The Walt Disney Company · 3 months ago
Lead Software Engineer-AI Licensing & Publishing Systems
Orlando, FL, USA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$150K/yr - $180K/yr
7+ years expThe Walt Disney Company is seeking a visionary Lead Software Engineer within the Technology & Digital organization for Disney Experiences. This role will drive the development of scalable, intelligent systems for the Licensing & Publishing business, leveraging AI-driven decision making and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Amusement Park and ArcadeAnimationConsumer GoodsDigital MediaE-CommerceMedia and EntertainmentMulti-level MarketingPerforming ArtsResorts
Responsibilities
Lead the design, development, and deployment of software solutions for Licensing & Publishing systems and AI-powered applications
Architect and implement scalable services that integrate with internal and third-party 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 product approval 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
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
Strong background in computer vision, particularly in color science and image object localization; familiarity with photography principles a plus
Excellent programming skills in languages such as Java, Python, Go, Rust, 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
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
Preferred
Experience with licensing systems in media, entertainment, or digital content industries
Experience with product lifecycle management systems
Familiarity with financial compliance standards and audit processes
Background in data engineering or applied AI in enterprise environments
Master's degree or certifications in AI, Data Science, or Financial Technology is a plus
Benefits
A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package
The full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits
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
Christine M. McCarthy
Senior Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
Jamie Power
SVP, Addressable Sales
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