Job Posting Title:
Product Software Engineer II
Req ID:
Job Description:
Job Summary:- Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Java and JVM-based technologies
- Contribute production-quality code with a focus on scalability, performance, security, and reliability
- Collaborate with senior engineers to evolve service architecture, APIs, and data models
- Participate in code reviews, testing, and operational readiness to ensure high code quality
- Work within a modern DevOps environment, contributing to CI/CD pipelines, monitoring, and operational support
- Help deliver features iteratively, incorporating feedback and continuously improving the platform
- Learn and apply new technologies, including AI-enabled capabilities, as they relate to media servicing workflows
As a Software Engineer II you will be part of a team that builds and maintains complex systems for managing the fulfillment and ordering of content for Disney's supply chain, from order creation to title delivery on DTC platforms.
You will assist in the design, development, testing and deployment of high-quality software solutions.
You will apply excellent communication skills while interfacing with both technical and product teams to capture new system requirements and then apply your expertise in software development in the delivery of innovative solutions for those requirements.
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, with 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').
We're looking for a passionate, impactful, technical contributor who wants to come here to do their very best work and make their mark, add their chapter to the long and storied history of The Walt Disney Company. Someone who holds themselves and their teammates accountable in a professional, collaborative manner. A collaborative technologist who seeks to bring the best out in themselves and those around them. Someone who can provide a fresh perspective and innovative insight into our initiatives.
Responsibilities and Duties of the Role:- Provide technical guidance and evangelize best practices.
- Develop and maintain a deep understanding of our core systems and how they interact with upstream and downstream dependencies.
- Contribute and review code, set standards, and work with engineers to ensure product and design specifications are met
- Responsible for fundamental platform performance, scalability, and resiliency
- Partner with stakeholders to refine requirements, and propose solutions to problems that span multiple teams
- Contribute to cross-functional troubleshooting of complex issues as needed
Required Education, Experience/Skills/Training:Basic Qualifications
- 3+ years of professional experience building backend or full-stack web applications
- Strong experience with Java / Java EE / JVM-based languages
- Solid understanding of RESTful API design and service-oriented architectures
- Experience working with document-based or NoSQL data stores
- Familiarity with building and supporting highly available, secure, and performant systems
- Experience collaborating in an agile, team-based development environment
- 3+ years relevant industry experience
Preferred / Nice to Have- Exposure to cloud-native development (AWS or similar)
- Experience with DevOps practices such as CI/CD, logging, monitoring, or infrastructure-as-code
- Interest in or exposure to AI/ML-assisted features, automation, or data-driven systems
- Experience working on platforms that process large files, workflows, or asynchronous jobs
Required Education
- BS Computer Science or related technical discipline or its equivalent
The hiring range for this position in Glendale, CA & Bristol, CT 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:
Bristol, CT, USA
Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:
USA - CA - 1200 Grand Central Ave
Date Posted:
2026-05-26
