Lead Software Engineer - AI Licensing and Publishing

Disney Experiences; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Disney Experiences is seeking a visionary Lead Software Engineer to drive scalable, AI-powered financial licensing platforms. You will design, build, and deploy services that integrate with financial systems and third-party platforms, shaping architecture and ensuring best-in-class automation.

You will mentor engineers, collaborate with product, finance, and data science teams, and stay ahead of AI and cloud-native trends to guide strategic decisions.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of software engineering experience, including leadership of complex projects.
• Experience with financial systems, licensing workflows, or royalty management platforms.
• Hands-on expertise developing AI/LLM solutions to automate business processes in enterprise environments.
• Excellent programming skills in Java and Python.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP) and container orchestration (Kubernetes).
• Agile development experience and familiarity with CI/CD pipelines.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of software solutions for licensing financial systems and AI-powered applications.
• Architect and implement scalable services that integrate with internal and third-party financial platforms.
• Collaborate with product, finance, and data science teams to define system requirements and deliver intelligent automation.
• Apply machine learning and AI techniques to optimize licensing workflows, forecasting, and compliance monitoring.
• Own the full software development lifecycle, including analysis, design, coding, testing, debugging, and documentation.
• Mentor junior engineers and foster a culture of innovation, inclusion, and technical excellence.
• Stay current with emerging technologies in AI, financial systems, and cloud-native development to inform strategic decisions.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Java

Python

Agile development

CI/CD pipelines

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Master's degree in Technology (a plus)

Tools

AWS

GCP

Kubernetes

Job description

Disney Experiences is seeking a visionary Lead Software Engineer to drive scalable, AI-powered financial licensing platforms. You will design, build, and deploy services that integrate with financial systems and third-party platforms, shaping architecture and ensuring best-in-class automation.

You will mentor engineers, collaborate with product, finance, and data science teams, and stay ahead of AI and cloud-native trends to guide strategic decisions.