Engineering Manager - AI-Driven SDLC Leader

The Walt Disney Company; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 160,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The Walt Disney Company is seeking a Manager, Software Engineering in Orlando, Florida. You will lead a team responsible for critical engine applications across Disney Experiences, driving high standards in security, reliability and scalable architectures while embracing GenAI to accelerate the SDLC.

You will manage budgets, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and deliver technology solutions that improve on-site operations and guest experiences.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of related work experience with 5+ years in software delivery or product teams.
• Deep SDLC experience with enterprise-grade applications.
• Ability to forecast budgets and communicate delivery health.
• Practical or strategic AI/LLMs use to improve code quality and velocity.

Responsibilities

• Drive engineering excellence across security, reliability, monitoring, cost awareness, and SLAs.
• Lead architecture, patterns, and engineering best practices for your portfolio.
• Direct a team of engineers and product professionals with a people-first culture.
• Integrate GenAI tools across the SDLC for requirements, coding, testing and deployment.
• Lead technology delivery for operations-focused solutions with measurable business outcomes.
• Identify and remove blockers to maintain high-value delivery.

Skills

Leadership experience

Engineering rigor

Financial acumen

AI vision

Business operations tech aptitude

Vendor & resource management

Education

Bachelor's or foreign equivalent in CS/IS/Software/EE/Engineering

Job description

The Walt Disney Company is seeking a Manager, Software Engineering in Orlando, Florida. You will lead a team responsible for critical engine applications across Disney Experiences, driving high standards in security, reliability and scalable architectures while embracing GenAI to accelerate the SDLC.

You will manage budgets, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and deliver technology solutions that improve on-site operations and guest experiences.