The Walt Disney Company · 7 hours ago
Senior Software Engineer - ESPN Content Enhancements
Bristol, CT
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expThe Walt Disney Company is a global organization of engineers and technologists working to build and advance the technological backbone for Disney’s media business. The Senior Software Engineer will design, develop, and maintain software systems that support live broadcast content automation, collaborating closely with production and creative teams to deliver scalable solutions.
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Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain software systems that support live broadcast content automation
Collaborate across disciplines (engineering, design, production, and operations) to deliver reliable, efficient solutions
Contribute to architectural discussions and help define long-term technical strategies
Balance development speed with maintainability and quality using lean, iterative practices
Provide mentorship, technical insight, and code reviews for team members
Continuously learn and share new tools and techniques that enhance the team’s efficiency and creativity
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 5 years experience in a technical or software development role
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software, Electrical or Electronics Engineering, or comparable field of study, and/or equivalent work experience
Strong understanding of object-oriented (OO) software design
Proven ability to design, develop, and manage MySQL databases
Solid proficiency in C# and/or VB programming languages
Experience writing code that consumes RESTful APIs and JSON data
Ability to work collaboratively with technology, engineering, operations, production, and creative services teams
Excellent communication and organizational skills, with strong attention to detail
Serves as a high-level technical resource and 'go-to' person for less-experienced engineers
Demonstrated success in building solutions of significant scope and complexity that have been successfully deployed to end users
Demonstrated ability to research, evaluate, and learn new technologies
Driven, self-motivated, and capable of working independently
Ability to travel globally, including nights, weekends, and holidays as required
Willingness to provide 24/7/365 support for live production environments
Experience working with league data feeds and other external data providers
Genuine passion for sports and live event production
Preferred
Experience and understanding of scripting functions and logic, including VizRT scripting, VBScript, and ActionScript
Working knowledge of Visual Studio technologies, including C#, VB.NET, and WPF (experience with these is a strong plus)
Hands-on experience with web and cloud-based technologies
Understanding of the MVVM architectural pattern
Experience working with VizRT broadcast graphics systems
Familiarity with Ross XPression real-time graphics platform
Demonstrated experience or interest in leveraging AI tools and frameworks to enhance software development, automation, or data-driven workflows
Knowledge of live event and studio production workflows and environments
Strong sports knowledge and the rules surrounding various sports is preferred
Company
The Walt Disney Company
The Walt Disney Company started as a cartoon studio and evolves into sports coverage and television shows.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$11BKey Investors
Citibank
2020-04-13Post Ipo Debt· $5B
2020-03-20Post Ipo Debt· $6B
1978-01-06IPO
Leadership Team
Robert Iger
CEO
Christine M. McCarthy
Senior Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2025-12-24
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