disney
Staff Software Engineer (Emerging Tech & AI Automation) Project Hire
At a Glance
- Location
- Burbank, California, United States
- Work Regime
- onsite
- Employment
- Full time
- Experience
- 7+ years
- Compensation
- is position in Burbank, CA is $155,700 to $208,700 per year. The base pay actual
- Posted
- 2026-03-30
Key Requirements
Required Skills
Domain Knowledge
- Automation
- Engineering
Requirements
7 + years of full-stack software engineering experience with a strong coding background in languages such as Python, TypeScript, Node.js, Go or similar
Proven ability to write clear, concise technical documentation and create professional system architecture diagrams using tools like Lucidchart, Mermaid, or PlantUML
Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure or GCP), microservices architecture, CI/CD pipelines, test, development and deployment approaches, including containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), A/B testing, etc
Proficiency with AI/ML development tools, and experience integrating LLM-based APIs, AI agents, or prompt-based workflows
Experience working with large-scale databases (SQL/NoSQL, Object, Graph, etc)
Demonstrated expertise in systems architecture, platform thinking, and technical leadership
Responsibilities
Tackle ambiguity by building thin, end-to-end implementations that touch all major components of a system to evaluate the feasibility of emerging technologies and early prototypes to explore unknowns, validate assumptions, and help unblock teams.
Embrace rapid iteration—prioritize speed and learning by delivering minimum lovable products and evolving them through continuous feedback.
Collaborate with engineers and business partners to align priorities, define goals, and deliver impactful outcomes.
Continuously refine engineering practices and champion improvements that elevate team performance and product excellence.