Software Engineer II

Job RequirementsDepartment/Group Overview:Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & TechnologyTechnology is at the heart of Disney’s past, present, and future. Disney 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.Here are a few reasons why we think you’d love working here: Building the future of Disney’s media: Our Technologists are designing and building the products and platforms that will power our media, advertising, and distribution businesses for years to come. Reach, Scale & Impact: More than ever, Disney’s technology and products serve as a signature doorway for fans' connections with the company’s brands and stories. Disney+. Hulu. ESPN. ABC. ABC News…and many more. These products and brands – and the unmatched stories, storytellers, and events they carry – matter to millions of people globally. Innovation: We develop and implement groundbreaking products and techniques that shape industry norms, and solve complex and distinctive technical problems.Content Platforms & Operations is responsible for the development and ongoing advancement of the technical and operational functions driving the worldwide distribution and monetization of Disney’s linear networks and theatrical content. This includes Disney’s media supply chain and storage, network and theatrical distribution operations, media localization, network transmission and origination, and more. The global team also plays a critical role as the primary collaboration point for Product & Technology with Disney’s EMEA, APAC, and LATAM regional business teams.Job SummaryAs a Software Engineer II (Salesforce), you will leverage your technical and analytical skills to support and maintain code that delivers new features for our Salesforce systems as well as resolve reported bugs. You will be an important part of a motivated team, actively participating in the triage of reported bugs, the implementation of enhancements, and the improvement of system functionality. Your contributions will also involve ensuring proper system monitoring and alerting, helping to maintain optimal operation and quick response to any issues.We are looking for someone with experience in Salesforce administration and development who possesses experience in building and maintaining Salesforce systems. The ideal candidate is a highly analytical problem solver with a strong foundation in Salesforce administration and development, including Apex, SOQL, Lightning Web Components (LWC), familiarity with cloud technology (AWS), and someone who knows exactly when to leverage clicks over custom code.Responsibilities And Duties Of The RoleAct as an escalation point for complex issues. Investigate system anomalies, perform root-cause analysis, and assist in developing and deploying fixes for production bugs.Develop and maintain an understanding of our Systems and their interactions with upstream and downstream dependencies. Support and troubleshoot integrations involving REST/SOAP APIs, middleware, and third-party AppExchange applications.Participate in peer code reviews to ensure technical solutions are secure, efficient, and aligned with team standards. Actively adhere to Salesforce best practices, especially concerning bulkification and Governor Limits. Assist in monitoring fundamental platform performance and scalability. Follow established CI/CD and deployment process to ensure smooth and reliable releases.Contribute to cross-functional troubleshooting of complex issuesPerform any other duties or technical tasks needed to support overall business objectives and maintain long-term health of the Applications ecosystem.Required Education, Experience/Skills/TrainingBasic Qualifications3+ years of experience with Salesforce technologies such as Apex programming language, Flows, LWC, SOQL.Minimum of 3 years of experience in development and maintenance of custom Salesforce pages, objects, fields, and lightning components.Minimum of 3 years of experience in Salesforce roles, permission sets, dashboards, and reports.Ability to analyze and implement bug fixes to resolve reported incidents.Understanding of the lifecycle of application development, including best practices of unit testing, code reviews, documentation, etc.Enjoy working within a team setting of engineers of varying experienceStrong communication skills and attention to detailPreferred QualificationsPrior work experience in media management or digital media distribution operationsExperience using AI tools such as Github Copilot, Claude Code, Salesforce Agentforce, or similar tools. Motivated self-starter with the ability to learn and adapt to new technologies. Can effectively articulate complex ideas and influence others through well-reasoned explanations.Proactively identify problems and opportunities and recommend solutions. Experience working within an Agile environmentFamiliarity with cloud-based technologies such as AWS EC2, Lambda, SQS, and S3.Required EducationBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, or comparable fieldDisclaimer PAY TRANSPARENCYThe hiring range for this position in LA is $119,200- $159,800. 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.This position is with Disney Entertainment & Sports LLC, which is part of a business we call Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology.To learn more about Disney's guidelines on the use of AI for candidates, click here.Disney Entertainment & Sports LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.DISABILITY ACCOMMODATION FOR EMPLOYMENT APPLICATIONSThe Walt Disney Company and its Affiliated Companies are Equal Employment Opportunity employers and welcome all job seekers including individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or apply for a position, visit the Disney candidate disability accommodations FAQs. We will only respond to those requests that are related to the accessibility of the online application system due to a disability.Having technical issues? View the FAQs for help.