Job Posting Title:
Lead Software Engineer, Agentic AI
Req ID:
Job Description:
Ad Platforms is responsible for Disney's industry-leading ad technology and products - driving advertising performance, innovation, and value in Disney's sports, news, and entertainment content, across all media platforms.
Job Summary: As a Lead Software Engineer, you will be assuming a pivotal role within our team, helping shape the future of our AI-powered foundational services within the Quote-to-Cash space. You will be responsible for guiding the technical direction of our team and ensuring the delivery of high-quality AI solutions that meet the needs of our user base.
The ideal candidate should be proficient in Python, LangChain/LangGraph, RAG, and have deep expertise engineering Agentic workflows. They must combine engineering skills with strong communication skills to work with stakeholders to turn business requirements into efficient, scalable features.
While The Walt Disney Company is a large company, ideally, we'd like if you have some previous experience in a U.S. startup environment and be comfortable performing multiple roles. We strive to get things done quickly, at high quality, and we are committed to the agile methodology. Our work is guided by lean principles (looking at value and looking for waste; not doing anything 'for the sake of doing it').
Responsibilities: - Lead the design, development, and deployment of autonomous agents using Python, LangChain, and related ecosystems (e.g., LlamaIndex, LangGraph).
- Implement agentic patterns such as ReAct, and Agentic Reflective Loops, ensuring robust inter-agent communication (e.g., MCP, A2A)
- Collaborate with product managers, designers, and engineers to translate user needs into scalable, high-quality solutions.
- Champion software engineering best practices, including CI/CD, testing, observability, and responsible AI behavior.
- Guide and mentor engineers, conduct technical reviews, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Author and review technical proposals, root cause analyses, and maintain clear documentation.
- Stay current with emerging technologies and integrate innovative approaches into the development process.
Minimum Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
- A minimum of 7-years experience in software engineering, with a strong background in web application development and modern frameworks.
- Deep expertise in Python, FastAPI/Django, and autonomous agent frameworks.
- Proficient in SQL/NoSQL databases (e.g., Postgres), vector stores (e.g., FAISS, Pinecone), and RAG pipelines.
- Familiarity with LLM evaluation tools (e.g., LangSmith, TruLens), prompt testing, and AI observability.
- Experience with containerization (Docker), orchestration (Kubernetes), and cloud platforms (AWS).
- Strong communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
- Proven ability to align technical decisions with business goals and foster a culture of engineering excellence.
Preferred Experience: - Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or related technical discipline is highly desirable
- Experience creating performant User Interfaces leveraging HTML/CSS/JS and React or other frameworks
- Previous work experience in digital advertising
- Strong curiosity about how Disney delivers the Magic and a desire to be a part of it
The hiring range for this position in Burbank, CA or New York, NY or Seattle, WA or Bristol, CT is $$155,700 - $218,700 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.
Job Posting Segment:
Business Operations
Job Posting Primary Business:
BO - Technology Planning & Operations
Primary Job Posting Category:
Software Engineer
Employment Type:
Full time
Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:
Glendale, CA, USA
Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:
USA - CT - ESPN North Campus - 383 Middle St, USA - NY - 7 Hudson Square, USA - WA - 925 4th Ave
Date Posted:
2026-08-28
