Job Description

Disney Entertainment & ESPN TechnologyOn any given day at Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology, wexe2x80x99re reimagining ways to create magical viewing experiences for the worldxe2x80x99s most beloved stories while also transforming Disneyxe2x80x99s media business for the future. Whether thatxe2x80x99s evolving our streaming and digital products in new and immersive ways, powering worldwide advertising and distribution to maximize flexibility and efficiency, or delivering Disneyxe2x80x99s 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.Building the future of Disneyxe2x80x99s media business: DE&E Technologists are designing and building the infrastructure that will power Disneyxe2x80x99s 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 xe2x80x93 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.Media Engineering is an innovative organization that is focused on providing the best possible video playback experience, art, and metadata to customers around the world, powered by exceptional technology. This strategic work requires streamlining and re-purposing technology across different business and distribution channels xe2x80x93 including streaming, linear, and theatrical xe2x80x93 so that technology can ebb and flow across the needs of the business.This role will join the Media Processing and Distribution org to manage a team of engineers specializing in caching technology, distributed networking, and operational experience in CDN edge services. We are looking for a manager excited by a fast-paced environment, exposure to new technologies and engagement in exciting Disney initiatives with high visibility. You will guide your team to:Execute within established process frameworks for incident, problem and change management based on ITIL standardsMonitor health and performance of video distributionInvestigate, document and resolve complex issuesWork with development and operations teams to provide analysis, tuning and improvementsResponsibilities:Work with individual engineers to map out career growth and goals.Guide an engineering team in its ownership of systems and processes.Create an environment of trust for people to be themselves and able to excelProvide input for stakeholders and decision makers in architecture, roadmap, and product.Communicate architecture, roadmap, and product objectives to engineers and gather feedback for stakeholders.Champion cross-team projects.Coach and mentor other specialists on the team to ensure that all software utilizes Disney and industry best practices.Collaborate efficiently with product management, technical program management, operations, and other engineering teams to capture requirements, drive implementation, and provide transparency.Basic Qualifications:Bachelorxe2x80x99s degree, and/or equivalent work experience8+ yearsxe2x80x99 experience in engineeringExperience in content distribution networks.An ability to work both independently and collaboratively.Strong discipline to delegate work and focus on solving management problems.Comfortable driving complex and high profile projects without overextending personal health or well-being of your team.Strong communication skills and a desire to share your knowledge with team members and others at Disney.Preferred Qualifications:Prior experience as a manager or technical lead of engineers.Experience with consumer facing services and high-scale systems.Experience deploying and scaling within a cloud infrastructure.Experience directly managing and mentoring a team.Experience working with remote global teams and a flexible schedule to meet in different time zones.#DISNEYTECH
The hiring range for this position in Santa Monica/Burbank/Glendale/L.A., California and in Bristol, Connecticut is $152,200 to $204,100; the hiring range for this position in Seattle, WA and in New York City, NY is $159,500 to $213,900 per year; and the hiring range for this position in San Francisco, California is $166,800 to $223,600 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidatexe2x80x99s 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.

Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology