Director, Software Engineering, Lifecycle Messaging Experiences

Company: The Walt Disney Company
Location: Burbank
Posted on: March 8, 2023

Job Description:

The Lifecycle Engineering Organization creates scalable foundations and platforms to power messaging and in-app experiences across the consumer lifecycle spanning our various product offerings - Disney+, Hulu, ESPN+, STAR+ and Bundles.We are hiring a seasoned Director of Engineering to direct and build the teams in the Messaging Experience space. This area is a brand new team in DisneyStreaming that will focus on building and operating applications and systems that power programmatic, scalable messages and customer-centric experiences to drive engagement, growth, brand delight across Disney+, Hulu, STAR+ and ESPN+ in all regions of the world.In this role, you will collaborate cross-functionally with teams across various functions including Engineering, Product Management, Marketing, Data, Design, Program Management etc. to influence and shape strategy, and elevate impact through your team. If you are someone who loves growing, designing and scaling Organizations, enabling your leaders to succeed, building the best product for consumers, problem solving in the face of ambiguity, and driving towards outcomes, then this is a great role for you!Responsibilities

• Partner with product and engineering leadership to create roadmaps that communicate the strategic vision and prioritize focus areas for engineering teams.
• Design the right engineering organization.
• Manage, coach and hire leaders and ICs, providing them with regular feedback and fostering a culture that enables their learning, professional development and growth.
• Shape and direct the overall architecture to elevate systems and operations holistically.
• Lead the team to ensure successful delivery against the roadmap.
• Create strong relationships with engineering and cross-functional partners.Qualifications
  • 12+ years technical experience with at least 5 years of management experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, related field or equivalent work experience
  • Experience leading multiple engineering teams in a complex, fast moving environment
  • Experience in the Messaging domain
  • Ability to communicate with a diverse set of technical and non-technical partners
  • Strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, written and verbal
  • Experience and ability to navigate challenging situations and drive towards successful outcomes
  • Experience in building customer facing experiences in the entertainment/streaming space -The hiring range for this position in Santa Monica is $219,268 - $294,140 and in San Francisco, California is $ 240,178 to $ 322,190 per year. 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.

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