[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Walt Disney jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/walt-disney/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Walt Disney · Nicasio, CA # Sr Software Engineer (Skywalker Sound) Nicasio, CA, USA Full-time Senior individual contributor $155,400.00-$208,400.00 per year Software Engineering Listed on Walt Disney’s official careers site. Posted October 6, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Walt Disney’s careers site →](https://disney.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/disneycareer/job/Nicasio-CA-USA/Sr-Software-Engineer--Skywalker-Sound-_10150266) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Walt Disney](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/walt-disney/) / Sr Software Engineer (Skywalker Sound) ## Job description ### Job Posting Title Sr Software Engineer (Skywalker Sound) ### Req ID 10150266 Job Description: The Skywalker Sound Development Group is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our team. The Skysound Development Group is developing the set of next-generation tools for audio soundtracks and media distribution. We aim, through the synthesis of institutional wisdom of creative, high quality audio with cutting-edge software engineering, to bridge the divide between content creation and audience experience. As a Senior Software Engineer within the Group, you will play a key role in conceiving and developing tools to help usher in the new era of post production audio content creation, working in areas such as application development, cloud computing, databases, and state-of-the-art security implementation. The Development Group works closely with master audio content creators to produce novel technology for immediate utilization. This position requires someone to be located in the San Francisco Bay Area. This position is considered Hybrid, which means the employee will work onsite at Skywalker Ranch and occasionally from home. ### What you'll do - Lead the software development lifecycle (design, implementation, testing, maintenance) for media pipeline components and modules - Mentor and coach junior and mid-level engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence - Drive the technical roadmap and architectural decisions for major components of the media pipeline - Implement and maintain secure code practices, utilizing security and scanning toolsets - Diagnose and resolve complex performance and scalability issues in a cloud-native environment - Manage multiple projects in parallel while maintaining high-quality code and attention to detail - Research and incorporate state-of-the-art approaches to recognized challenges Proactively identify and address areas for improved efficiency and product quality - Collaborate with product managers and designers to translate business requirements into technical specifications - Work closely with team members in shared libraries, techniques and code responsibilities What We’re Looking For: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience. - Master’s degree is preferred. 5+ years of prior experience with designing and implementing audio and video post-production workflows - Proficiency with Go, JavaScript/TypeScript, C/C++, and Python - Solid experience with build systems such as Docker, Makefile, CMake, and Taskfile Mastery of full stack development and secure programming - Strong knowledge of CI and test automation tools (Go Test, Google Test, PyTest) Exceptional understanding of Kubernetes Expert knowledge in object-oriented programming and design patterns Vast experience in database design and implementation including relational and in-memory databases - Strong familiarity with open-source and cloud-based workflows, including message brokers and serverless technologies API architecture expertise with REST and gRPC Must be detail oriented and organized, possess strong communication skills, and be able to handle a variety of tasks in an efficient manner The hiring range for this position in San Francisco is:$155,400.00-$208,400.00 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 TWDSTECH Job Posting Primary Business: Information Technology Primary Job Posting Category: Software Engineer Employment Type: Full time Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code: Nicasio, CA, USA Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code: Date Posted: 2026-05-12 ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Oct 6, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Jul 9, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 18, 2026 - Listed for: 101 days - Location: Nicasio, CA, USA - Employment type: Full-time - Pay: $155,400.00-$208,400.00 per year[Apply on Walt Disney’s careers site →](https://disney.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/disneycareer/job/Nicasio-CA-USA/Sr-Software-Engineer--Skywalker-Sound-_10150266) ## More jobs at Walt Disney ### [Sr Staff R&D Engineer - Skywalker Sound](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/walt-disney/jobs/5b6606869b96259770a1/) Nicasio, CA, USA ### [Staff Data Engineer (Audio/ML) - Skywalker Sound](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/walt-disney/jobs/9fd7462e3d1d98f2e528/) Nicasio, CA, USA ### [Dir, Software Engineering](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/walt-disney/jobs/0e5e9e59421fba9183c3/) Bangalore, India ### [Lead Developer - CDI - F/H/NB](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/walt-disney/jobs/eb1e2356c6d761063d45/) Montevrain, France ### [Lead Product Software Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/walt-disney/jobs/dd3480b161b364d6c4d1/) ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Retail Sales Specialist - Sound United](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/best-buy/jobs/f0f8b71dbd0719a8e870/) Best Buy · Vernon Hills, Illinois ### [Associate Relationship Banker - South Sound Market - Lakewood, WA and Surrounding Areas](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/jpmorganchase/jobs/25d400e83e86e4a72b73/) JPMorganChase · Lakewood, WA, United States ### [Sound and Bluetooth Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/hyundai-motor/jobs/eb8118e6df1bcbbcd19d/) Hyundai Motor · Superior Charter Township, MI, US ### [Sound Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/live-nation-entertainment/jobs/5b6ce7eb4524e21cf084/) Live Nation Entertainment · Fort Worth, TX, USA ### [Sound Engineer - Fillmore, New Orleans](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/live-nation-entertainment/jobs/9c22d26a4e6fdacbe692/) Live Nation Entertainment · New Orleans, LA, USA OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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