Disney Operations Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Job Posting Title:

Product Software Engineer II

Req ID:

10151235

Job Description:

Department/Group Overview:

Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology

Technology is at the heart of Disney's past, present, and future. Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology is a global organization of engineers, product developers, designers, technologists, data scientists, and more - all working to build and advance the technological backbone for Disney's media business globally.

The team marries technology with creativity to build world-class products, enhance storytelling, and drive velocity, innovation, and scalability for our businesses.We are Storytellers and Innovators. Creators and Builders. Entertainers and Engineers. We work with every part of The Walt Disney Company's media portfolio to advance the technological foundation and consumer media touch points serving millions of people around the world.

Here are a few reasons why we think you'd love working here:

• Building the future of Disney's media:Our Technologists are designing and building the products and platforms that will power our media, advertising, and distribution businesses for years to come.

• Reach, Scale & Impact:More than ever, Disney's technology and products serve as a signature doorway for fans' connections with the company's brands and stories. Disney+. Hulu. ESPN. ABC. ABC News...and many more. These products and brands - and the unmatched stories, storytellers, and events they carry - matter to millions of people globally.

• Innovation:We develop and implement groundbreaking products and techniques that shape industry norms, and solve complex and distinctive technical problems.

Content Platforms & Operations is responsible for the development and ongoing advancement of the technical and operational functions driving the worldwide distribution and monetization of Disney's linear networks and theatrical content. This includes Disney's media supply chain and storage, network and theatrical distribution operations, media localization, network transmission and origination, and more. The global team also plays a critical role as the primary collaboration point for Product & Technology with Disney's EMEA, APAC, and LATAM regional business teams.

Ever wonder how the innovative storytelling from the world's most beloved brands - Star Wars, Marvel, Pixar, ESPN, 20th Century, National Geographic, FX, Freeform, Disney Channels, ABC, and more -- makes it to viewers around the globe and beyond (yes, we also deliver content to the International Space Station)? Come join our growing team that builds global products, platforms and tools that deliver and monetize our company's unmatched collection of content, power our businesses and reflect the company's innovative spirit.

If you:

• Enjoy working with teams of talented and passionate people

• Have excellent communication skills

• Demonstrate determination in finding solutions to complex puzzles

• Have the curiosity and interests in how content goes from inception to consumers

• Employ positive thinking and can work constructively in a diverse team setting

• Enjoy transforming business strategy into innovative products & platforms

• Value learning and being exposed to new experiences

• Love working in a startup culture

• Find Media & Entertainment industry fascinating

then Content Platforms team is the place for you.We are growing and investing in innovative technology to deliver a state-of-the-art content pipeline.Come be a part of the magic that makes The Walt Disney Company one of the"World's Most Admired Companies".

Job Summary:

We are seeking a skilled Product Software Engineer II to join our Content Platform Engineering team, focusing on building and enhancing platform capabilities with a strong emphasis on enhancing and supporting our existing ingest & packaging platform and workflows. Our team develops and manages a diverse suite of products and services that power Disney's media supply chain, enabling content delivery for iconic brands like Disney+, ESPN+, Hulu, ABC, Marvel, and Star Wars.

In this role, you will be expected to develop backend and frontend solutions working as part of a team of software engineers, contributing to solve complex problems within the realm of fulfilling, validating, packaging, and delivering assets and metadata to all our internal and external partners.

Responsibilities and Duties of the Role:

• Write and Maintain Software Solutions: Design, write, test, and deploy high-quality code to develop reliable, maintainable software solutions.

• Collaborate with Cross-Functional Teams: Work closely with platform engineers, product teams, and stakeholders to ensure technical solutions effectively support business goals and content strategies.

• Production Support: Monitor and optimize production systems, ensuring platform stability, performance, and uptime.

• Mentorship: Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous learning.

Required Education, Experience/Skills/Training:

• Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent training or work experience

  • 3+ years of experience in technical field

  • Proficiency in object-oriented programming and software development

  • Knowledge of non-relational database systems, such as MongoDB and DynamoDB.

  • Knowledge of cloud providers like AWS or other cloud technologies.

  • Knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, TypeScript and NodeJS.

  • Knowledge of React and Docker.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

  • Consistent and proactive self-starter.

• Preferred Qualifications:

  • Strong knowledge of Data Structures, Distributed Systems, and Computational Complexity

  • Experience with one or more general purpose programming languages including but not limited to: Java, C/C++, C#, Python, JavaScript, Go, Scala.

  • Ability and interest to learn other coding languages as needed.

The hiring range for this position in Glendale, CA is $117,500 - $157,500. 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.

Job Posting Segment:

Content Platforms & Operations

Job Posting Primary Business:

CO - Distribution Platforms

Primary Job Posting Category:

Product Software Engineering

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Glendale, CA, USA

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2026-06-17