Sr Software Engineer

1976 Walt Disney Attractions Technology LLC; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 141,900 - 190,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Financial incentives

Bonus potential

Job summary

1976 Walt Disney Attractions Technology LLC in Glendale, California is seeking a Sr Software Engineer to lead the design and implementation of scalable integration solutions using Mulesoft. You will play a critical role in enhancing data workflows and leveraging AI techniques to optimize licensing processes.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, 5+ years of software engineering experience, and exceptional skills in SQL and API management. This position offers a salary range of $141,900 to $190,300 per year, along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software engineering experience, focusing on data/application integration.
• 3+ years experience with Mulesoft integration software.
• Strong SQL skills and optimization of complex SQL statements.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop integration solutions using Mulesoft.
• Own the software development lifecycle from analysis to deployment.
• Mentor junior engineers and promote innovation and technical excellence.

Skills

Software engineering experience

Integration software Mulesoft

API Gateways/API management

SQL database skills

AI/ML frameworks experience

Programming skills in Java and Python

Cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Mulesoft

Google Apigee

TensorFlow

Scikit-learn

Kubernetes

Job description

Sr Software Engineer Req ID: 10149383

At Disney “We Power the Magic!” That’s our motto at Disney Experiences (DX) Technology & Digital. Our team creates world‑class immersive digital experiences for Disney’s Consumer Products Business. This role sits within the Technology & Digital organization for Disney Experiences and collaborates closely with cross‑functional teams across the company. The Senior Software Engineer will report to the Sr Manager, Technology.

About the Role & Team

We are seeking a talented Sr Software Engineer to drive and develop scalable and performing data and application integration through APIs and/or data across Licensing Financial Systems and Artificial Intelligence Systems. This role will be instrumental in shaping the architecture, integration, and delivery of next‑generation platforms that power financial licensing workflows and predictive analytics.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of data and application integration solution built using Mulesoft for licensing financial systems and AI‑powered applications.
• Own the full software development lifecycle, including analysis, design, coding, testing, debugging, and documentation.
• Collaborate with product, business, and data science teams to define system requirements and deliver intelligent automation and integration.
• Apply machine learning and AI techniques to optimize licensing workflows.
• Mentor junior or contracted engineers and foster a culture of innovation, inclusion, and technical excellence.
• Stay current with emerging technologies in integration, AI, financial systems, and cloud‑native development to inform strategic decisions.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years of software engineering experience, including development of data and application integration for complex and large‑scale systems.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience with integration software Mulesoft.
• Hands‑on experience with API Gateways/API management (Google Apigee).
• Excellent database skills in SQL and stored procedures and in optimizing large, complex SQL statements.
• Hands‑on expertise in AI/ML frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit‑learn) and data pipelines.
• Hands‑on building and deploying LLM‑based applications, including prompt engineering and fine‑tuning.
• Experience with RAG (Retrieval Augmented Generation), vector databases, and embeddings.
• Excellent programming skills in languages Java and Python.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and container orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes).
• Agile development experience and familiarity with CI/CD pipelines.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with licensing systems in media, entertainment, or digital content industries.
• Background in data engineering or applied AI in enterprise environments.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience). Master’s degree or certifications in AI, Data Science, or Financial Technology is a plus.

Compensation & Benefits

The hiring range for this position in Glendale, California is $141,900 to $190,300 per year and in Orlando, FL is $135,200 to $181,200 per year. The base pay actually offered will be based on internal equity and 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.