Team Lead-Software Engineering

Job Summary:

About the Role & Team

We create happiness.” That’s our motto at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts. And it permeates everything we do. At Disney, you’ll help encourage that magic by enabling our teams to push the limits and build the never-before-seen! Are you ready to join this team and make an impact.

Would you like to lead the team that develops, deploys, and sustains the software applications that run systems in the rides and shows of Disney attractions worldwide? As the Team Lead for the Global Engineering & Technology (GE&T)- Software Engineering group, you will be challenged to lead cast members who develop and sustain software throughout the Walt Disney World theme parks, resorts, and Disney Cruise Lines.

This is a Full-Time role.

What You Will Do:

• As the Team Lead of Software Engineering you will coordinate software development resources and the resources that maintain the application lifecycle management tools and processes used by Global Engineering & Technology and Walt Disney Imagineering (WDI). Your responsibilities include coordinating prioritizations to support new software development projects installed at the resort by Walt Disney Imagineering.
• Most importantly, as the leader of this group, you are responsible for evaluating the state of the industry for application lifecycle management standard methodologies, tools, and processes. This includes continually improving efficiency by evaluating and refining standard processes concerning designing, developing, deploying, and sustaining attraction software and systems at the Walt Disney World Resort.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• 8 + years of proven knowledge of computer operating systems from server to embedded devices, including Windows and Linux.
• Ability to communicate optimally with various partners: Engineering Services, WDI, outside vendors, and others.
• Ability to guide a diverse team with multiple ongoing work streams and projects.
• Ability to track ongoing projects and costs associated with those projects.
• 5+ years or shown knowledge of software architecture, design patterns, and software design methodologies.
• 5+ year of proven experience and knowledge of working with and troubleshooting computer systems.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced and detailed knowledge of operating Systems for embedded devices, desktops, and servers, including real-time systems.
• Knowledge of interactive systems, including touchscreens, graphics cards, and motion detection systems.
• Proven knowledge and experience working with Bluetooth, radio frequency identification systems (RFID), and general wireless network communication.
• Experience working with Jira or other similar issue tracking systems.
• Experience using Slack, Microsoft Teams or other similar collaboration tools.

Education:

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Information Technology, other related field of study, or equivalent work experience.
• Preferred: Masters of Business Administration or Professional Engineering Management or other similar post-graduate degree.

Preferred Education:

• Graduate degree in statistics, mathematics, or computer science related field (MBA, MSA, etc.)

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.

About Disney Parks, Experiences and Products:

The Disney Parks, Experiences and Products segment includes Disney’s iconic travel and leisure businesses, which include six resort destinations in the United States, Europe and Asia, a top-rated cruise line, a popular vacation ownership program, and an award-winning guided family adventure business. Disney’s global consumer products operations include the world’s leading licensing business across toys, apparel, home goods, digital games and apps; the world’s largest children’s publisher; Disney store locations around the world; and the shopDisney e-commerce platform.

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: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, Disney Parks, and Experiences and Products. 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 Disney Parks, Experiences and Products.

Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. 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.