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Product Software Engineer I

Glendale, CA · On-site

$97.50 - $130.70/hr

Job Summary As a Product Software Engineer I, you will help build, test, and support software that powers Disney's advertising technology products. You will work closely with experienced engineers to ...

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How much do product software engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 19, 2026, the average yearly pay for product software engineer in the United States is $144,072.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $88,000.00 and $205,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a product software engineer?

A Product Software Engineer focuses on designing, developing, and maintaining software solutions that align with business and user needs. They work closely with product managers, designers, and other engineers to build scalable and efficient applications. Their role involves coding, debugging, testing, and optimizing software for performance and usability. Additionally, they ensure the software meets technical and business requirements while continuously improving features based on user feedback.

What does a product software engineer do?

As a Product Software Engineer, your daily responsibilities often include designing, developing, testing, and deploying new product features in collaboration with product managers and designers. You will participate in code reviews, troubleshoot bugs, and contribute to the improvement of development processes and product quality. Additionally, you’ll work closely with cross-functional teams such as UX/UI, QA, and marketing to ensure the product meets technical standards and customer needs. This role requires a balance between hands-on engineering and a strong focus on the end-user experience.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a product software engineer?

To thrive as a Product Software Engineer, you need proficiency in software engineering principles, product development methodologies, and programming languages such as Python, Java, or JavaScript, typically supported by a computer science degree or equivalent experience. Experience with tools like Git, Agile project management systems, and deployment platforms (e.g., AWS, Docker) is frequently required, and certifications such as AWS Certified Developer or Scrum Master are often valued. Strong collaboration, problem-solving abilities, and clear communication skills are essential for effectively working within multidisciplinary teams and translating user needs into technical solutions. These competencies are crucial for building robust, user-centered products that drive business value and meet market demands.

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Infographic showing various Product Software Engineer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 80% Full Time, 17% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 89% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $144,072 per year, or $69.3 per hour.

Full-time

Posted 8 days ago


Job description

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 execute groundbreaking products and techniques that shape industry norms and enhance how audiences experience sports, entertainment & news.

Product Engineering is a unified team responsible for the engineering of Disney Entertainment & ESPN digital and streaming products and platforms. This includes product engineering, media engineering, quality assurance, engineering behind personalization, commerce, lifecycle, and identity. 

Disney, a global leader in entertainment, is seeking a talented and dedicated Senior Software Engineer to join our Payments team. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a team within the Commerce, Growth and Identity organization that manages the payment transactions of millions of customers across our celebrated platforms - Disney+, ESPN+, Hulu. 

What we're looking for 

We value engineers who demonstrate a strong sense of ownership, accountability, and initiative. Success in this role requires proactively identifying problems, driving solutions with minimal direction, collaborating effectively across teams, and taking responsibility for the long-term health and reliability of the systems you build and operate. 

Role Location: 

This is an on-site role requiring 4 days in-person at designated office locations.

 Responsibilities: 

  • Own the stability, scalability, and reliability of our multi-tenant payment platform supporting Disney+, ESPN+, and Hulu, proactively identifying and resolving issues before they impact customers.  
  • Demonstrate strong ownership by driving technical solutions from design through implementation and operation, collaborating across teams to evolve the architecture of Tier 1 payment services.  
  • Build deep expertise in Global Payments, taking initiative to understand international payment ecosystems and solve the unique challenges of serving a global streaming audience.  
  • Deliver at scale by designing, building, and operating high-throughput systems that process millions of payment transactions while maintaining performance, resilience, and operational excellence.  
  • Lead reliability and performance improvements for mission-critical payment services, including integrations with new payment processors and support for SCA and other regional payment requirements.  
  • Champion security best practices for payment data storage, tokenization, and PCI compliance, ensuring the platform meets the highest security standards.  
  • Maintain a high engineering bar by writing well-tested, maintainable code, actively participating in design discussions and code reviews, and continuously improving system quality.  
  • Take initiative to identify opportunities for innovation, operational improvements, automation, and technical debt reduction, helping shape the future of our payment platform.  
  • Operate with an ownership mindset, supporting critical production systems through on-call rotations, incident response, root cause analysis, and long-term corrective actions to improve service health. 

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software, Electrical or Electronics Engineering, or comparable field of study, and/or equivalent work experience 
  • Minimum of 5 years of related work experience  
  • Proven hands-on experience with Scala, Java, or similar programming languages.  
  • Proven hands-on experience with API design, including REST and gRPC.  
  • Demonstrated analytical and strong system design skills.  
  • Hands-on experience with event-driven systems using technologies such as Kafka, RabbitMQ, or AWS SNS/SQS.  
  • Exposure to cloud infrastructure, such as AWS, Spinnaker, and Kubernetes  
  • Strong communicator and team player, able to adapt quickly and effectively in dynamic, fast-paced environments.  
  • A commitment to continuous learning, mentorship, and striving for excellence.  

Preferred Qualifications:  

  • Experience working in functional programming environments, especially with Scala and the Cats Effect ecosystem  
  • Experience managing Tier 1 production services, including participation in on-call rotations and incident response.  
  • Experience mentoring interns and junior engineers 

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The hiring range for this position in New York, NY is $148,700 to $199,400 and in Los Angeles, CA is $141,900 to $190,300 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.