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Senior Software Engineer - Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology Careers
Software Engineer
Lead the design and delivery of scalable, high‑performance services that power Disney’s media platforms, leveraging Python, Node.js, AWS, and machine‑learning techniques to drive innovation and storytelling at scale.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Architect, develop, and maintain distributed services in Python and Node.js that support high‑traffic media applications.
- Design and implement scalable data pipelines and ML models on AWS to enhance content recommendation and personalization.
- Collaborate with product, design, and data science teams to translate business requirements into robust technical solutions.
- Mentor junior engineers, conduct code reviews, and promote best practices in CI/CD, testing, and security.
- Continuously evaluate emerging technologies and propose improvements to increase system reliability and performance.
Requirements
- 8+ years of software development experience with a strong focus on backend services.
- Deep knowledge of AWS services (EC2, Lambda, S3, RDS, DynamoDB, SageMaker).
- Hands‑on experience with machine‑learning workflows and data engineering pipelines.
- Excellent problem‑solving skills, strong communication, and a passion for delivering high‑quality, user‑centric products.
Skills
pythonnodejsawsmachine learning