Lead Software Engineer-Licensing/AI Systems

Disney
Glendale, CA, USA / USA - FL - Kirkman Point 22026-04-14Full time

About the job

We are seeking a visionary Lead Software Engineer to drive the development of scalable, intelligent systems that support licensing financial operations and AI-driven decision-making. This role will be instrumental in shaping the architecture and delivery of next-generation platforms that power financial licensing workflows and predictive analytics.

Responsibilities

Lead the design, development, and deployment of software solutions for licensing financial systems and AI-powered applications.

Architect and implement scalable services that integrate with internal and third-party financial platforms.

Collaborate with product, finance, and data science teams to define system requirements and deliver intelligent automation.

Apply machine learning and AI techniques to optimize licensing workflows, forecasting, and compliance monitoring.

Own the full software development lifecycle, including analysis, design, coding, testing, debugging, and documentation.

Mentor junior engineers and foster a culture of innovation, inclusion, and technical excellence.

Stay current with emerging technologies in AI, financial systems, and cloud-native development to inform strategic decisions.

Qualifications

Minimum

7+ years of software engineering experience, including leadership of complex projects.

Proven experience with financial systems, licensing workflows, or royalty management platforms.

Hands-on expertise of developing and deploying custom AI solutions using LLMs to automate business processes or improve business outcomes in enterprise environments.

Excellent programming skills in languages such as Java and Python.

Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP) and container orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes).

Agile development experience and familiarity with CI/CD pipelines.

Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Preferred

Experience with licensing systems in media, entertainment, or digital content industries.

Familiarity with financial compliance standards and audit processes.