Software Engineer I

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 here:

Building the future of Disney’s Streaming, Sports, and Entertainment business: DE&E Technologists are designing and building the backend systems, API’s and mobile applications that will power Disney’s media, advertising, and distribution businesses.

Reach and 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.

About The Organization

Engineering Services designs, builds, and sustains technology that powers DE&E Technology’s worldwide content production and distribution platforms. In doing so, they contribute to a series of cross-functional services and technologies, including Quality Engineering, Data Analytics, Software Development, Broadcast Infrastructure, and Networking & Security.

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. The Walt Disney Company is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

Job Summary

The Event Content Automation team develops and maintains content automation systems that enhance broadcasts for a wide range of sporting events. Be an eager and talented engineer who thrives in a fast-paced environment.

As a Software Engineer I you will be part of a diverse and talented organization focused on building and maintaining complex applications and support our suite of applications. You will be a member of a team building the products working with modern server-side and technologies such as JavaScript, Node, and React to deliver scalable and elegant solutions for new product features and core site architecture. You are highly proficient in C#, SQL, JavaScript, HTML and CSS and appreciate the details that make a user experience exceptional. You demonstrate enthusiasm for new technologies, languages, frameworks, and platforms.

As a member of our team, you will strive to accomplish the following goals:

We strive to get things done quickly, with high quality. Our work is guided by lean principles (looking at value and looking for waste; not doing anything ‘for the sake of doing it’). Members of the team must be able to take on multiple roles across the various projects that we have in development and maintenance modes. We are looking for a passionate, and highly technical developer 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 is eager to work, holds themselves 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 to our initiatives.

Basic Qualifications:

• Strong understanding of OO software design
• Proven ability to design, develop, and manage MySQL databases
• Solid understanding of C# and/or VB coding languages
• Experience writing code that consumes RESTful services with JSON data.
• Ability to work collaboratively with technology, engineering, operations, production & creative services departments
• Strong communication and organizational skills with attention to detail
• Demonstrate ability to research and learn new technologies
• Driven and self-motivated
• Ability to travel globally anytime including nights, weekends and holidays
• Willingness to support our products 24/7/365.
• Passion for sports
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience and understanding with scripting functions and logic (VizRT scripting, VB, Action Script)
• Knowledge of Visual Studio technologies including C#, VB.Net, WPF a plus.
• Experience with web and cloud-based technologies
• Knowledge of the MVVM architectural pattern
• Experience with VIZRT
• Experience with ROSS Expression
• Typically has 2+ years of experience in a technical field
  
  
  

Required Education

• Strong sports knowledge and the rules surrounding various sports is preferred
• Degree in Computer Science or related field, and/or equivalent work experience