Job Posting Title:Sr Software Engineer - Ad PlatformsReq ID:10128389Job Description:<div><div>This is not a remote role. You must be in the local area or open to relocation.About the Role &amp; Team </div><div>Do you remember seeing ads for Lilo and Stitch earlier this summer? What about Fantastic 4 or Ironheart on Disney+ in the past few weeks? If you did, it was likely because of the detailed planning and execution of The Walt Disney Studios Media and Marketing team…and if you didn’t – it’s probably because our targeting is that good. </div><div> </div><div>We are looking for a Sr Software Engineer to join the Performance Marketing arm of this media team. We are an integrated, cross-functional team of marketers, software engineers, data scientists, and analysts who help the Media team execute highly data-driven marketing campaigns for theatrical, streaming, and brand campaigns. </div><div> </div><div>As a Sr Software Engineer, you help build out our technology portfolio: innovative campaign planning tools, complex data science workflows, and elegant web applications that blend the art of advertising at Disney with the science of our data-backed insights.  </div><div> </div><div>This role is unique – our team is embedded directly within the Disney marketing organization. Were aligned and mission-driven, with the freedom to move fast and innovate to achieve our goals. Youll tackle the challenges of executing a precise paid media strategy, using the latest technologies and tools in the data/tech space. If youre excited about this, please get in touch – wed love to hear from you! </div><div> </div><div>What You Will Do </div><div> </div><div><ul><li>Write code, author design documents, and contribute to the development of a suite of tools used by the Performance Marketing group to execute on theatrical, streaming, and brand campaigns </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Drive software engineering and architectural standards within the team; uphold standards and rigor around software development, testing, deployment, and documentation </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Implement front-end data visualizations and process workflows that facilitate the execution of data-driven media campaigns on third party ad platforms </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Partner with data scientists to take workflows to production and integrate them with our broader technology portfolio </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Collaborate with the broader team of media/marketing experts to rapidly iterate from prototypes to high-quality, production pipelines  </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Implement quality controls, monitoring, and other safeguards to ensure optimizations are accurately and safely applied to in-flight ad campaigns and key business metrics are always presented accurately  </li></ul></div><div> </div><div>Required Qualifications &amp; Skills </div><div> Knowledge of ad platforms including DMPs, Google Ads, Facebook/Instagram, Twitter, Innovid, LiveRamp and DSPs (Google DV360, Trade Desk, Verizon Media Group) is a big plus</div></div><div><div><ul><li>Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software, Electrical or Electronics Engineering, or comparable field of study, and/or equivalent work experience  </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>5+ years of related work experience  - Software Engineering</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Proven experience developing full-stack applications and services, as well as popular frameworks (e.g., FastAPI, Spring Boot).   </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Familiarity or experience with front-end web development and user experience design  </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Understanding of cloud compute (AWS, GCM, etc) and modern dev ops practices; experience crafting and owning CI/CD pipelines for applications  </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Ability to dive deep into any technical component as well as understand and drive the overall systems architecture.  </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Proven ability to manage multiple projects effectively that meet deadlines within a fast-paced environment  </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Experience working and leading cross-functional teams to translate business needs into reality-based requirements  </li></ul></div><div> </div><div>Preferred Qualifications     </div><div> </div><div><ul><li>Experience working effectively with data science teams  </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Experience with data-rich environments and a fluency with Python, Spark, and SQL  </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Knowledge of Databricks and AWS Cloud Services    </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Knowledge of ad platforms including DMPs, Google Ads, Facebook/Instagram, Twitter, Innovid, LiveRamp and DSPs (Google DV360, Trade Desk, Verizon Media Group)  </li></ul></div><div> </div></div>The hiring range for this position in Burbank is $139,900.00 to $175,000.00 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s 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.Job Posting Segment:DEMRKTGJob Posting Primary Business:Disney+ - MediaPrimary Job Posting Category:Software EngineerEmployment Type:Full timePrimary City, State, Region, Postal Code:Burbank, CA, USAAlternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:Date Posted:2025-08-12