Product Software Engineer II

5014 Disney Entertainment & Sports LLC; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 117,500 - 157,500; Full time

Job summary

5014 Disney Entertainment & Sports LLC is seeking a skilled Product Software Engineer II to join the Content Platform Engineering team in Glendale, CA. The role focuses on building and enhancing platform capabilities for Disney's media supply chain.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, 3+ years of technical experience, and is proficient in object-oriented programming and cloud technologies. Compensation for this position ranges from $117,500 to $157,500.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a technical field.
• Proficiency in object-oriented programming and software development.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, write, test, and deploy high-quality code.
• Collaborate with platform engineers and product teams.
• Monitor and optimize production systems.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship.

Skills

Object-oriented programming

Software development

Communication skills

Knowledge of non-relational databases

Knowledge of cloud technologies

JavaScript

React

Docker

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

MongoDB

AWS

Node.js

Job description

Product Software Engineer II (REQ ID: 10151235)

Overview

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

Ideal Candidate

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

Job Summary

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

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

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

Preferred Qualifications:

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

Compensation

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