Job Posting Title:
Manager, Production Software Engineering
Req ID:
Job Description:
About The RoleDBT's strong use of commercial and custom software technologies is essential to its production operations and workflows. We're looking for a technically excellent, collaborative engineering leader to join the Disney Branded Television Technology team as a Manager, Production Software Engineering. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and supporting web-based solutions across DBT Productions and Development, working at the intersection of technology and creative production.
General ResponsibilitiesThe Manager, Production Software Engineering is a technical leadership role that combines hands-on software engineering with team leadership, coordination, and process ownership. This role functions as the technical lead for a web engineering pod within the broader Software Engineering team.
This person is expected to be proficient in both leadership and hands-on coding, though the balance may shift significantly in either direction based on team and production needs. The ideal candidate is equally comfortable leading a team through a complex project while balancing personal deliverables, and can flex to extremes of either mode as circumstances require.
Technical Leadership & Architecture- Serve as the go-to technical expert for web engineering technologies; architect and validate scalable, high-quality web-based systems for enterprise deployment
- Design feature strategy and lead execution of major systems and integrations, collaborating with business partners to ensure solutions meet organizational goals
- Demonstrated ability to architect RESTful APIs, service integrations, and data-driven web applications that serve production workflows
Platform Reliability & Security- Own the production operation and reliability of web-based systems and services, including monitoring, incident response, SLO management, and continuous improvement
- Champion secure development practices, including threat modeling, dependency management, and compliance with enterprise security standards
- Ensure platform stability during high-demand production cycles
Team Leadership & Development- Lead and coordinate a team of web engineers, providing effective feedback, moderating technical discussions, and mentoring engineers in their professional growth
- Drive code quality and technical standards through code reviews, testing enforcement, and adoption of best practices, including governance of AI-assisted code generation
- Adjust and evolve team processes by listening to feedback, evaluating workflows, and guiding the team through changes that enhance productivity and quality
Cross-Functional Collaboration- Partner with Production Technology, Pipeline Engineering, and Studio Operations teams to ensure web-based systems integrate seamlessly with production workflows and tooling ecosystems
- Communicate technical information effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, translating production needs into engineering solutions
Basic Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, software engineering, electrical engineering or equivalent years of professional work experience
- 8+ years of professional web development experience
- 3+ years of experience leading or managing a software development team
- Experience with backend languages and frameworks such as Python, Flask, Django, PHP, or Node.js
- Experience working with React and JavaScript and other modern frontend frameworks (Vue, Angular, etc.)
- Experience designing and maintaining RESTful APIs or GraphQL services
- Experience with databases and caching strategies: MySQL, Postgres, Redis, etc.
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) for application hosting and infrastructure management
- Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and Git-based development workflows
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment practices
- Experience with AI coding tool best practices, including effective use, code review standards for AI-generated code, and security considerations
- Strong understanding of software design patterns and enterprise application architecture
- Demonstrated ability to architect major systems and integrations
- Excellent time management and organizational skills
- Ability to work well individually and collaboratively in a fast-paced, production-critical environment
- Strong written documentation skills
- Familiarity with web accessibility standards (WCAG) and inclusive design principles
Preferred Qualifications- Advanced degree in technical discipline
- Working knowledge of the television, animation, or media production business
- Experience with desktop application development, animation pipeline tools, or related technologies (e.g., Maya/MEL, Qt, C++, image/video processing)
- Experience with observability tooling, distributed tracing, or advanced monitoring platforms
- Experience with platform engineering concepts or internal developer experience (DevEx) tooling
- Experience integrating analytics, telemetry, or data pipelines into web applications
- Creativity in developing intuitive tools and efficient solutions that serve creative and production teams
The hiring range for this position in Glendale, CA is $171,600.00-$230,100.00 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:
Disney Television Group
Job Posting Primary Business:
Disney Branded Television
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:
Date Posted:
2026-06-30
