# Lead Software Engineer-AI Licensing & Publishing Systems

**Company**: The Walt Disney Company
**Location**: Orlando, FL
**Experience**: senior
**Job type**: full-time
**Salary**: $150,000-$180,000 per year
**Category**: Engineering
**Industry**: Technology

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## Description

At Disney, we're storytellers. We make the impossible, possible.

This role sits within the Technology & Digital organization for Disney Experiences and collaborates closely with cross-functional teams across the company. The Lead Software Engineer will report to the Sr Manager, Technology.

We are seeking a visionary Lead Software Engineer to drive the development of scalable, intelligent systems that support licensing financial operations and AI-driven decision-making. This role will be instrumental in shaping the architecture and delivery of next-generation platforms that power financial licensing workflows and predictive analytics.

**Responsibilities**

- Lead the design, development, and deployment of software solutions for licensing financial systems and AI-powered applications.

- Architect and implement scalable services that integrate with internal and third-party financial platforms.

- Collaborate with product, finance, and data science teams to define system requirements and deliver intelligent automation.

- Apply machine learning and AI techniques to optimize licensing workflows, forecasting, and compliance monitoring.

- Own the full software development lifecycle, including analysis, design, coding, testing, debugging, and documentation.

- Mentor junior engineers and foster a culture of innovation, inclusion, and technical excellence.

- Stay current with emerging technologies in AI, financial systems, and cloud-native development to inform strategic decisions.

**Required Qualifications & Skills**

- 7+ years of software engineering experience, including leadership of complex projects.

- Proven experience with financial systems, licensing workflows, or royalty management platforms.

- Hands-on expertise of developing and deploying custom AI solutions using LLMs to automate business processes or improve business outcomes in enterprise environments.

- Excellent programming skills in languages such as Java and Python.

- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP) and container orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes).

- Agile development experience and familiarity with CI/CD pipelines.

- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

**Preferred Qualifications**

- Experience with licensing systems in media, entertainment, or digital content industries.

- Familiarity with financial compliance standards and audit processes.

**Education**

- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

- Master's degree in Technology is a plus.

The hiring range for this position in Glendale, California is $150,000-$180,000 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.

## Skills

### Required
- Java
- Python
- AI
- Machine Learning
- Cloud Computing
- Kubernetes
- AWS
- GCP
- Agile Development
- CI/CD Pipelines

### Nice to have
- Licensing Systems
- Financial Compliance Standards
- Audit Processes

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