Software Engineer, Manager

Role Title: Manager, Software Engineering (Moveworks)Company: The Walt Disney Company (Corporate)Location: Seattle, WA (Onsite)About the CompanyAt Disney, we are storytellers making the impossible, possible. As a world-class entertainment and technological leader, The Walt Disney Company (TWDC) continuously envisions new ways to move audiences globally. Enterprise Technology drives our competitive advantage by delivering technology solutions aligned with business strategies, enhancing consumer and employee experiences, enabling business growth, and advancing operational excellence across our global enterprise.About the RoleThe Manager, Software Engineering leads the front-end and back-end Moveworks solution engineering team within HR Products. Reporting directly to the Senior Manager, Software Engineering, you will own engineering delivery, platform support, and technical execution for platforms powering Employee Services for over 200,000 employees. You will manage a team of 4–6 onshore Solution and Software Engineers alongside offshore/nearshore managed service resources. The ideal candidate is a hands-on technical leader with deep AI expertise, a proven track record of building scalable solutions, and a strong commitment to mentoring engineering talent.Key ResponsibilitiesLeadership & Talent Development: Lead, coach, and mentor 4–6 Software Engineers and manage offshore/nearshore managed service resources; establish career growth plans and build future technical leaders.Platform Architecture & Delivery: Drive architecture, design, and execution within Moveworks while overseeing Tier 2 engineering support to ensure high availability and rapid incident resolution.Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Product Managers, Designers, and Architects to translate complex business requirements into enterprise-grade features using Agile practices (Scrum/Kanban).Integration & Quality: Oversee API integrations (REST/SOAP) with core systems (ServiceNow, SAP, Workday) while maintaining data quality, compliance, and platform integrity.Strategic Alignment: Set the Moveworks engineering strategy in partnership with leadership, balancing platform modernization, stability, and executive stakeholder communication.Benefits & PerksCompetitive Base Compensation: $179,700 – $241,000 per year (Seattle, WA base pay, tailored to experience and internal equity).Incentives: Bonus eligibility and/or long-term incentive units depending on the position level.Comprehensive Healthcare: Premium medical, dental, and vision coverage options.Financial Well-being: Retirement savings plans, 401(k) matching, and life insurance benefits.Employee Experience: Exclusive employee discounts, park admissions, and robust career mobility pathways within a global entertainment leader.Basic QualificationsEducation: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, or related field (or equivalent work experience).Experience: 7+ years of hands-on software engineering experience with deep technical knowledge.Leadership: 2+ years leading engineering teams, delivering complex AI implementations, and directing offshore/nearshore managed service resources.Certifications & Skills: Moveworks Certified Agent Studio Developer with proven proficiency in a Moveworks production environment.Technical Integration: Deep expertise in integrated AI solutions and API integration (REST/SOAP) with enterprise systems like ServiceNow, SAP, or Workday.Preferred QualificationsEducation: Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related discipline.Enterprise HR Platforms: Direct experience with ServiceNow or a comparable HR Service Delivery (HRSD) platform.Frameworks & Methodologies: Active Agile certifications (CSM, SAFe) and ITIL v3 (or later) certification applying ITSM best practices.Equal Opportunity StatementThe Walt Disney Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected by law.