Principal Software Architect (AI‑Driven Platforms)

The Walt Disney Company

Orlando (FL)

On-site

USD 180,000 - 241,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Bonus & long-term incentives

Medical benefits

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Job summary

The Walt Disney Company in Orlando seeks a Principal Software Engineer to lead architecture and end-to-end solution ownership for lodging and distribution platforms. You will guide complex features, mentor senior engineers, and influence design decisions across multiple teams.

Expect to work with Java/Spring Boot, Angular, Node.js, AWS, Docker, and AI-enabled tooling to deliver scalable, resilient software for Disney’s experiences. Competitive compensation applies.

Qualifications

Minimum 10 years of related work experience.
Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
Visionary leader fostering diversity and inclusion.
Expertise in Java/Spring Boot, RESTful APIs, Angular, Node.js, AWS and Docker.

Responsibilities

Provide architecture leadership and end-to-end solution ownership.
Lead complex features, plan and estimate major initiatives, evaluate tech like AI tools.
Mentor engineers and ensure architectural consistency across teams.
Drive scalable software design and responsible incident response.
Estimate projects, manage budgets, and influence development directions.

Skills

Java/Spring Boot

RESTful APIs

Angular

Node.js

AWS

Docker

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Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

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Job description

Expect to work with Java/Spring Boot, Angular, Node.js, AWS, Docker, and AI-enabled tooling to deliver scalable, resilient software for Disney’s experiences. Competitive compensation applies.

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