Sr Software Engineer-Licensing/AI Systems
Job Summary:
“We Power the Magic!” That’s our motto at Disney Experiences (DX). Our team creates world-class immersive digital experiences for the Company’s premier vacation brands including Disney’s Parks & Resorts worldwide, Disney Cruise Line, Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa, and Disney Vacation Club.
We are responsible for the end-to-end digital and physical Guest experience for all technology & digital-led initiatives across the Attractions & Entertainment, Food & Beverage, Resorts & Transportation, and Merchandise lines of business as well as other initiatives including MyDisneyExperience and Hey, Disney!
This role sits in the Disney Consumer Products - Licensing Technology organization within Disney Experiences. The Senior Software Engineer will report to the Senior Manager, Application Development. Please note that this role is not open to sponsorship of any kind at this time. (i.e.: OPT, H1B, TN)
What you will do:
- Lead the design, configuration, and deployment of Adaptive Planning models, sheets and dashboards for enterprise-level forecast planning
- Develop custom integrations between Adaptive Planning and other custom solutions using Java, Python, Custom Cloud Loader and RESTful APIs.
- Design and develop and provide oversight for web solutions for our existing and new platform.
- Analyze user stories, provide realistic estimations, and participate in sprint planning, scrums, demos, and retrospectives.
- Collaborate with product, and other stakeholders in defining solutions that are scalable, easily maintainable and within the expected budget and timeline.
- Create detailed software development documentation and assist in assigning tasks to team members.
- Build well-designed, well-engineered, stable, performant applications using Java, Angular, and Node JS
- Guide and mentor other team members by providing oversight and direction.
- Recommend improvements to processes, technologies, and coding practices that improve the team's effectiveness.
- Strong ability to maintain focus and problem solve in a dynamic, fast-paced environment working with cross-functional teams.
- Keep up to date with the current technologies and latest trends, be able to innovate and provide creative solutions to existing and new problems.
Technologies we use:
- Java, the Spring Framework, Services/MicroServices Architecture, Angular, Node JS, cloud experience (AWS), Relational Database Skills (Maria DB), Docker, monitoring/logging tools (e.g. Splunk, AppDynamics), Vault
Required Qualifications & Skills:
- 5 years of experience building highly scalable and performant production level applications.
- Experience with Workday Adaptive Planning, including model building, reporting and systems integration.
- Strong knowledge of REST APIs, data transformation, and enterprise reporting tools.
- Hands-on experience of developing and deploying custom AI solutions using LLMs to automate business processes or improve business outcomes in enterprise environments
- Experience in the entire development cycle, including technical design, development, testing, analysis, and product launch.
- Proven collaboration skills and ability to communicate about software processes, architectures, and design patterns across various teams.
- Experience mentoring junior team members and the ability to deliver encouraging and constructive feedback.
- Experience working in an Agile Team consisting of product managers, project managers, design, QA, and tech.
- Excellent communication skills required to interact with senior leaders, technical colleagues, and partners.
- Self-motivated, quick learner.
- Strong problem-solving and analysis skills.
- Strong knowledge of unit testing and continuous integration.
- Deep knowledge and experience of managing, orchestrating, and monitoring distributed production systems.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in Licensing Financial Systems
Required Education
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field/work experience
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The hiring range for this position in Glendale California is $141,900.00-$190,300.00 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.
About Disney Experiences:
Disney Experiences brings the magic of Disney stories and franchises to life through theme parks, resorts, cruise ships, unique vacation experiences, products and more around the world. Disney shines in the travel industry with six resort destinations in the United States, Europe and Asia; a top-rated cruise line; a popular vacation ownership program; and an award-winning guided family adventure business. Plus, Disney's global consumer products operations include the world's leading licensing business; the world's largest children's publishing brands; one of the world's largest licensors of games across all platforms; and Disney store locations around the world and on the web.
About The Walt Disney Company:
The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.
This position is with Walt Disney Attractions Technology LLC, which is part of a business we call Disney Experiences.
Walt Disney Attractions Technology 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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