disney · 17 hours ago
Associate Software Engineer
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$102K/yr - $137K/yrThe Walt Disney Company is a world-class entertainment and technological leader, committed to creating unforgettable experiences. They are seeking an Associate Software Engineer to design, code, and debug scalable architectures for AI-driven platforms, collaborating closely with various teams to ensure alignment with business goals.
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Responsibilities
Design, code and debug scalable, secure, and high-performance architectures for AI-driven platforms
Ensure architectural decisions align with business goals and technical standards
Collaborate with product managers, technical program managers, stakeholders, and engineering teams to integrate architecture into product roadmaps
Hands on coding at a component level and conduct code reviews and enforce coding standards and best practices for code commits
Perform Unit tests on code written and be able to debug and troubleshoot to resolve complex technical issues across distributed systems
Execute using agile practices, including MVP and iterative development approaches
Model inclusive behaviors and company cultural attributes
Exercise sound judgment when navigating risks, blockers, or trade-offs
Qualification
Required
Experience in software engineering, with a focus on architecture and system design
Hands on coding is required for at least 80% of the time using programming languages like Python, Go, React, Java, C#, JavaScript etc
Proficiency in modern programming languages (e.g., Java, Go, Python, JavaScript)
Knowledge of AI architecture
Strong understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
Detail-oriented, self-organized, and adaptable to fast-paced environments
Passion for Disney's mission and values
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, or equivalent work experience
Preferred
Experience coding in AI and machine learning engineering platforms (e.g., MCP, A2A)
Hands-on experience with containerization and orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes)
Hands-on experience of DevOps practices and CI/CD tools like Gitlab/GitHub/ADO etc
Hands-on programming experience with RAG based LLM chatbots, vector DB and OpenSearch systems
Experience with SCRUM/Lean Agile frameworks and MVP delivery
Strong interpersonal and communication skills for technical audiences
Ability to prioritize work, resolve conflicts, and manage delivery across multiple efforts
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.
Company
disney
disney.com
Founded in 1956
11-50 employees
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