Software Engineer I

The Walt Disney Company; Glendale, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 98,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

The Walt Disney Company, through Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology, seeks a Software Engineer I in Glendale, CA. You will help build and maintain rights management systems and support capabilities across Disney's media products.

Join a collaborative, agile team focused on delivering scalable, innovative software for Disney’s global media business and digital platforms.

Qualifications

• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.
• Eagerness to learn and adapt to new technologies.
• Experience with at least one programming language; TypeScript or Java preferred; C++ or JavaScript also acceptable.
• Solid understanding of object-oriented programming principles.
• Familiarity with RESTful services and APIs.
• Knowledge of source control (Git).
• Experience with SQL and/or NoSQL databases.
• Exposure to build/deploy tools such as Jenkins and Docker.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in gathering and refining product requirements and user stories.
• Support design, development, testing, and deployment of full-stack applications across UI, API, and data layers; leverage AI-powered tools.
• Participate in peer reviews of code and designs to ensure quality.
• Investigate production incidents and service requests in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and implement innovative solutions.
• Contribute to integrating AI capabilities, including Generative AI APIs and ML models.

Skills

Problem solving

Learning mindset

Programming languages

OOP concepts

RESTful APIs

Git

SQL/NoSQL

Docker/Jenkins

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

Docker

Git

Job description

Software Engineer I

Job ID 10158076
Location Glendale, California, United States
Business Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology
Date posted Aug. 19, 2026

Job Summary:

Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology

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.

Content Platforms & Operations is responsible for the development and ongoing advancement of the technical and operational functions driving the worldwide distribution and monetization of Disney’s linear networks and theatrical content. This includes Disney’s media supply chain and storage, network and theatrical distribution operations, media localization, network transmission and origination, and more. The global team also plays a critical role as the primary collaboration point for Product & Technology with Disney’s EMEA, APAC, and LATAM regional business teams.

The Rights & Accounting fleet oversees products and optimizes workflows that enable TWDC to monetize content including content rights and avails management, content sales and content protection, content accounting, and talent payments.

Job Summary:

As a Software Engineer, you will play a meaningful role working across Rights Management supply chain applications, building and supporting capabilities, and taking ownership of the technical design and implementation of medium‑sized projects and features.

This position might be a great fit if you:

• Are a curious and efficient engineer who wants to help shape the direction of development and collaborate closely with some of the brightest minds in our organization.
• Thrive in an agile, collaborative environment where teamwork and innovation are valued.

In this role, you will focus on the systems that govern and track the rights & availability of TWDC media for use in 1st party products such as Disney+ and 3rd party digital media sales. You will collaborate closely with multiple internal and external teams to enable robust data integration capabilities.

Responsibilities and Duties of the Role:

• Assist in gathering, analyzing, and refining product requirements and user stories.
• Support the design, development, testing, and deployment of full‑stack software applications across the UI, API, and data layers while leveraging AI‑powered tools.
• Participate in peer reviews of code, solution designs, and system configurations to ensure quality and maintainability.
• Investigate and help resolve production incidents, service requests, and application issues in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to identify, evaluate, and implement innovative solutions.
• Contribute to the integration of AI capabilities into applications, including Generative AI APIs, machine learning models, and intelligent automation features.

Required Education, Experience/Skills/Training:

Basic Qualifications:

• Strong problem‑solving skills with the ability to work independently and learn quickly
• Demonstrated eagerness to learn and adapt to new technologies
• Experience with at least one programming language; preferred languages include TypeScript or Java, with C++ or JavaScript also acceptable
• Solid understanding of object‑oriented programming principles
• Familiarity with RESTful services and API concepts
• Understanding of source control fundamentals, with exposure to Git
• Knowledge of data persistence technologies (SQL and/or NoSQL)
• Exposure to build and deployment tools such as Jenkins and Docker
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Required 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 Glendale, CA is $97,500 to $130,700 per year based on a 40 hour work week. The amount of hours scheduled per week may vary based on business needs. 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.

About Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology:

At Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology, we’re blending imagination and innovation to reimagine the ways people experience and engage with the world’s most beloved stories and products. Our work is wide‑range and deeply sophisticated. We create amazing experiences, transform the future of media, and build products and platforms that enable the connection between people everywhere and the stories and sports they love.

Disney’s ability to marry world‑class technology with one‑of‑a‑kind creativity makes us unique. It is at the heart of our past, present, and future. We are Storytellers and Innovators. Creators and Builders. Entertainers and Engineers.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world‑class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with Disney Entertainment & Sports LLC , which is part of a business we call Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology .

Disney Entertainment & Sports LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. 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.

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