Content Distribution Engineer - Media Engineering Team Lead - Remote with Optional In-Person Workspaces in Santa Monica, CA, New York City, NY, and Morrisville, NC

Join the Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology Team as a Content Distribution Engineer Ready to make a real impact? We're hiring a Content Distribution Engineer to join our Media Engineering team! As a Content Distribution Engineer, you will play a critical role in designing, building, and maintaining the infrastructure that powers Disney's media, advertising, and distribution businesses. You will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects, collaborate with talented engineers, and contribute to the creation of magical viewing experiences for millions of people around the world. About Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology is a leading innovator in the media and entertainment industry. We are responsible for developing and maintaining the technology that powers Disney's streaming services, including Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+. Our team is passionate about creating immersive and engaging experiences for our audiences, and we are committed to pushing the boundaries of what is possible in the world of media and entertainment. Department/Group Overview The Media Engineering organization is a dynamic team that focuses on providing the best possible video playback experience, art, and metadata to customers worldwide. We achieve this by streamlining and repurposing technology across different business and distribution channels, including streaming, linear, and theatrical. As a Content Distribution Engineer, you will be part of the Distribution Engineering team, which develops and maintains CDN configurations for all CDNs in the Disney Distribution Mesh. Key Responsibilities Configure and manage CDN configurations in the Disney Distribution Mesh Actively manage OpenCache deployments with ISPs globally Review performance metrics across our caching infrastructure for improvements, in collaboration with operations and performance management teams Oversee day-to-day operations of the Disney Distribution Mesh Participate in tooling development to integrate 3rd party CDNs into a unified control plane Act as an operational management contact for CDN support, actively managing incidents via communication with CDN support teams Work to solve caching issues in concert with our operations and engineering organizations Provide tier-3 on-call evaluation, escalation, and support Essential Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field Minimum of 3 years of experience managing caching solutions, preferably in a Content Distribution Network environment Experience in Content Distribution Network operations environments Knowledge of CDN provider architectures and configurations Ability to perform network troubleshooting Knowledge of: 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 Preferred Qualifications Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) Knowledge of automation tools (Ansible, Terraform) Experience with cloud-based CDN solutions (AWS CloudFront, Google Cloud CDN) Certifications in relevant technologies (e.g., AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner) Career Growth Opportunities and Learning Benefits As a Content Distribution Engineer at Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology, you will have access to a wide range of career growth opportunities and learning benefits, including: Professional development and training programs Mentorship and coaching from experienced engineers Opportunities for career advancement and leadership development Access to cutting-edge technologies and tools Collaboration with talented engineers and professionals Work Environment and Company Culture Our company culture is built on a foundation of innovation, creativity, and collaboration. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, and we strive to create a work environment that is inclusive, supportive, and empowering. As a remote or in-person employee, you will have the flexibility to work from anywhere, with optional in-person workspaces in Santa Monica, CA, New York City, NY, and Morrisville, NC. Compensation, Perks, and Benefits We offer a competitive compensation package, including: Salary range: $87,100 - $116,700 per year (Santa Monica, CA) or $91,200 - $122,200 per year (New York City, NY) Bonus and/or long-term incentive units Full range of medical, financial, and other benefits How to Apply If you are a motivated and talented Content Distribution Engineer looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Please click the 'Apply Now' button to submit your application. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse work environment that reflects the communities we serve. Apply for this job