part of the Living Room Devices, Roku Client Application Engineering Team, you will help us push the boundaries of what is possible on some of the most interesting 10-foot devices in the marketplace! You'll be part of the team that builds our Direct-to-Consumer client apps, such as Disney+, Star+, ESPN and Hulu on one of the most popular streaming devices on the market. Job Summary: We're looking for experienced Lead-level Software Engineer for the Roku Client Application Engineering Team, where you'll be part of the team that builds our Direct-to-Consumer client apps, such as Disney+, Star+, ESPN and Hulu on Roku streaming devices and smart TVs. We're looking for an engineer who, ideally, has experience in BrightScript and is ready to write client apps that provide the best experiences for our viewers. Responsibilities and Duties of the Role: Be a critical member of a team of engineers responsible for building our client app experiences in BrightScript, using the Roku SceneGraph SDK Contribute to the development of new application features from on-boarding to browse UI/UX experiences, analytics, video playback UI/UX and much more. If you see it on screen, you'll likely have a chance to work on it in code Have the opportunity to contribute to the development of tools and systems outside of the Roku apps, such as JavaScript- & React-based web tools, gulp build scripts, AWS configurations, and Node.js services Work with Roku to vet new hardware, firmware and certification requirements from a client application perspective Collaborate closely with our client SDK engineering, design engineering, services engineering teams and product owners to help understand and communicate requirements and device limitations Required Education, Experience/Skills/Training: Basic Qualifications At least 7 years of development experience with a client-side development stack, ideally with at least 2 years BrightScript experience Experience with MVVM (Model-View-ViewModel) architecture Candidates will be expected to be proficient in technical design and development of generalized solutions, such as reusable utilities and UI components, and generalized logic that can be consumed by multiple applications Candidates should have experience mentoring junior level team members Preferred Qualifications Extensive experience creating beautiful, rich, performant user interfaces, including implementing pixel-perfect designs and animations Experience working on user interface-level code and knowledge of common patterns, architectures, and approaches to present a data-driven UX to viewers Familiarity with development and troubleshooting on set-top boxes or Smart TVs Experience working on a range of devices with varying performance and capabilities Experience with configuration-driven development Experience with performance optimization and feature degradation techniques Experience creating and extending templated controls, and writing custom controls Experience with asynchronous and concurrent code Experience with unit testing and related patterns Experience with JavaScript client- and server-side development Experience with DevOps, gulp scripts, Jenkins and AWS Required Education Bachelor's degree or better in Computer Science or a related technical field or equivalent job experience. The hiring range for this position in New York, NY is per year $159,500 - $213,900 per year, Seattle, WA is $159,500 - $213,900 per year, Bristol, CT is $152,200 - $204,100 per year, and Glendale, CA is $152,200 - $204,100 per year. 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. 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.
Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology On any given day at Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology, we're reimagining ways to create magical viewing experiences for the world's most beloved stories while also transforming Disney's media business for the future. Whether that's evolving our streaming and digital products in new and immersive ways, powering worldwide advertising and distribution to maximize flexibility and efficiency, or delivering Disney's 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. The Product & Data Engineering team is responsible for end to end development for Disney's world-class consumer-facing products, including streaming platforms Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+, and digital products & experiences across ESPN, Marvel, Disney Studios, NatGeo, and ABC News. The team drives innovation at scale for millions of consumers around the world across Apple, Android, Smart TVs, game consoles, and the web, with our platforms powering core experiences like personalization, search, messaging and data. A few reasons why we think you'd love working for Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology Building the future of Disney's media business: DE&E Technologists are designing and building the infrastructure that will power Disney's media, advertising, and distribution businesses for years to come. Reach & 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. Innovation: We develop and execute groundbreaking products and techniques that shape industry norms and enhance how audiences experience sports, entertainment & news. Job Summary: Consumer Software Engineering is all about the end user. The team leads all front-end development for the consumer-facing apps that house Disney's portfolio of brands. For example, if you're watching Disney+ on your Apple TV - and the interface is engaging, adaptable, and magnificent - you have this team to thank. The list of platforms this team handles includes: iOS & Android; Smart TVs like Samsung, LG, Chromecast, Roku, & Amazon; game consoles like Xbox and PlayStation; and desktop & mobile web browsers. As a member of our DE&ET's web team you'll get to build exciting experiences on our core streaming product to engage our customers and help them discover the best Disney stories to watch and enjoy with their family! You will get to partner with several teams to help lead product features from ideation to building and shipping them with quality. You will be surrounded by colleagues eager to help you succeed and be part of an ambitious, impactful, rewarding culture. The Senior Software Engineer will serve as a high-level technical resource and "go-to" person, solving sophisticated technical challenges and finding opportunities to improve systems, products, and services. Responsibilities and Duties of the Role: Architect and develop core site functionality using Javascript (ES6+) HTML and CSS Work on a modern stack including React, TypeScript, NodeJS, and Amazon Web Services Prototype new features and research applicable technologies Use industry standard methodologies to continually increase performance and scalability Review code and pull requests to ensure product and design specifications are met Work with product and project management to refine specs and timelines and partner with other engineering teams to deliver best solutions Mentor and facilitate growth of junior engineers Maintain and support production streaming applications at global scale. Required Education, Experience/Skills/Training: Basic Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software, Electrical or Electronics Engineering, and/or equivalent work experience 5+ years relevant industry work experience Proven understanding of front-end web development technologies and principles (i.e. Javascript (ES6+) HTML, CSS, React, TypeScript, NodeJS, and Amazon Web Services) Experience working within a modern Javascript workflow through technologies such as: Git, CSS Preprocessors, Styled Components, Single Page Application frameworks and Module Bundlers (Webpack, etc). Proven track record to research solutions to complex problems Highly accountable with the ability to lead projects from beginning to end; designing workflows, breaking down and implementing tasks. Writes well-documented, clear, and high quality code with tests. Preferred Qualifications Experience with streaming video, large data applications, and analytics suites Knowledge of SEO, accessibility, observability and web performance metrics Experience integrating with REST and/or GraphQL APIs The hiring range for this position in Bristol, CT and LA, CA is $138,900.00 to $186,200.00 per year and in New York, NY and Seattle, WA is $145,400.00 to $195,000.00 per year. 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. 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.
Feb 15, 2025
Full time
Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology On any given day at Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology, we're reimagining ways to create magical viewing experiences for the world's most beloved stories while also transforming Disney's media business for the future. Whether that's evolving our streaming and digital products in new and immersive ways, powering worldwide advertising and distribution to maximize flexibility and efficiency, or delivering Disney's 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. The Product & Data Engineering team is responsible for end to end development for Disney's world-class consumer-facing products, including streaming platforms Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+, and digital products & experiences across ESPN, Marvel, Disney Studios, NatGeo, and ABC News. The team drives innovation at scale for millions of consumers around the world across Apple, Android, Smart TVs, game consoles, and the web, with our platforms powering core experiences like personalization, search, messaging and data. A few reasons why we think you'd love working for Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology Building the future of Disney's media business: DE&E Technologists are designing and building the infrastructure that will power Disney's media, advertising, and distribution businesses for years to come. Reach & 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. Innovation: We develop and execute groundbreaking products and techniques that shape industry norms and enhance how audiences experience sports, entertainment & news. Job Summary: Consumer Software Engineering is all about the end user. The team leads all front-end development for the consumer-facing apps that house Disney's portfolio of brands. For example, if you're watching Disney+ on your Apple TV - and the interface is engaging, adaptable, and magnificent - you have this team to thank. The list of platforms this team handles includes: iOS & Android; Smart TVs like Samsung, LG, Chromecast, Roku, & Amazon; game consoles like Xbox and PlayStation; and desktop & mobile web browsers. As a member of our DE&ET's web team you'll get to build exciting experiences on our core streaming product to engage our customers and help them discover the best Disney stories to watch and enjoy with their family! You will get to partner with several teams to help lead product features from ideation to building and shipping them with quality. You will be surrounded by colleagues eager to help you succeed and be part of an ambitious, impactful, rewarding culture. The Senior Software Engineer will serve as a high-level technical resource and "go-to" person, solving sophisticated technical challenges and finding opportunities to improve systems, products, and services. Responsibilities and Duties of the Role: Architect and develop core site functionality using Javascript (ES6+) HTML and CSS Work on a modern stack including React, TypeScript, NodeJS, and Amazon Web Services Prototype new features and research applicable technologies Use industry standard methodologies to continually increase performance and scalability Review code and pull requests to ensure product and design specifications are met Work with product and project management to refine specs and timelines and partner with other engineering teams to deliver best solutions Mentor and facilitate growth of junior engineers Maintain and support production streaming applications at global scale. Required Education, Experience/Skills/Training: Basic Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software, Electrical or Electronics Engineering, and/or equivalent work experience 5+ years relevant industry work experience Proven understanding of front-end web development technologies and principles (i.e. Javascript (ES6+) HTML, CSS, React, TypeScript, NodeJS, and Amazon Web Services) Experience working within a modern Javascript workflow through technologies such as: Git, CSS Preprocessors, Styled Components, Single Page Application frameworks and Module Bundlers (Webpack, etc). Proven track record to research solutions to complex problems Highly accountable with the ability to lead projects from beginning to end; designing workflows, breaking down and implementing tasks. Writes well-documented, clear, and high quality code with tests. Preferred Qualifications Experience with streaming video, large data applications, and analytics suites Knowledge of SEO, accessibility, observability and web performance metrics Experience integrating with REST and/or GraphQL APIs The hiring range for this position in Bristol, CT and LA, CA is $138,900.00 to $186,200.00 per year and in New York, NY and Seattle, WA is $145,400.00 to $195,000.00 per year. 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. 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.