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Original posting from The Walt Disney Company
At Disney, technology is integral to our legacy and future. Join us at Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology, a global hub of engineers, developers, designers, and data scientists dedicated to enhancing the technological framework that supports Disney's media operations worldwide.
About the Role:
As the Director of Infrastructure Engineering, you will significantly influence the technology that drives our global media company. In this executive-level role, you will lead a cross-functional team focused on designing, implementing, and supporting integrated systems that ensure the seamless delivery of high-quality media content. Your leadership will be vital in securing the performance, scalability, security, and resilience of our enterprise platforms, fostering a culture of innovation and operational excellence throughout the organization.
Responsibilities:
- Provide dynamic leadership and vision to solution engineering teams, including Site Reliability, Storage, and Systems Engineering.
- Establish strategic directions and operational goals that align with our technology vision and business success.
- Recruit, develop, and retain top-tier talent across various engineering fields to build a high-performing team.
- Oversee organizational design to adapt quickly to changing business needs and technology trends.
- Drive the architecture and deployment of scalable solutions that power our production and content platforms.
- Promote efficient CI/CD pipelines, along with on-premises and cloud-native services, enhancing automation and observability.
- Collaborate with product engineering and systems engineering teams to improve operational readiness and achieve continuous improvement.
- Set and operationalize engineering standards and KPIs focused on security, performance, and availability.
- Act as a strategic advisor to senior leadership on platform health, risk management, and alignment of technical roadmaps.
- Facilitate cross-functional engagement to ensure platform capabilities align with the evolving demands of our business units and customers.
Required Qualifications:
- 12+ years of relevant experience in engineering and technology management.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or a related technical field.
- Demonstrated experience leading global, cross-functional engineering teams.
- Strong skills in strategic vision and operational execution.
- Expertise in scalable architecture and operational best practices.
- Experience with CI/CD practices, cloud-native systems, and automation technologies.
- Exceptional collaboration and communication abilities.
- Proven leadership and talent development skills.
- A track record of enhancing engineering processes and documentation.
- Experience in managing third-party vendor relationships.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a relevant discipline.
- Experience in modernizing distributed systems.
- Knowledge of security, performance, and availability protocols.
- Experience in fostering a culture of software reusability and modularity.
Required Education:
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or a related technical field.
The hiring range for this position in Glendale, CA and Bristol, CT is $251,900.00 to $337,800.00 per year, and in New York, NY is $263,900.00 to $353,900.00 per year. The actual base pay will consider internal equity, geographic region, and the candidate's relevant skills and experience. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may also be offered as part of the compensation, in addition to comprehensive medical and financial benefits.
Job ID: 10137241
Location: New York, New York
Job Posting Company: Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology
The Walt Disney Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and welcomes all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities and veterans. If you require reasonable accommodations during the job application process due to a disability, please email Candidate.Accommodations@Disney.com. This email is for accessibility-related requests only and will not be used for general employment inquiries.
Source: The Walt Disney Company careers