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Lead Software Engineer

Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology

$152,200 - $213,900
May 9, 2025
Seattle, WA, US
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Ensure high-quality, seamless viewing experiences across platforms for Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+ by developing robust test automation, frameworks, and quality strategies.

Requirements

  • Proficient in Java or other object-oriented programming languages
  • Strong knowledge of testing frameworks, architecture design, and CI/CD pipelines.
  • Experience with cloud platforms like AWS and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
  • Hands on experience with Generative AI tools (e.g., GPT, GitHub Copilot) in automation workflows.
  • Familiarity with video streaming workflows, protocols (HLS, DASH), and metadata.
  • Experience building mock frameworks or service virtualization tools.

Responsibilities

  • Architect and evolve automation frameworks and tooling used across the media pipeline and backend services.
  • Define test strategies and acceptance criteria for complex systems across Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+.
  • Drive quality through metrics, observability, and automation aligned with business priorities.
  • Champion code quality by reviewing automation and test code for maintainability, scalability, and performance.
  • Troubleshoot systemic quality issues spanning automation, environments, or third-party integrations.
  • Partner on CI/CD, performance testing, and mocking frameworks to streamline testing at scale.
  • Contribute to broader QA strategy across Media Engineering, including reliability, release validation, and test data management.

Other

  • Lead a team of 1–3 software engineers in test, providing mentorship, technical guidance, and career support.
  • Collaborate with product, engineering, and operations teams to proactively identify risks and deliver high-confidence releases.
  • Excellent debugging, problem-solving, and communication skills.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills with a bias toward action.
  • Bachelor’s degree or the foreign equivalent in Computer Science or a closely related field.
  • 7+ years of experience in software engineering or SDET roles, including test automation for complex distributed systems.