Sr Software Engineer

Socket.dev; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 141,900 - 190,300; Full time

Job summary

Disney Experiences (DX) Technology & Digital in Glendale, CA is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to drive data and application integration across licensing, financial systems, and AI-powered applications. You will own end-to-end development using Mulesoft, APIs, and cloud-native practices.

Collaborate with product, data science, and business teams to shape architecture, mentor engineers, and apply AI/ML techniques to optimize licensing workflows.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of software engineering experience with data and application integration for large-scale systems.
• At least 3 years of experience with Mulesoft integration software.
• Hands-on experience with API gateways/API management (Google Apigee).
• Strong SQL skills and ability to optimize complex queries.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Java

Python

SQL

AI/ML concepts

Cloud platforms

CI/CD

Agile

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Master’s degree or certifications in AI/Data Science is a plus

Tools

Mulesoft

Google Apigee

Kubernetes

TensorFlow / PyTorch

Job description

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.

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 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.