Staff Software Engineer - AI

Job ID 10128326 Location Seattle, Washington, United States / Burbank, California, United States / Orlando, Florida, United States Business The Walt Disney Company (Corporate) Date posted Aug. 14, 2025

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Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Staff Software Engineer to serve as the Technical Lead an AI platform development and architecture. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software engineering, with a particular focus on architecture and system design. This position requires a deep understanding of modern software development practices, a passion for innovation, and collaborate with a team of talented engineers.

Responsibilities:

Design and implement scalable, secure, and high-performance architectures for our digital platforms.
Ensure that architectural decisions align with business goals and technical standards.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate architecture into the overall product roadmap
Stay current with the latest technologies and industry trends in software engineering and architecture.
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to other engineers.
Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices.
Work closely with product managers and stakeholders to ensure design and deliverables can be achieved with high quality and on time.
Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues.
Innovate and propose new solutions to enhance our platforms' capabilities.
Drive the adoption of new technologies and methodologies that can improve our products and services.
Uses an Agile framework, specifically with an MVP and iterative approach
Brings to bear techniques to increase collaboration, predictability, and transparency for the team while promoting a culture of experimentation and innovation
Champions organization-wide processes and best practices related to ideation, delivery, prioritization, and customer engagement
Uses a lifelong learning mentality, knowing the latest best practices and technologies
Exercises good judgment when faced with risk, blockers, or tradeoffs

Qualifications:

Minimum of 7 years of related work experience
Proven experience in software engineering with a focus on architecture.
Experience leading technical teams
Proven experience designing and developing highly strategic products/platforms, large scale application/data deployments, managing software or data development lifecycles, and resolving issues that impact product success
Proficiency in modern programming languages and frameworks (e.g., Java, GO, Python, JavaScript, etc.).
Strong understanding of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP)
Strong understanding and experience of AI and MLE platforms and approaches (e.g., MCP, A2A, etc)
Experience with containerization and orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
Knowledge of DevOps practices and tools.
Experienced in SCRUM/Lean Agile frameworks with an MVP/iterative approach
Ability to influence, take calculated risks, make sound business decisions, and resolve concerns as needed
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills both written & verbal for technical audiences
Positive can-do partnership demeanor while working with cross-functional teams and business units
Must be detail oriented, self-organized, and capable of simultaneously prioritizing multiple efforts
Ability to resolve conflict
Prioritizes work effectively, making tradeoffs as necessary
Manages to deliverables.
Ability to thrive in a dynamic, collaborative, and fast paced environment
Models desired company cultural attributes and inclusive behaviors
Passion for Disney's mission and values

Nice To Haves:

Proficiency in Go programming language

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software, Electrical or Electronics engineering, or comparable field of study and/or equivalent work experience

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The hiring range for this position in Seattle is $159,500 - $213,900 per year and in California is $152,200 - $204,100 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.

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About The Walt Disney Company (Corporate):

At Disney Corporate you can see how the businesses behind the Company’s powerful brands come together to create the most innovative, far-reaching and admired entertainment company in the world. As a member of a corporate team, you’ll work with world-class leaders driving the strategies that keep The Walt Disney Company at the leading edge of entertainment. See and be seen by other innovative thinkers as you enable the greatest storytellers in the world to create memories for millions of families around the globe.

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 Disney Worldwide Services, Inc., which is part of a business we call The Walt Disney Company (Corporate).

Disney Worldwide Services, Inc. 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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