Manager, Software Engineering

Department Description: “We Power the Magic!” That’s our motto at Disney Experiences (DX). Our team creates world-class immersive digital experiences for the Company’s premier vacation brands including Disney’s Parks & Resorts worldwide, Disney Cruise Line, Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa, and Disney Vacation Club. We are responsible for the end-to-end digital and physical Guest experience for all technology & digital-led initiatives across the Attractions & Entertainment, Food & Beverage, Resorts & Transportation and Merchandise lines of business as well as other initiatives including MyDisneyExperience and Hey, Disney! Team Description: This role sits with the DCL SEAS team and leads a software engineering team responsible for the design, delivery, and operation of critical Disney Cruise Line and Adventures by Disney platforms, with primary focus on the Seaware ecosystem and its integrations. The role balances engineering delivery and platform operations, ensuring scalable, resilient, and secure systems while aligning with enterprise technology standards. It requires close partnership with SE, SRE, database, cybersecurity, Product, BSM and vendor teams to deliver high-quality solutions that support both operational and business outcomes. Responsibilities The Manager, Software Engineering will report to the Sr. Manager, Software Engineering. • Build, coach, and develop a high-performing engineering team, fostering growth, accountability, and technical excellence • Lead an engineering team responsible for the design, development, delivery, and support of the Seaware platform and its integrations • Own the end-to-end lifecycle of platform capabilities, including prioritization, development, release, and continuous improvement • Establish and drive engineering and operational priorities, ensuring alignment with business goals, timelines, and platform stability • Partner with SE, SRE, and database teams to implement and operationalize platform standards for scalability, resiliency, performance, and disaster recovery • Drive service reliability and operational excellence, including incident response, root cause analysis, observability, and performance monitoring…