Content Distribution Engineer Lead
Job Description
Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology...
On any given day at Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology, were reimagining ways to create magical viewing experiences for the worlds most beloved stories while also transforming Disneys media business for the future. Whether thats evolving our streaming and digital products in new and immersive ways, powering worldwide advertising and distribution to maximize flexibility and efficiency, or delivering Disneys unmatched entertainment and sports content, every day is a moment to make a difference to partners and to hundreds of millions of people around the world.
Building the future of Disneys media business: DE&E Technologists are designing and building the infrastructure that will power Disneys media, advertising, and distribution businesses for years to come.
Reach & Scale: The products and platforms this group builds and operates delight millions of consumers every minute of every day from Disney+ and Hulu, to ABC News and Entertainment, to ESPN and ESPN+, and much more.
Innovation: We develop and execute groundbreaking products and techniques that shape industry norms and enhance how audiences experience sports, entertainment & news.
Department/Group Overview:
Media Engineering is an innovative organization that is passionate about providing the best possible video playback experience, art, and metadata to customers worldwide, powered by exceptional technology. This work requires streamlining and repurposing technology across different business and distribution channels including streaming, linear, and theatrical so that technology can ebb and flow across the needs of the business.
Job Summary:
As a Lead Content Distribution Engineer supporting the Distribution Engineering team, you will specialize in caching technology, distributed networking, and operational experience in CDN edge services. We are looking for a CDN engineer excited by a fast-paced environment, exposure to new technologies and be engaged in exciting Disney initiatives with high visibility.
Areas of focus include:
Assist Engineering and Development teams with release and change management process
Build test frameworks to support a robust release and deployment process
Investigate, document and resolve complex issues
Work with Development and Operations teams to provide analysis, tuning and improvements
Responsibilities and Duties of the Role:
Focus on operations & management of cache solutions
Support product driven initiatives and projects
Develop engineering tooling and automation
Training & mentoring
Required Education, Experience/Skills/Training:
A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software, Electrical or Electronics Engineering, or comparable field of study, and/or equivalent work experience.
Minimum of 7 years of experience managing caching solutions, preferably in a Content Distribution Network environment
Experience in Content Distribution Network operations environments
Expert knowledge of CDN Provider architectures and configurations
Understanding of streaming video protocols (HLS) and how it interacts with caching
Ability to perform Network Troubleshooting
Knowledge of video players and impact on cache logic
Knowledge of following
HTTP/DNS/Internet Architecture
Caching (Varnish)
Web Serving (NGINX, HAProxy)
Cloud Technologies (AWS, GCP)
Scripting Languages (Python, et al)
Security Protocols (SSL Certificates, TLS)
Configuration Management (Ansible, AWX)
Effective communication, written and verbal
Passion for troubleshooting and debugging
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 with the following business segments: media networks, parks and resorts, studio entertainment, consumer products and interactive media. 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. Disneys 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.
Disney Streaming Services LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.
The hiring range for this position in Burbank, CA is $124,000.00 to $166,200.00 per year, or New York City the range is $129,900 - $174,100 per year.. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidates 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
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Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology...
On any given day at Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology, were reimagining ways to create magical viewing experiences for the worlds most beloved stories while also transforming Disneys media business for the future. Whether thats evolving our streaming and digital products in new and immersive ways, powering worldwide advertising and distribution to maximize flexibility and efficiency, or delivering Disneys unmatched entertainment and sports content, every day is a moment to make a difference to partners and to hundreds of millions of people around the world.
Building the future of Disneys media business: DE&E Technologists are designing and building the infrastructure that will power Disneys media, advertising, and distribution businesses for years to come.
Reach & Scale: The products and platforms this group builds and operates delight millions of consumers every minute of every day from Disney+ and Hulu, to ABC News and Entertainment, to ESPN and ESPN+, and much more.
Innovation: We develop and execute groundbreaking products and techniques that shape industry norms and enhance how audiences experience sports, entertainment & news.
Department/Group Overview:
Media Engineering is an innovative organization that is passionate about providing the best possible video playback experience, art, and metadata to customers worldwide, powered by exceptional technology. This work requires streamlining and repurposing technology across different business and distribution channels including streaming, linear, and theatrical so that technology can ebb and flow across the needs of the business.
Job Summary:
As a Lead Content Distribution Engineer supporting the Distribution Engineering team, you will specialize in caching technology, distributed networking, and operational experience in CDN edge services. We are looking for a CDN engineer excited by a fast-paced environment, exposure to new technologies and be engaged in exciting Disney initiatives with high visibility.
Areas of focus include:
Assist Engineering and Development teams with release and change management process
Build test frameworks to support a robust release and deployment process
Investigate, document and resolve complex issues
Work with Development and Operations teams to provide analysis, tuning and improvements
Responsibilities and Duties of the Role:
Focus on operations & management of cache solutions
Support product driven initiatives and projects
Develop engineering tooling and automation
Training & mentoring
Required Education, Experience/Skills/Training:
A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software, Electrical or Electronics Engineering, or comparable field of study, and/or equivalent work experience.
Minimum of 7 years of experience managing caching solutions, preferably in a Content Distribution Network environment
Experience in Content Distribution Network operations environments
Expert knowledge of CDN Provider architectures and configurations
Understanding of streaming video protocols (HLS) and how it interacts with caching
Ability to perform Network Troubleshooting
Knowledge of video players and impact on cache logic
Knowledge of following
HTTP/DNS/Internet Architecture
Caching (Varnish)
Web Serving (NGINX, HAProxy)
Cloud Technologies (AWS, GCP)
Scripting Languages (Python, et al)
Security Protocols (SSL Certificates, TLS)
Configuration Management (Ansible, AWX)
Effective communication, written and verbal
Passion for troubleshooting and debugging
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 with the following business segments: media networks, parks and resorts, studio entertainment, consumer products and interactive media. 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. Disneys 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.
Disney Streaming Services LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.
The hiring range for this position in Burbank, CA is $124,000.00 to $166,200.00 per year, or New York City the range is $129,900 - $174,100 per year.. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidates 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
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