Principal Software Engineer – Ad Experiences

The Walt Disney Company

. Develop and own systems enabling rapid prototyping, testing, and validation of interactive ad formats .

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $188,400 - $252,600 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates advanced proficiency in Java and extensive experience in software engineering, particularly in developing scalable, fault-tolerant distributed systems. Capable of mentoring engineers and effectively communicating technical concepts to diverse audiences.

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Java ProficiencySpringBoot ExperienceCloud Platform ExperienceObservability ToolingAd Tech Industry Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Software EngineeringMulti-ThreadingGarbage CollectionAlgorithmic ComplexityDistributed SystemsProblem-SolvingDesign SkillsNon-Relational DatabasesMetrics and MonitoringTechnical Documentation

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationCollaboration SkillsMentoring

Tools & Technologies

DynamoDBRedisMemCacheApache KafkaKinesisAWSTerraformDockerKubernetes

Certifications & Qualifications

BS in Computer ScienceMS in Computer Science

Industry Keywords

Ad TechMicroservicesRapid PrototypingTesting and ValidationScalable Solutions

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ApacheAWSCloudDockerDynamoDBJavaKafkaKubernetesMicroservicesRedisSpringSpring BootSpringBootTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and own systems enabling rapid prototyping, testing, and validation of interactive ad formats
Integrate ad experiences into creative platforms for ad-tier users
Write code and tests, and review code and test implementations
Review implementations for best practices and algorithmic complexity
Support engineers during on-call shifts when needed
Assess product requirements, advise on feasibility, and translate requirements into implementation tasks
Research, explore, implement proofs of concept, and propose improvements to ad-serving systems
Define, review, and document software and system designs in a high-throughput, low-latency microservices environment
Improve observability through metrics, monitors, and alerts
Participate in architectural discussions and defend technical decisions while incorporating feedback
Bridge diverse team requirements and technical capabilities to deliver scalable solutions
Mentor and inspire engineers across professional software development
Influence technical implementations and define technical and operational metrics for system health
Advocate robust, scalable, fault-tolerant distributed-system practices

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS or MS in Computer Science/Engineering or relevant work experience
10+ years of software engineering experience
Advanced proficiency with Java, including heap, multi-threading, garbage collection, and profiling
Analytical, problem-solving, and design skills in highly distributed and highly available services ecosystems
Excellent communication and collaboration skills with technical and non-technical audiences
Comprehensive experience with SpringBoot and related Spring projects
Experience with non-relational database technologies such as DynamoDB
Experience with Redis and/or MemCache
Experience with Apache Kafka and/or Kinesis
Experience with AWS or another cloud platform
Experience with observability tooling, including logs and metrics
Preferred: experience with Terraform, Docker, and Kubernetes
Preferred: Ad Tech Industry knowledge
Ability to work in the office four days a week
Ability to support an on-call shift when needed

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided
Medical, financial, and/or other benefits
Primarily on-site with occasional work from home