Manager-Software Engineering

Job ID 10112641 Location Lake Buena Vista, Florida, United States Business Walt Disney World Resort Date posted Feb. 14, 2025

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Job Summary:

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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About Walt Disney World Resort:

Since opening in 1971, Walt Disney World Resort has played an important role in many childhood and family memories. Today, hundreds of millions of guests from around the globe visit this magical place to enjoy a Disney vacation. Through a combination of creativity, innovation and technology, the resort immerses guests in classic Disney tales and new kinds of family entertainment. Drawing from a rich heritage of storytelling, Walt Disney World Resort cast members bring Disney magic to life through unmatched attention to detail and superior guest service.

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 Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc., which is part of a business we call Walt Disney World Resort.

Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. 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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Explore this Location Lake Buena Vista, FL

Lake Buena Vista is home to the Disney Springs retail, dining and entertainment complex, Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park, Disney’s Lake Buena Vista Golf Course and several resort hotels are located with the City limits.