Sr Software Engineer

Job Summary:

The Senior Software Engineer will lead design and build infrastructure, tools, and services to support data-rich, real-time, and automation friendly real-time graphics systems. This position works closely with internal partners to create tools, workflows, and processes that can be automated for wide-scale production across Product & Data Engineering and ESPN. This position will focus on tool development and strategy to lead engineering resources in roadmap and development of real-time graphics systems. This will require advanced experience of Unreal Engine blueprint scripting and Web Service software to build, test, and deploy custom software plugins and web services. This position expands capability to automate end-user game engine customization for PDE platforms.

Responsibilities and Duties of the Role:

• Design, develop and debug software enhancements for game engine pipelines and features in Unreal Engine 5.
• Work closely with other engineers to write libraries in C++, create UE4 Blueprints and build web services to enable designers to automate in-engine content at runtime.
• Provide ongoing support for developed software, including creating technical documentation and training materials.
• Contribute to the evolution of team UI development standards and best practices.
• Participate in team code shares and code reviews.
• All other duties as assigned by Leadership.

Required Education, Experience/Skills/Training:

• Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software, Electrical or Electronics Engineering, or comparable field of study, and/or equivalent work experience.
  • 5+ years of related work experience.
  • Experience with virtual production tracking systems.
  • Experience developing with Unreal Engine Blueprints.
  • Requires experience with AWS in deploying services.

• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Familiarity with JavaScript, React.
  • Familiarity with Perforce version control software.
  • Experience working in media, game design or related industries.
  • Experience collaborating with production and content creation teams.
  • Strong work ethic.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills.

About Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology:

Disney Entertainment and ESPN Technology (DE&E Technology) provide the technological backbone and product development for Disney’s two media business segments, helping the company stay at the forefront of innovation and continually leverage technology to enhance storytelling and creativity while providing scalability, flexibility, and efficiency for its businesses.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, along with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise whose businesses are primarily segmented into three categories: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. Disney started in the 1920s as a cartoon studio and has since become a leader in the entertainment industry, upholding a legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney's stories, characters, and experiences resonate with people around the globe, operating in over 40 countries/regions, with employees and performers working together to create beloved entertainment experiences for audiences worldwide.

This position is part of Disney Streaming Technology LLC, which falls under Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology.

Disney Streaming Technology LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Disney advocates for an environment where everyone's ideas and decisions contribute to our development, innovation, and creation of the best stories while remaining relevant to a rapidly changing world.