Senior Software Engineer

Job ID 10110180 Location Lake Buena Vista, Florida, United States Business Walt Disney World Resort Date posted Jan. 28, 2025

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Job Summary:

Would you like to be a part of a team that contributes to every stage of the Disney attraction life cycle, from Blue Sky to Sustainment? As a Senior Software Engineer on the Modeling, Simulation, and Training Tools (MST) team, you will build software tools that are used to provide detailed engineering simulation and analysis services internationally for Walt Disney Imagineering (WDI), Park Operations Line of Business, Transportation, Engineering Services, Entertainment, and other Global Engineering & Technology partners.

These services include systems-level simulations of our rides and attraction; Software-In-the-Loop (SIL) or Hardware-In-the-Loop (HIL) software design/testing platforms; multi-agent simulations; training simulations; large-scale transportation simulations; statistical analyses; dynamic robotic electro-mechanical and controls system simulations; finite element analyses; rigid or flexible multi-body dynamic simulations; and development of signal processing and optimization algorithms.

You will report to the Manager - Software Engineering.

You Will

Lead and assist in the development of desktop applications and software APIs for use by internal engineering and creative partners.
Partner with Walt Disney Imagineering (WDI) Creative, WDI Ride, Industrial Engineering, and MST to identify requirements and use cases for attraction simulation development.
Write proposals that include job assignments, scopes of work, validation plans, and procedures.
Manage budget and schedule for software development projects.
Write unit tests and regression test documentation for software.
Write detailed documentation for software, both for developers and users.
Assist users with troubleshooting and resolving bugs in deployed software.
Provide computer hardware and software expertise to multi-disciplinary teams to influence purchasing decisions and system designs.
Develop and review detailed mechanical and system-level simulations using various simulation software and software development environments.
Visit under-construction and operating attractions to understand their operating principles and take measurements.

You Will Have

Five (5) or more years of experience with the design, implementation, and testing of Windows desktop applications using C, C++, and/or C#
Proven ability to lead a highly technical project team in the development of software applications, including architecting solutions, mentoring new team members, and project management
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for interacting directly with partners, internal customers, and users
Willingness to learn new technologies and languages, and apply them to solve engineering problems
Proficiency in object-oriented design principles
Experience with writing unit tests and regression test documentation for software
Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and assess software errors to develop and implement solutions
Practice using engineering software and software development environments (e.g., Visual Studio)
An understanding of source control tools such as Git, and continuous integration tools such as GitLab CI or similar
Knowledge of mathematics and engineering fundamentals, including differential equations and physical model derivation

Preferred Qualifications

Engineering within the entertainment industry, Ride and Show Control Systems, Programming and troubleshooting PLC hardware
Proficiency in Agile software development practices, including Scrum, sprint planning, retrospectives, etc.
Systems Engineering concepts, tools, and processes (SysML, IDEF0)
Third-party analysis software such as MathWorks: Matlab, Simulink, Stateflow, and Simscape Multibody; MathCad; SolidWorks; and ANSYS
Scripting languages including PowerShell and Python
Development using game engines such as Unity3D or Unreal
Web application development
Experience with SQL databases

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or Equivalent from ABET-certified curriculum or Equivalent Experience.
Post-graduate engineering degree preferred.

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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