Manager, Software Engineering
About the Role & Team
"We create happiness." That's our motto at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, and it permeates everything we do. You'll help foster that magic at Disney by empowering our teams to push the limits and create the never-before-seen! Are you ready to join this team and make an impact?
Are you interested in leading the team that develops, deploys, and maintains the software and hardware systems supporting rides and shows at Disney attractions worldwide? As the Manager of the Global Engineering & Technology (GE&T) - Platform Systems group, you will oversee team members who create and support software and hardware systems across Walt Disney World theme parks, resorts, and Disney Cruise Line.
This is a Full-Time, Hybrid role based in Lake Buena Vista, FL.
What You Will Do
As the Manager of Platform Systems, you will coordinate software and hardware development resources to create and maintain systems that collect attraction data for real-time alerts and predictive analytics. These systems will primarily operate on-premises but may include cloud-based solutions or a combination. Additionally, you will be responsible for automating the deployment of these systems.
As the group leader, assessing application lifecycle management practices, tools, and processes is essential. This involves consistently improving efficiency by refining standard procedures for designing, developing, deploying, and maintaining attraction software and hardware systems at Walt Disney World Resort and beyond.
Required Qualifications & Skills
This is what you will need to be successful in the role:
- Exceptional communication skills for coordinating with various partners, including Engineering Services, WDI, and external vendors.
- Demonstrated capability to lead a diverse team managing multiple concurrent projects.
- Advanced project tracking abilities, including managing costs and timelines effectively.
- 8+ years of in-depth knowledge and experience with server and desktop operating systems, such as Windows and Linux.
- 5+ years of expertise in software architecture, design patterns, and methodologies.
- 5+ years of hands-on experience with computer system networks, including troubleshooting.
- Proficiency with Jira or comparable issue tracking systems.
Preferred Qualifications
It would be helpful if you also had:
- Proficiency in container technologies such as Docker, and Kubernetes.
- Proficiency in DevOps languages like Terraform or Chef.
- Strong programming capabilities in object-oriented languages and full stack web development.
- Experienced with AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure.
- Proficiency with data pipeline tools, including Cribl, and expertise with log aggregation tools, such as Splunk.
Education
- Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Information Technology, or other related field of study, or equivalent work experience.
- Preferred: Master's of Business Administration, Professional Engineering Management, or other similar post-graduate degrees.
Additional Information
Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities, and special extras that only Disney can provide. Learn more about our benefits and perks at https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits .
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What We Do
Innovation is in the DNA of The Walt Disney Company. We not only embrace it, we translate it into experiences you can see and feel. From our groundbreaking work in advanced audio-animatronic robots featured in the Disney theme parks, to streaming services that are redefining entertainment, to inventing tools to create new worlds in our films — The Walt Disney Company has spent nearly 100 years immersing audiences in new and stunning experiences using groundbreaking technology. When next generation technology meets talented people ready to tackle challenges still to be imagined, anything can happen.
Why Work With Us
Every technologist at Disney is essential to helping us create unforgettable experiences and innovative products. Our teams constantly spearhead innovation by incubating cutting-edge ideas into production-ready solutions. At Disney, you’ll make an impact you can see and feel with a team that both supports and challenges your thinking.
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