This position will report to theSVP,Products& Experiences and based in Orlando, Florida.
Emerging Tech & Product is where Disney Experiences (DX)identifies, prioritizes, explores, tests, and productizes thecutting edgetechnologies shaping our future. Weleveragedeep technicalexpertiseand strategic rigor toidentifyhighimpact opportunities and turn them into scalable, value-driving solutions. The Director,Software Engineeringis responsible forourearly stageinnovation pipeline,in close partnership withEmerging Productas well asbusinessand technologyleadersthroughoutthe Parks, Experiences, and Products segment.
As Director,Software Engineering, you will lead the management of theEmerging TechLabs, with a focusondriving business value through three primary areas: 1) managing relationships with external partners to foster innovation and collaboration; 2) overseeing stakeholder testing to validate concepts, user experience, and business value; and 3) directing engineering efforts to evaluate both vendor and internal solutions through proof-of-concept development and testing.
This role provides managerial oversight to engineers on the Emerging Technology team and serves as a technical thought leader across the organization.As the steward of ourearly stageinnovation pipeline, your focus will be on producing well-documented insights, validated prototypes, technical evaluations, and architectural guidance that can be directly applied by delivery teams and theEmerging TechInitial Tech Implementation team to accelerate implementation and reduce risk. You will ensure that all work is rigorouslyprioritized andaligned with the approved quarterly Emerging Product opportunity map,and that sound engineering and architectural practices are consistently followed.
You will be accountable for ensuring that the Emerging Technologyportfolio generates actionable outcomes that inform strategic decision-making and enable downstream teams. Success in this role is measured by the clarity and quality of technology evaluations, the effectiveness of knowledge transfer, and the ability to clearly articulate and quantify the business value derived from early-stage innovation efforts. A strong blend of technical fluency, business acumen, and design thinking is essential.
Additionally, you willrepresentEmTechLabsin cross-functional and executive forumspartneringclosely with office of technology enablementand WDI R&D. You must be able to clearly communicate the team’s insights, vision, and progress, and translate complex technical concepts into accessible narratives for senior technology leadership, including C-level executives. Your ability to connect emergingtechnologyworkto tangible business outcomes will be critical in driving alignment and support across the enterprise.
