Manager, Software Engineering

Job Posting Title:

Manager, Software Engineering

Req ID:

10158386

Job Description:

At Disney, we’re storytellers. We make the impossible, possible. The Walt Disney Company (TWDC) is a world-class entertainment and technological leader. Walt’s passion was to continuously envision new ways to move audiences around the world - a passion that remains our touchstone in an enterprise that stretches from theme parks, resorts and a cruise line to sports, news, movies and a variety of other businesses. Uniting each endeavor is a commitment to creating and delivering unforgettable experiences - and we’re constantly looking for new ways to enhance these exciting experiences.

We are 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 MyDisneyExperience and Hey, Disney!

This role sits in the Enterprise Architecture organization within Technology & Digital for Disney Experiences.

The Manager, Software Engineering will report to the Senior Manager, Software Engineering. We are looking for a leader that has extensive experience managing technical software engineering teams with an emphasis on reference architectures.

What You’ll Do:

• Oversee finances and budgets in MyPPM, ensure accurate billing processes, and contribute to forecasting and accrual processes to maintain financial integrity and support organizational objectives
• Manage an engineering team responsible for analyzing, designing, programming, debugging, and enhancing software solutions used in various computing environments
• Supervise delivery optimization of large-scale or sophisticated software programs and systems, collaborating multi-functionally to align with business goals and timelines
• Coordinate, evaluate, and lead external vendor relationships, acting as the key point of contact, and ensuring contractual obligations are met
• Proactively find opportunities for technology optimization and efficiency improvements, driving innovation and scalability
• Craft and build a roadmap for delivering a world class support model and ensure ongoing health and performance of technology solutions
• Review, augment, and build critical metrics for responsible systems, using visualization tools
• Engage in estimation and planning across the organization, voicing recommendations, feedback, and solutions from a technical perspective and aligning to the overall project goals to deliver on-time & in-scope
• Proactively track and assess emerging technologies across the industry to inform strategic decision-making and recommendations

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Minimum 8 years of related work experience
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities, to ensure effective growth and development of team
• Deep understanding of Object-Oriented Analysis, Design and Development
• Experience with software delivery lifecycle, including web and mobile application development, backend service development, and multi-vendor environments
• Experience with Node.js, Python, Java/J2EE architectures and cloud-based architected systems and platforms (i.e. AWS, Google Cloud, Azure)
• Experience leading and recruiting technical teams, including software engineers, system and platform engineers, software architects, and technical project managers
• Experience with Agile development approaches
• Proven experience in monitoring, supporting, and improving application availability and reliability
• A visionary who motivates teams to excel and fosters creativity, consistently driving excellence in all endeavors
• An advocate for a diverse and inclusive culture that encourages innovation and ensures every team member feels a sense of belonging
• Authority in Cloud and Backend technologies as well as understanding of front end development. This position would apply their expertise to drive the development and implementation of solutions
• Experience with enterprise architecture and building reference architectures.

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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The hiring range for this position in Orlando, Florida is $163,400 - $219,100 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.

Job Posting Segment:

DX Technology

Job Posting Primary Business:

Tech Delivery, Platforms, & Core Systems

Primary Job Posting Category:

Software Engineer

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Orlando, FL, USA

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2026-09-23