Hybrid Principal Systems Engineer

at The Walt Disney Company

• Job title: Principal Systems Engineer
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Lead
• Salary: $152,200 - $204,100 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: Linux, Perl
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Glendale, United States

About the role

• Principal Systems Engineer responsible for the design and architecture of complex systems at Disney. Lead technology strategies for storage and compute solutions across various projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and architecture of complex systems
• Define system requirements and specifications based on business goals and decisions
• Translate enterprise business strategy into domain blueprints and roadmaps
• Create high-level architecture and detailed designs
• Apply deep technical knowledge for the storage domains in a project or Enterprise context across Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology
• Responsible for ensuring that consistent practices are followed, reference architectures are developed and maintained
• Responsible for developing, maintaining and applying standards for projects and programs
• Responsible to complete discovery activities for Storage and compute solutions, recommend and design the specific implementations to support the requirements of the individual business groups
• Perform system performance trend analysis as required
• Works with cross-functional teams, collaborating with engineers and other stakeholders
• Manage the development, implementation and administration of operational processes, programs, and systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field of study
• A minimum of 10-years of relevant experience
• Demonstrated expertise in scripting using Perl, Bash, Shell or equivalent
• Possesses strong analytical and technical skills
• Excellent understanding of storage and compute systems
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills: Ability to communicate effectively with end-users, business owners, developers, managers, and systems engineers
• Ability to discuss highly technical concepts to a variety of audiences, including executive level and technical decision-makers
• Industry expert and understanding of software solutions for content creation, manipulation, encoding/transcoding and distribution
• Have a thorough knowledge of the syntax, capabilities, and limitations of the Linux operating systems.

Benefits

• 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.