[Hiring] Senior Core Systems Engineer @The Walt Disney Company

Role Description

Disney Digital Entertainment, a division of Disney Entertainment, is redefining how audiences interact with The Walt Disney Company. The mission is creating the ‘digital front door’ that unites all of Disney’s magic into a new interactive universe.

Disney Digital Entertainment is seeking talented individuals passionate about pushing the boundaries of game engine technology. As a critical part of our team, you will leverage your expertise to build and optimize feature-rich engines, ensuring smooth and high-performance experiences for global audiences.

This role will report to the Director of Engineering, Game Engines. The team is fully remote across the Nordic region.

You’ll join a team grounded in our Disney values — acting with Integrity, welcoming everyone through Inclusion, embracing boundless Creativity, working together through Collaboration and caring deeply for our Community. These values shape how we work and how we support one another every day.

What You Will Do

• Drive Unreal Engine and UEFN Development: Use your deep experience with Unreal Engine to build and extend the systems that game teams rely on.
• Versatile Senior Programmer (C++, Verse, Python & More): Write clean, maintainable code in the language best suited to the problem.
• Core Systems Contributor: Lead improvements across the core systems that underpin Unreal Engine and UEFN development at Disney.
• Tools and Pipeline: Build and evolve the internal tools that game teams depend on.
• AI-Empowered Development: Use AI coding tools in your daily work and help push the boundaries of what is possible.
• Document systems, decisions, and workflows clearly so teammates can understand what has been done and why.
• Work closely with engineers, designers, and producers to create a supportive, cross-functional environment.

Qualifications

• Significant professional experience with C++ and Unreal Engine.
• Broad background across engine and tools development, systems refinement, feature implementation, and workflow optimization.
• Curiosity and eagerness to learn and experiment with new ideas and approaches.
• Enjoy collaborating across disciplines and mentoring others.
• Comfortable sharing ideas, providing updates, and explaining technical concepts.
• Take initiative, identify opportunities early, and thrive when shaping plans.

Requirements

• Experience with C++ and Unreal Engine.
• Ability to work across various programming languages including Verse and Python.
• Strong problem-solving skills and strategic thinking.
• Ability to document and communicate effectively.

Benefits

• Fully remote work across the Nordic region.
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in game development.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.