Lead Software Engineer - Agentic AI

Overview

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Technology 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.

Responsibilities and duties of the role include a focus on AI-powered foundational services within the Quote-to-Cash space and providing technical leadership to the team.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of autonomous agents using Python, LangChain, and related ecosystems (e.g., LlamaIndex, LangGraph).
• Implement agentic patterns such as ReAct and Agentic Reflective Loops, ensuring robust inter‑agent communication (e.g., MCP, A2A).
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and engineers to translate user needs into scalable, high‑quality solutions.
• Champion software engineering best practices, including CI/CD, testing, observability, and responsible AI behavior.
• Guide and mentor engineers, conduct technical reviews, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Author and review technical proposals, root cause analyses, and maintain clear documentation.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and integrate innovative approaches into the development process.

Required Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 7+ years of experience in software engineering, with a strong background in web application development and modern frameworks.
• Deep expertise in Python, FastAPI/Django, and autonomous agent frameworks.
• Proficient in SQL/NoSQL databases (e.g., Postgres), vector stores (e.g., FAISS, Pinecone), and RAG pipelines.
• Familiarity with LLM evaluation tools (e.g., LangSmith, TruLens), prompt testing, and AI observability.
• Experience with containerization (Docker), orchestration (Kubernetes), and cloud platforms (AWS).
• Strong communication, problem‑solving, and analytical skills.
• Proven ability to align technical decisions with business goals and foster a culture of engineering excellence.

Preferred Experience

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or related technical discipline is highly desirable
• Experience creating performant User Interfaces leveraging HTML/CSS/JS and React or other frameworks
• Previous work experience in digital advertising
• Strong curiosity about how Disney delivers the Magic and a desire to be a part of it

Compensation and Location

The hiring range for this position in Seattle, Washington and New York, NY is $159,500 to $213,900 per year. Santa Monica, CA is $152,200 to $204,100 per year, San Francisco, CA is $166,800 to $223,600 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on geographic region, job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. 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, depending on the level and position offered.

Seniority, Employment Type, and Job Function

• Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Information Technology
• Industries: Entertainment Providers

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