Job Posting Title:Staff Software Engineer - AIReq ID:10128326Job Description:We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Staff Software Engineer to serve as the Technical Lead an AI platform development and architecture. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software engineering, with a particular focus on architecture and system design. This position requires a deep understanding of modern software development practices, a passion for innovation, and collaborate with a team of talented engineers.Responsibilities:<ul><li>Design and implement scalable, secure, and high-performance architectures for our digital platforms.</li><li>Ensure that architectural decisions align with business goals and technical standards.</li><li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate architecture into the overall product roadmap</li><li>Stay current with the latest technologies and industry trends in software engineering and architecture.</li><li>Provide technical guidance and mentorship to other engineers.</li><li>Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices.</li><li>Work closely with product managers and stakeholders to ensure design and deliverables can be achieved with high quality and on time.</li><li>Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues.</li><li>Innovate and propose new solutions to enhance our platforms capabilities.</li><li>Drive the adoption of new technologies and methodologies that can improve our products and services.</li><li>Uses an Agile framework, specifically with an MVP and iterative approach</li><li>Brings to bear techniques to increase collaboration, predictability, and transparency for the team while promoting a culture of experimentation and innovation</li><li>Champions organization-wide processes and best practices related to ideation, delivery, prioritization, and customer engagement</li><li>Uses a lifelong learning mentality, knowing the latest best practices and technologies</li><li>Exercises good judgment when faced with risk, blockers, or tradeoffs</li></ul>Qualifications:<ul><li>Minimum of 7 years of related work experience</li><li>Proven experience in software engineering with a focus on architecture.</li><li>Experience leading technical teams</li><li>Proven experience designing and developing highly strategic products/platforms, large scale application/data deployments, managing software or data development lifecycles, and resolving issues that impact product success</li><li>Proficiency in modern programming languages and frameworks (e.g., Java, GO, Python, JavaScript, etc.).</li><li>Strong understanding of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP)</li><li>Strong understanding and experience of AI and MLE platforms and approaches (e.g., MCP, A2A, etc)</li><li>Experience with containerization and orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).</li><li>Knowledge of DevOps practices and tools.</li><li>Experienced in SCRUM/Lean Agile frameworks with an MVP/iterative approach</li><li>Ability to influence, take calculated risks, make sound business decisions, and resolve concerns as needed</li><li>Excellent interpersonal and communication skills both written &amp; verbal for technical audiences</li><li>Positive can-do partnership demeanor while working with cross-functional teams and business units</li><li>Must be detail oriented, self-organized, and capable of simultaneously prioritizing multiple efforts</li><li>Ability to resolve conflict</li><li>Prioritizes work effectively, making tradeoffs as necessary</li><li>Manages to deliverables. </li><li>Ability to thrive in a dynamic, collaborative, and fast paced environment</li><li>Models desired company cultural attributes and inclusive behaviors</li><li>Passion for Disneys mission and values</li></ul>Nice To Haves:<ul><li>Proficiency in Go programming language</li></ul>Education:<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software, Electrical or Electronics engineering, or comparable field of study and/or equivalent work experience</li></ul>#DISNEYTECHThe hiring range for this position in Seattle is $159,500 - $213,900 per year and in California is $152,200 - $204,100 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:Enterprise TechnologyJob Posting Primary Business:Cloud &amp; Data Transformation EngineeringPrimary Job Posting Category:Software EngineerEmployment Type:Full timePrimary City, State, Region, Postal Code:Seattle, WA, USAAlternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:Date Posted:2025-08-14