Sr Software Engineer

The Walt Disney Company; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 138,900 - 186,200; Full time

Job summary

The Walt Disney Company in Santa Monica is seeking a Sr Software Engineer responsible for developing a presentation API to enhance commerce experiences. The role involves working with Product and Business teams to grasp user flows and mentoring junior engineers.

Qualified candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in server-side development, strong skills in TypeScript and Node.js, and capability in API design. The role comes with a competitive salary range of $138,900 - $186,200 annually.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of related work experience.
• Strong understanding of design patterns and architecture.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside Product and Business teams to understand user flows.
• Develop a future-proof presentation API for commerce experiences.
• Lead technical discussions and mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Server-side development

TypeScript

Node.js

API design

Debugging skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, Software, Electrical or Electronics Engineering

Job description

Sr Software Engineer

Job ID: 10149633
Location: Santa Monica, California, United States
Business: Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology
Date posted: May 15, 2026

On any given day at Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology, we’re reimagining ways to create magical viewing experiences for the world’s most beloved stories while also transforming Disney’s media business for the future. Whether that’s evolving our streaming and digital products in new and immersive ways, powering worldwide advertising and distribution to maximize flexibility and efficiency, or delivering Disney’s unmatched entertainment and sports content, every day is a moment to make a difference to partners and hundreds of millions of people around the world.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside Product and Business teams to understand the business implications and user flows for sign‑up, switch, cancellation, and account management.
• Work closely with the Product team to transform requirements into clearly defined technical implementations.
• Develop a future‑proof presentation API that powers the commerce experiences.
• Mentor junior engineers on the team.
• Lead technical discussions to share expertise and best practices with the team.
• Understand key dependencies between core commerce systems such as payments, billing, and subscriptions and how they will affect clients.
• Be responsible for the complete software development lifecycle for our systems, encompassing conceptualization, design, implementation, code review, unit test, QA validation, load‑test, launch, and measure performance.
• Define technical and operational critical metrics to measure system health.

Basic Qualifications

• Proficient in server‑side development
• Strong programming skills (TypeScript or related programming languages)
• Strong understanding of Node.js ecosystem.
• Strong design patterns and architectural skills
• API design experience (authoring and providing feedback) with stakeholders.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent debugging skills
• Strong problem‑solving skills, with an ability to find compromises that move the team forward.
• Minimum of 5 years of related work experience
• 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 Santa Monica is $138,900 - $186,200 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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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