Lead Software Engineer-Licensing/AI Systems jobs in United States
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The Walt Disney Company · 3 months ago

Lead Software Engineer-Licensing/AI Systems

positionOrlando, FL, USA
timeFull-time
remoteHybrid
senioritySenior Level, Lead/Staff
money$156K/yr - $209K/yr
date7+ years exp

The Walt Disney Company is seeking a visionary Lead Software Engineer to drive the development of scalable, intelligent systems that support licensing financial operations and AI-driven decision-making. This role will be instrumental in shaping the architecture and delivery of next-generation platforms that power financial licensing workflows and predictive analytics.

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Responsibilities

Lead the design, development, and deployment of software solutions for licensing financial systems and AI-powered applications
Architect and implement scalable services that integrate with internal and third-party financial platforms
Collaborate with product, finance, and data science teams to define system requirements and deliver intelligent automation
Apply machine learning and AI techniques to optimize licensing workflows, forecasting, and compliance monitoring
Own the full software development lifecycle, including analysis, design, coding, testing, debugging, and documentation
Mentor junior engineers and foster a culture of innovation, inclusion, and technical excellence
Stay current with emerging technologies in AI, financial systems, and cloud-native development to inform strategic decisions

Qualification

AI/ML frameworksFinancial systemsCloud platformsProgramming languagesAgile developmentStakeholder engagementCommunicationMentoring

Required

7+ years of software engineering experience, including leadership of complex projects
Proven experience with financial systems, licensing workflows, or royalty management platforms
Hands-on expertise in AI/ML frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn) and data pipelines
Excellent programming skills in languages such as Java, Python, or C#
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and container orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes)
Agile development experience and familiarity with CI/CD pipelines
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Preferred

Experience with licensing systems in media, entertainment, or digital content industries
Familiarity with financial compliance standards and audit processes
Background in data engineering or applied AI in enterprise environments

Benefits

Medical
Financial
Other benefits

Company

The Walt Disney Company

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The Walt Disney Company started as a cartoon studio and evolves into sports coverage and television shows.
dateFounded in 1923
location
Burbank, California, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
https://thewaltdisneycompany.com

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$11B
Key Investors
Citibank
2020-04-13Post Ipo Debt· $5B
2020-03-20Post Ipo Debt· $6B
1978-01-06IPO

Leadership Team

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Christine M. McCarthy
Senior Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
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Jamie Power
SVP, Addressable Sales
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