Manager, Content Distribution Engineering

Job Summary :

As a Manager, Content Distribution Engineering supporting the Media Distribution Operations teams, you will specialize in caching technology, distributed networking, and operational experience in CDN edge services.

We are looking for a manager excited by a fast-paced environment, exposure to new technologies and be engaged in exciting Disney initiatives with high visibility.

Areas of focus include :

• Manage a team of engineers charged with the support and engineering of Video Distribution.
• Execute within established process frameworks for Incident, Problem and Change Management based on ITIL standards
• Monitor health and performance of video distribution
• Investigate, document and resolve complex issues
• Work with Development and Operations teams to provide analysis, tuning and improvements

Responsibilities :

• Work with individual engineers to map out career growth and goals.
• Guide an engineering team in its ownership of systems and processes.
• Create an environment of trust for people to be themselves and able to excel
• Provide input for stakeholders and decision makers in architecture, roadmap, and product.
• Communicate architecture, roadmap, and product objectives to engineers and gather feedback for stakeholders.
• Champion cross-team projects.
• Coach and mentor other specialists on the team to ensure that all software utilizes Disney and industry best practices.
• Collaborate efficiently with product management, technical program management, operations, and other engineering teams to capture requirements, drive implementation, and provide transparency.

Basic Qualifications :

• Bachelor’s degree, and / or equivalent work experience
• 8+ years’ experience in engineering
• Experience in content distribution networks.
• An ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Strong discipline to delegate work and focus on solving management problems.
• Comfortable driving complex and high profile projects without overextending personal health or well-being of your team.
• Strong communication skills and a desire to share your knowledge with team members and others at Disney.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Prior experience as a manager or technical lead of engineers.
• Experience with consumer facing services and high-scale systems.
• Experience deploying and scaling within a cloud infrastructure.
• Experience directly managing and mentoring a team.
• Experience working with remote global teams and a flexible schedule to meet in different time zones.

The hiring range for this position in LA Area and Bristol is $152,200.00 to $204,100.00 per year, in New York and Seattle is $159,500.

00 to $213,900.00 per year, in San Francisco is $166,800.00 to $223,600.00 per year, and in Morrisville is $145,000.00 to $194,400.

00 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s 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.