Lead Software Engineer
Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10133846 Location Orlando, Florida, United States Business Disney Experiences Date posted Oct. 16, 2025Job Summary:
At Disney Experiences Technology, our team creates world-class immersive digital experiences for the Company’s premier vacation brands including Disney’s Parks & Resorts worldwide, Disney Cruise Line, Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa, and Disney Vacation Club. The Disney Experiences Technology team is responsible for the end-to-end digital and physical Guest experience for all technology & digital-led initiatives across the Attractions & Entertainment, Food & Beverage, Resorts & Transportation, and Merchandise lines of business as well as other initiatives including the MyDisneyExperience app and Hey, Disney!
As part of our team, this Lead Software Engineer will participate in changing the landscape of critical, Cast-facing software solutions responsible for functions ranging from optimizing the efficiency of park operations to dramatically improving the way training is delivered to our Cast. In this role, you will work with an accomplished and supportive team of resources and leadership to create the connected experiences that make Disney an employer of choice, and apply practical knowledge of technologies and concepts to lead software engineering projects, provide technical guidance and oversight, and act as a point of escalation and technical expert.
You Will:
Own and lead large development projects and teams comprised of multiple components; oversee project teams as required, including 3rd party resources.
Lead the development of highly innovative and large software solutions that meet specifications and significantly impact future developments.
Conceive and set the design and direction for major software development projects
Lead the design of components for major software development projects, developing specifications for each.
Interact and coordinate deliverables with other technical groups in the organization.
Influence the work of team members and assigned deliverables through decisions and actions
Serve as a high-level technical resource and “go-to” person for less experienced developers and leadership, providing technical guidance and oversight.
Act as a liaison between design, product, development, QA, and sustainment resources.
Basic Qualifications & Skills:
7+ years of related work experience in design, development, and implementation of highly scalable software systems and components
Validated experience designing and developing both web and mobile applications, and Object-Oriented Analysis & Design
Demonstrated experience within the following technologies: Angular, Flutter, Go/Golang, TypeScript, & Node
Experience designing RESTful API's and implementing such APIs within a security framework such as OAuth
Validated experience working with cloud solutions
Excellent and deep understanding of design patterns and modern, highly scalable application development
Ability to act as a Project lead from ideation to delivering finished work, leading individuals at varying levels while exhibiting excellent problem solving skills
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with AWS serverless computing solutions, Google Cloud Platform, ServiceNow or similar cloud platforms
Experience with JavaScript
Experience with NoSQL databases like MongoDB
Master’s degree in Computer Science or related; and/or related certification/s
Required Education:
Bachelor's or foreign equivalent Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software, Electrical or Electronics Engineering, or comparable field of study, and/or equivalent work experience
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About Disney Experiences:
Disney Experiences brings the magic of Disney stories and franchises to life through theme parks, resorts, cruise ships, unique vacation experiences, products and more around the world. Disney shines in the travel industry with six resort destinations in the United States, Europe and Asia; a top-rated cruise line; a popular vacation ownership program; and an award-winning guided family adventure business. Plus, Disney's global consumer products operations include the world's leading licensing business; the world's largest children's publishing brands; one of the world's largest licensors of games across all platforms; and Disney store locations around the world and on the web.
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 Walt Disney Attractions Technology LLC, which is part of a business we call Disney Experiences.
Walt Disney Attractions Technology LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. 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.
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