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Contract Disney Software Engineer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Sr Software Engineer

New York, NY · On-site

$134K - $176K/yr

Job Posting Title: Sr Software Engineer Req ID: 10149863 Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product ... Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology is a global organization of engineers, product ...

Sr Software Engineer

Glendale, CA · On-site

$135K - $181K/yr

Job Posting Title: Sr Software Engineer Req ID: 10149383 At Disney "We Power the Magic!" That's our motto at Disney Experiences (DX) Technology & Digital. Our team creates world-class immersive ...

Sr Software Engineer

Orlando, FL · On-site

$135K - $181K/yr

Job Posting Title: Sr Software Engineer Req ID: 10149383 At Disney "We Power the Magic!" That's our motto at Disney Experiences (DX) Technology & Digital. Our team creates world-class immersive ...

Lead Software Engineer

Orlando, FL · On-site

$148K - $180K/yr

A Disney Resort & Spa, and Disney Vacation Club. We are responsible for the end-to-end digital and ... The Lead Software Engineer will be contributing to a core platform with real-world impact ...

Senior Software Engineer

New York, NY · On-site

$134K - $176K/yr

Senior Software Engineer Req ID: 10145075 Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology ... Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology is a global organization of engineers, product ...

Senior Software Engineer

Seattle, WA · On-site

$139K - $183K/yr

Senior Software Engineer Req ID: 10145075 Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology ... Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology is a global organization of engineers, product ...

Sr Software Engineer

New York, NY · On-site

$148K - $199K/yr

Job Posting Title: Sr Software Engineer Req ID: 10145073 Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product ... Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology is a global organization of engineers, product ...

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How much do contract disney software engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for contract disney software engineer in the United States is $147,524.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $120,000.00 and $173,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Contract Disney Software Engineer vs Contract Software Developer?

AspectContract Disney Software EngineerContract Software Developer
CredentialsBachelor's in CS or related field, relevant experienceBachelor's in CS or related field, relevant experience
Work EnvironmentDisney studios or corporate offices, collaborative teamsVaries; tech companies, agencies, or freelance settings
Employer & IndustryDisney, entertainment/media industryTech firms, startups, or client-based projects across industries
Search & Comparison IntentYes, for entertainment/media projectsYes, for software development roles across industries

The main difference between a Contract Disney Software Engineer and a Contract Software Developer lies in the industry focus and work environment. Disney Software Engineers typically work within Disney's entertainment and media sector, often in collaborative studio settings, while Software Developers may work across various industries and environments. Both roles require similar technical credentials but differ in project scope and employer context.

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Infographic showing various Contract Disney Software Engineer job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 1% As Needed, 88% Full Time, 7% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 85% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 12% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $147,524 per year, or $70.9 per hour.

Principal Software Engineer

Lake Buena Vista, FL • On-site

The Walt Disney Company (France)
Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation • 10K+ employees

$200 - $250/hr

Other

Posted 21 days ago


Walt Disney Company rating

7.6

Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

Based on 130 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

5th of 52 rated entertainment


Job description

“We Power the Magic!” That’s our motto at Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Technology & Digital. 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 and 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 Retail & Restaurant Commerce Technology organization within Technology & Digital for Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products. It works closely with a diverse team of engineers and service owners from across the company.

The Principal Software Engineer will report to the Director of Software Engineering and will Design and build a highly scalable and distributed system for Disney’s Point of Sale platform. Work on designing the new cloud based real time architecture and implement it with the team considering all the functional requirements.

The Principal Software Engineer will also be responsible and take ownership for reliability, scalability, automation, and important issues related to uptime, availability and fast rate of improvement of Disney’s Point of Sale platform. Our goal is to build and guard the systems that delights our guests and cast members with watchful eye on resiliency, scalability and performance.

What You’ll Do
  • End to end engineering lead responsible for the implementation and automation of the Point of Sale system.
  • Owns and leads large development projects and team where a project comprises multiple components.
  • Identifies new directions and opportunities; champions the development of innovative solutions.
  • Works closely with management and architects to produce highly complex and sophisticated software on design projects that span several groups.
  • Performs strategic research and design for one or more major technical areas.
  • Monitors emerging technologies and proposes the adoption of appropriate new technologies.
  • Uses expert knowledge to develop creative solutions to critical issues and complex design problems.
  • Exercises exceptional judgment in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria to resolve issues.
  • Works on unprecedented and exceptionally complex technical issues requiring major vision, creativity and proactive solutions.
  • Overseeing, influencing and mentoring collaborative project teams, inclusive of on-shore and off-shore development resources, key clients, and other technical groups in the organization.
Required Qualifications & Skills
  • 10+ years of progressively related experience in design, development, and implementation of highly scalable, high-volume software systems and components, client-facing web applications, and major Internet-oriented applications and systems. 4-6 years of team lead experience.
  • Cloud (AWS/GCP/Azure) experience.
  • Certifications or working experience of ITIL and Agile processes.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Understand and analyze data pipelines, algorithms, and automated systems.
  • Basic knowledge integrating cloud-based data pipelines and analytics services.
  • Experience with mobile development (Android/iOS native, web apps designed for mobile).
  • In-depth, advanced expertise in relevant technologies, such as:
  • CS Fundamentals
  • Development tools like Eclipse
  • Cloud Technologies
  • Java/JavaScript
  • SQL/ NoSQL data modeling
  • JSON Messaging
  • Database Designs
  • HTTP Protocol
  • Web Services (SOAP & REST)
  • HTML/XHTML/DHTML & CSS
  • DevOps fundamentals
  • Test Automation concepts
  • Software Performance Optimization (memory, CPU, scaling, etc...)
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 Orlando, FL is $179,500 to $240,600 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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At Disney, we're storytellers. We make the impossible, possible. We do this through utilizing and developing cutting-edge technology and pushing the envelope to bring stories to life through our movies, products, interactive games, parks and resorts, and media networks. Now is your chance to join our talented team that delivers unparalleled creative content to audiences around the world. "We create happiness." That's our motto at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts. And it permeates everything we do. At Disney, you'll help inspire that magic by enabling our teams to push the limits of entertainment and create the never-before-seen!

Industry

Amusement, gambling, and recreation

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Burbank, CA, US

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