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Location: Burbank, California
Duration: 4 Months
Compensation: $85.00-$95.00
Work Requirements: , Holders or Authorized to Work in the U.S.
Skillset / Experience:
The Emerging Technologies and Automation team focuses on amplifying business impact through innovation. We are part of the
Technology Transformation team, working on driving measurable improvements in productivity, agility and employee
satisfaction by automating the mundane, streamlining workflows and freeing people to do what they do best.
We are seeking a hands-on Staff Software Engineer to drive high-impact initiatives at the forefront of emerging technologies to
unlock enterprise-wide capabilities. In this role, you ll lead rapid prototyping efforts, build scalable proofs-of-concept, and shape
the technical foundation that accelerates enterprise-wide transformation.
You ll work across a nimble, action-oriented team to explore AI-assisted development tools, experiment with new technologies,
and translate abstract concepts into elegant, real-world solutions. Ideal candidates thrive in ambiguity, balance pragmatism
with curiosity, and bring deep technical expertise paired with strong communication skills. This is a unique opportunity to shape
the future of technology at Disney
Basic Qualification:
* You are curious and passionate about technology, staying ahead of the curve by consuming keynotes, articles, and technical
content and translating that knowledge into high-quality blog posts, workshops, demos, or talks that inspire others.
* You re not just curious you re hands-on. You explore how things work by tinkering, and prototyping. You actively participate
in or lead hackathons, design thinking workshops, demo days, and other forums that foster knowledge sharing and creative
exploration.
January 2025 2JOB DESCRIPTION - ENTERPRISE TECHNOLOGY
* You approach challenges with a first-principles mindset and a natural inclination toward developing simple, elegant solutions.
* You re an exceptional communicator equally effective in writing and speaking and skilled at translating complex ideas into
clear, actionable insights for both technical and non-technical audiences.
* You partner with other engineers to share best practices, amplify impact, and accelerate the adoption of emerging
technologies.
Responsibilities
* Tackle ambiguity by building thin, end-to-end implementations that touch all major components of a system to evaluate the
feasibility of emerging technologies and early prototypes to explore unknowns, validate assumptions, and help unblock
teams.
* Embrace rapid iteration prioritize speed and learning by delivering minimum lovable products and evolving them through
continuous feedback.
* Serve as a technical leader and mentor.
* Support project planning and execution help prioritize work, communicate effectively with stakeholders, and ensure timely
delivery of high-quality code.
* Foster a positive, collaborative team culture promote best practices, encourage knowledge sharing, and lead by example.
* Collaborate with product engineers and business partners to align priorities, define goals, and deliver impactful outcomes.
* Continuously refine engineering practices and champion improvements that elevate team performance and product
excellence.
Must Haves (Years of Experience, languages, programs, tools, etc.):
* 10+ years of full-stack software engineering experience with a strong coding background in languages such as Python,
TypeScript, Node.js, Go or similar
* Proven ability to write clear, concise technical documentation and create professional system architecture diagrams using
tools like Lucidchart, Mermaid, or PlantUML
* A passion for innovation, emerging technologies, and driving continuous improvement
* Demonstrated expertise in systems architecture, platform thinking, and technical leadership
* Strong communication skills with the ability to navigate conflict, build trust, and foster alignment across cross-functional
teams; able to explain complex systems and tradeoffs to engineers, product managers, and stakeholders alike
* Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure or Google Cloud Platform), microservices architecture, CI/CD pipelines, test,
development and deployment approaches, including containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), A/B testing, etc
* Proficiency with AI/ML development tools, and experience integrating LLM-based APIs, AI agents, or prompt-based
workflows
* Experience working with large-scale databases (SQL/NoSQL, Object, Graph, etc)
* Proven ability to navigate organizational complexity and deliver outcomes aligned with strategic objectives.
* Passion for Disney's mission and values
Preferred Qualifications:
Nice To Haves (see above):
* AWS, Google Cloud Platform or Azure certification
* Experience with emerging technologies
* Experience with agile methodologies such as Scrum or Kanban
* A track record of success in automation and developer productivity initiatives
* Demonstrated experience building prototypes or experimental software in ambiguous or early-stage environments
Education:
* Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software, Electrical or Electronics Engineering, or comparable
field of study, and/or equivalent work experience; advanced degree a plus
Required Education:
STEM BA
Our benefits package includes:
- Comprehensive medical benefits
- Competitive pay, 401(k)
- Retirement plan
- and much more!
About INSPYR Solutions
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