Join the Disney Team as a Software Engineering Manager: Shape the Future of Streaming Services
Workwarp is excited to announce an immediate opening for a seasoned Software Engineering Manager to join Disney's innovative team on a remote basis. As a leader in software engineering, you will be instrumental in driving the development of key services and infrastructure that enable the growth of Disney Streaming products worldwide. If you're passionate about technology, leadership, and delivering exceptional customer experiences, this is an unparalleled opportunity to make your mark in the industry.
About the Company and Role
Disney is a global entertainment leader, renowned for its creativity, innovation, and commitment to quality. The Disney Streaming team is at the forefront of delivering engaging content to audiences around the world. As a Software Engineering Manager, you will be part of this dynamic team, overseeing the development of software applications and services that power Disney's streaming platforms.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software engineering, leadership, and collaboration. You will be responsible for building and maintaining a diverse team of engineers, driving a culture of excellence, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality software products. This role requires a unique blend of technical expertise, managerial acumen, and interpersonal skills.
Key Responsibilities
- Team Leadership and Development: Build, mentor, and manage a high-performing team of software engineers. This includes talent acquisition, career development, coaching, and process improvement to ensure the team's success and growth.
- Technical Vision and Strategy: Own the technical vision for applications and tools, aligning with Disney Streaming's overall goals and objectives. Collaborate with product managers and stakeholders to prioritize work and set goals for the team.
- Engineering Practices and Excellence: Refine and maintain engineering practices to ensure operational excellence. This includes promoting best practices, code quality, and continuous improvement.
- Adaptability and Innovation: Demonstrate the ability to adapt quickly to changing requirements and priorities. Foster a culture of innovation, encouraging experimentation and learning within the team.
- Communication and Collaboration: Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills. Effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, engineers, and other stakeholders across different time zones.
Essential Qualifications and Skills
- Experience: 3+ years of experience in software engineering management, with a proven track record of leading high-performing teams.
- Technical Skills: Strong programming skills in object-oriented languages, with a solid understanding of computer science fundamentals (data structures, algorithms, databases, etc.).
- Event-Driven Systems: Experience with event-driven systems architectures, particularly in reactive design.
- Cloud Services: Hands-on experience deploying web services in cloud infrastructure, with a focus on scalability and reliability.
- Testing and Quality: Experience with writing unit tests and implementing test-driven development processes.
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Programming, Electrical or Computer Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
Preferred Qualifications and Skills
- Reactive Programming: Deep experience with reactive programming on JVM languages, ideally Java.
- Observability and Monitoring: Hands-on experience as a service administrator, with a background in creating and managing observability systems.
- AWS and IAC: Experience managing AWS services, with specific expertise using Terraform or other Infrastructure as Code (IAC) tools.
- NoSQL Databases: Hands-on experience with distributed NoSQL data stores like DynamoDB, Cassandra, Scylla, and Couchbase.
- Global Team Experience: Experience working with remote global teams and managing across different time zones.
Career Growth and Learning Opportunities
As a Software Engineering Manager at Disney, you will have the opportunity to grow professionally and personally. You will be part of a dynamic team that values innovation, creativity, and continuous learning. Disney offers a range of training and development programs to help you enhance your skills and advance your career.
Work Environment and Culture
This is a remote opportunity, allowing you to work from anywhere. Disney values diversity and inclusion, promoting a culture that is welcoming and supportive. As a remote employee, you will be part of a global team connected through technology and a shared commitment to excellence.
Compensation and Benefits
Disney offers a competitive compensation package, including a salary of $26 per hour. The company provides a range of benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. As a valued member of the team, you will also have access to exclusive Disney perks and discounts.
Take the Next Step
Are you ready to join the Disney team and contribute to the future of streaming services? If you're a motivated and experienced Software Engineering Manager looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your application through our website to discuss how you can become a vital part of our success story.
Don't miss this opportunity to shape the future of entertainment and technology. Apply now and let's get started on this exciting journey together!
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