Sr Network Engineer

Disney Entertainment; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 129,000 - 173,000; Full time

Job summary

Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology is seeking a Senior Network Engineer for Data Center, Backbone, and CDN to own design, capacity, and reliability of network paths from origin to edge for Disney+. You will collaborate across Operations, Platform, and Security teams on a global scale.

The role requires advanced TCP/IP, BGP/IGP expertise, and hands-on experience with data center switching, VXLAN/EVPN, and network automation. Strong communication and problem-solving are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical/engineering field or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of network engineering in large-scale production environments; strong TCP/IP, BGP, and IGP routing.
• Cisco NX‑OS, IOS‑XR, IOS‑XE expertise; familiarity with Cisco routers/switches/firewalls.
• Experience with data center switching (CLOS/leaf-spine) and VXLAN/EVPN overlays.
• Hands-on network automation and scripting (Python, Ansible, Terraform).
• Capability to resolve complex network issues and perform packet-level analysis.
• Experience with network observability tools and security best practices.
• Knowledge of multicast configuration and cloud networking (AWS/GCP).
• Excellent communication and cross-team collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, test, and maintain data center, backbone, and CDN/edge infrastructure.
• Diagnose and resolve network issues across backbone and data centers.
• Lead capacity planning, traffic engineering, and peering/egress on backbone/CDN links.
• Perform routine maintenance, OS patches, and network automation to reduce manual work.
• Participate in 24x7 on-call rotations and post-incident reviews.

Skills

Network engineering

TCP/IP

BGP/IGP routing

Cisco NX‑OS/IOS-XR/IOS-XE

Data center switching (CLOS/leaf-spine

Network automation (Python/Ansible/Ter

Education

Bachelor’s degree in technical/engineering field

Tools

Python

Ansible

Terraform

Kentik

Cisco Nexus/NX‑OS

Job description

Job Requirements

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.

Product Engineering is a unified team responsible for the engineering of Disney Entertainment & ESPN digital and streaming products and platforms. This includes product engineering, media engineering, quality assurance, engineering behind personalization, commerce, lifecycle, and identity.

We are looking for a Senior Network Engineer for Data Center, Backbone, & CDN who is passionate about large-scale network infrastructure. This is a technical leadership role within our Network engineering team, responsible for the data centers, IP backbone, and CDN/edge sites that deliver Disney+ to subscribers worldwide. You will own the design, capacity, and reliability of the network paths content travels across — from origin to edge — and partner closely with Operations, Platform, and Security teams. This position offers exposure to large-scale backbone and CDN engineering and the opportunity to shape network standards for one of the industry’s largest streaming platforms.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, test, and maintain data center, backbone, and CDN/edge network infrastructure (routing, switching, and optical/transport) that delivers Disney+ and our other streaming platforms.
• Identify, diagnose, and resolve network problems across backbone, data center, and CDN/edge sites, including complex multi-site streaming incidents.
• Partner with Engineering and Operations teams to define network standards and architecture, and lead capacity planning, traffic engineering, and peering/egress management across backbone and CDN links.
• Daily maintenance and problem resolution, operating system patches and software upgrades, routine hardware configuration, and network automation/tooling to reduce manual work.
• Participate in 24x7 on‑call rotation and post‑incident reviews.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (preferably in a technical/engineering field) or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of network engineering experience in large‑scale production environments, with an advanced understanding of TCP/IP and expert‑level BGP and IGP (OSPF/IS‑IS) routing.
• Cisco NX‑OS, IOS‑XR, and IOS‑XE expertise; strong familiarity with Cisco routers, switches, and firewalls.
• Experience with data center switching, including CLOS/leaf‑spine fabric and VXLAN/EVPN overlays.
• Hands‑on network automation and scripting experience (Python, Ansible, Terraform, or similar).
• Ability to efficiently resolve network issues with varying degrees of complexity, including packet‑level analysis.
• Setup and maintenance of network log management & observability/traffic‑analytics tooling (e.g., Kentik or similar).
• Knowledgeable in network security procedures, best practices, and network documentation/diagramming.
• Familiarity with multicast configuration and troubleshooting.
• Experience with cloud networking (AWS/GCP transit gateways, Direct Connect).
• Excellent communication and customer presentation skills; ability to collaborate across multiple teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience operating a large‑scale global backbone or CDN in media, streaming, or web‑scale/hyperscale environments.
• Experience with CDN/content delivery concepts, including caching, anycast routing, and egress/peering traffic management.
• Expert level understanding of multicast configuration and troubleshooting.
• Experience with segment routing/traffic engineering.
• Experience in multi vendor network topologies.
• Current CCIE or CCNP.
• A propensity to experiment with emerging technologies.
• Experience with: BGP4, OSPF, IS‑IS, Segment Routing, IP Multicast, VXLAN/EVPN, packet‑capturing tools, TCP/IP, Linux, and IPv6. Representative hardware: Cisco Nexus (all series), Cisco 8000 series (IP backbone), Catalyst 9000 series, Cisco Firepower NGFW, Arista EOS

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Disclaimer

PAY TRANSPARENCY

The hiring range for this position in Glendale, CA is $129,300 - $173,300 per year, and in New York, NY, it’s $135,400 - $181,600 per year. 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.

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, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. 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.

The Walt Disney Company is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.