[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 · Santa Monica, CA # Sr Product Software Engineer Santa Monica, CA, USA Full-time Senior individual contributor $144,100 to $193,200 per year Software Engineering Listed on Walt Disney’s official careers site. Posted October 10, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Walt Disney’s careers site →](https://disney.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/disneycareer/job/Santa-Monica-CA-USA/Sr-Software-Engineer_10157299) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Walt Disney](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/walt-disney/) / Sr Product Software Engineer ## Job description ### Job Posting Title Sr Product Software Engineer Req ID: 10157299 Job Description: Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology On any given day at Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology, we’re reimagining ways to create magical viewing experiences for the world’s most beloved stories while also transforming Disney’s media business for the future. Whether that’s evolving our streaming and digital products in new and immersive ways, powering worldwide advertising and distribution to maximize flexibility and efficiency, or delivering Disney’s unmatched entertainment and sports content, every day is a moment to make a difference to partners and to hundreds of millions of people around the world. A few reasons why we think you’d love working for Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology Building the future of Disney’s media business: DE&E Technologists are designing and building the infrastructure that will power Disney’s media, advertising, and distribution businesses for years to come. ### Reach & Scale The products and platforms this group builds and operates delight millions of consumers every minute of every day – from Disney+ and Hulu, to ABC News and Entertainment, to ESPN and ESPN+, and much more. ### Innovation We develop and execute groundbreaking products and techniques that shape industry norms and enhance how audiences experience sports, entertainment & news. Lifecycle Messaging Lifecycle Messaging’s mission is to create and deliver scaled, customer centric multi-channel messaging experiences across the customer journey that drive impact in the form of engagement, revenue growth, customer delight & brand trust. Our platform, the Unified Messaging Platform helps us to inform, engage, and delight our guests. ### Job Summary Design and implement tier-1 microservices in Java Design core, backend software components for the Unified Messaging Platform Implement asynchronous processes to run in the cloud for various data transformation operations. Work on tech design for various initiatives and projects as per business needs. Be involved in code reviews and architecture reviews for team members. Participate in Agile methodology and SCRUM processes such as Sprint Planning, Backlog grooming, Daily Standups, and Retrospectives with the team. Provide on-call support for critical services on a rotational basis. Own features/functionality and deliver projects end-to-end with high quality and robust architecture. Communicate and work with multi-functional business partners. Ramp up on new domains and technologies. ### Responsibilities and Duties of the Role Lead the design & enhancement of critical services in UMP, ensuring scalability, performance, and reliability. Research and integrate new technologies into the production environment to optimize core service offerings. Promote and support Agile methodologies such as Scrum, Kanban, and Scrumban by actively participating in regular ceremonies such as stand-up, retrospectives and sprint planning. Provide technical guidance to junior team members, covering code quality, system design, and best practices in software development. Actively participate in code reviews, offering constructive feedback to improve code quality, system reliability, and performance Collaborate with your squad, Product Managers, Designers, QA, Operations, and other stakeholders to understand requirements and articulate technical decisions and outcomes. ### Basic Qualifications - 5+ years of experience building internet-scale web or services applications Experience in a Java and/or alternative JVM application development environments (Scala/Kotlin) - Familiarity with the AWS environment (awareness of ECS (Docker), S3, EC2, Lambda, CloudWatch, etc) - Solid understanding with software development fundamentals - Proficiency with writing unit, integration and functional tests Experience with Relational and NoSQL Databases like Postgres, MySql, DynamoDB, Cassandra - Proficiency with standard CI/CD procedures & tools like Jenkins, Github Actions, Spinnaker - Familiarity with service APIs and/or SDKs Understanding of agile processes, software version control & project management tools (e.g. Github, SVN, Jira, Basecamp) Preferred Qualifications: Experience or certification with AWS services, including S3, SQS, SNS, Kinesis, Lambda, CloudWatch, or other cloud platforms (Azure, GCP) - Familiarity with big data technologies & tools like Spark, Databricks, EMR Familiarity with Terraform or other infrastructure as code tooling Experience building scalable, fault-tolerant, high-uptime systems Creative and inventive problem solving Desire and initiative to mentor other developers Bonus Qualifications: Experience with SES or Salesforce Marketing Cloud Experience with Serverless solutions - Familiarity with the Scala programming language and the Python programming language Required Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software, Electrical or Electronics Engineering, or comparable field of study, and/or equivalent work experience. The hiring range for this position in Los Angeles is $144,100 to $193,200 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 PE - Streaming Backend Job Posting Primary Business: PE - Streaming Backend - Messaging & Audience Engineering Primary Job Posting Category: Product Software Engineering Employment Type: Full time Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code: Santa Monica, CA, USA Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code: Date Posted: 2026-09-16 ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Oct 10, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 11, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 18, 2026 - Listed for: 8 days - Location: Santa Monica, CA, USA - Employment type: Full-time - Pay: $144,100 to $193,200 per year[Apply on Walt Disney’s careers site →](https://disney.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/disneycareer/job/Santa-Monica-CA-USA/Sr-Software-Engineer_10157299) ## More jobs at Walt Disney ### [Analyst, Domestic Subscriber Planning](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/walt-disney/jobs/952027ab46fdca133a07/) Santa Monica, CA, USA ### [Director, Content Partnerships](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/walt-disney/jobs/bebbd44e0de112ebc8a1/) Santa Monica, CA, USA ### [Senior Analyst, Revenue Planning (Project Hire)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/walt-disney/jobs/f05b94271ae4e9d95d9b/) Santa Monica, CA, USA ### [Senior Analyst, Subscriber Growth & Monetization](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/walt-disney/jobs/21d809286bfc70d291e1/) Santa Monica, CA, USA ### [Senior Counsel, Global Content Licensing (DTC)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/walt-disney/jobs/36408af7e84484cc4c61/) Santa Monica, CA, USA ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Network Engineer, Product Software](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/equinix/jobs/0a6dcfc641d1c087ffd1/) Equinix · Dallas, Texas, United States ### [AI Engineer, Product Software](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/equinix/jobs/2bbca6754d28584e1aa8/) Equinix · Redwood City, California, United States ### [Sr. Principal, Product Software Design Quality Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/cardinal-health/jobs/74ced726d2b356454e19/) Cardinal Health · Hazelwood, MO ### [Software Product Manager - Level 4](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lockheed-martin/jobs/3c7609ce44799f948d5d/) Lockheed Martin · Fort Worth, TX ### [Software Product Engineering Manager](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/bae-systems/jobs/377276dc30773ce177bc/) BAE Systems · Nashua, New Hampshire, United States OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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