DevOps EngineerDisney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology is a global organization of engineers, product developers, designers, technologists, data scientists, and more – all working to build and advance the technological backbone for Disney's media business globally.The team marries technology with creativity to build world-class products, enhance storytelling, and drive velocity, innovation, and scalability for our businesses. We are Storytellers and Innovators. Creators and Builders. Entertainers and Engineers. We work with every part of The Walt Disney Company's media portfolio to advance the technological foundation and consumer media touch points serving millions of people around the world.The DevOps Engineer on the Client Application Delivery team at Disney Streaming will be responsible for developing and supporting automation tools and processes that enable client applications across Disney+, Hulu, ESPN, ABC News, and additional streaming services. These applications serve as the primary interface through which users access content from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Lucasfilm, National Geographic, ABC, FX, and ESPN on the Disney Streaming platform.
We seek a DevOps Engineer committed to designing and maintaining a sophisticated, collaborative build environment that supports native platforms, frameworks, plugins, and client applications.Responsibilities:Build, maintain, and evolve complex build systems across multiple inter-dependent teamsAutomation, CI/CD with on-device deployment and testingCreate and maintain build containers for a variety of devices and platformsOn-board and document new client devices and platformsCentralized ownership and standardization of cross-team build system, from infrastructure to scriptsCustomize build system and provide support for external and internal partnersAutomate release metrics collection and analysisTroubleshoot and fix build environment problemsBasic Qualifications:A minimum of 3 years of experience with DevOps, build, or systems engineeringBachelor's degree in Computer Science, MIS, or equivalent experienceExperience with git or other version control systemsExperience with Jenkins scripted pipelines and DockerExcellent problem-solving skills and willingness to exercise them dailyIdentifies areas for improvement and implement solutionsTop-notch analytical abilities coupled with a bias to action, and sense of urgency and ownershipAble to properly prioritize personal backlog without constant management oversightAble to manage support requests and priority escalationExperience using modern AI-assisted development tools (e.g., Copilot, Cursor, or similar) to improve code quality, accelerate development, and enhance documentation.Understanding of foundational AI/ML concepts, familiarity with cloud-native AI services such as model hosting, and/or ability to use AI tools to automate cloud operations tasks.Preferred Qualifications:Familiarity with Software Development LifecycleFamiliarity with Xcode, Fastlane and Android application buildingFluent in any of Rust, C/C++, Java, Kotlin, Groovy, JavaScript, Ruby, PythonFamiliarity with *nix Shell Scripting and/or Windows Scripting, PowerShellFamiliarity with NPM, Cargo Crates, Maven, Ant/Ivy, Gradle, Bazel or similar toolsFamiliarity with GitHub Actions and/or Gitlab pipelinesFamiliarity with Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) cloud offerings like AWS, Google Cloud, or AzureFamiliarity with Ansible, Terraform, or other "infrastructure as code" tools and systemsThe hiring range for this position in New York City is $123,000 - $165,000. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. 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.About Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology:At Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology, we're blending imagination and innovation to reimagine the ways people experience and engage with the world's most beloved stories and products. Our work is wide-ranging and deeply sophisticated. We create amazing experiences, transform the future of media, and build products and platforms that enable the connection between people everywhere and the stories and sports they love.Disney's ability to marry world-class technology with one-of-a-kind creativity makes us unique. It is at the heart of our past, present, and future.
We are Storytellers and Innovators. Creators and Builders. Entertainers and Engineers.About The Walt Disney Company:The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney's stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.This position is with Disney Entertainment & Sports LLC, which is part of a business we call Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology.Disney Entertainment & Sports LLC is an equal opportunity employer.
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