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The Walt Disney Company · 1 day ago

Lead Software Engineer-Licensing/AI Systems

Glendale, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$156K/yr - $209K/yr

7+ years exp

The Walt Disney Company is seeking a visionary Lead Software Engineer to drive the development of scalable, intelligent systems for 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.

Amusement Park and ArcadeAnimationConsumer GoodsDigital MediaE-CommerceMedia and EntertainmentMulti-level MarketingPerforming ArtsResorts

No H1B

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 engagementCommunication

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

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

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, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.