The Walt Disney Company is hiring Software Engineers in Test (QA Engineers) in Bangalore, India. This role is part of Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology, a global team building the technological backbone of Disney’s media platforms.
The position follows a Primarily On-Site / Occasionally Work-from-Home model and is open across multiple experience levels — from entry-level to principal engineers.
If you are passionate about test automation, quality engineering, CI/CD, and building reliable systems at global scale, this could be your opportunity to work on products used by millions worldwide.
About Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology
Technology drives Disney’s global media ecosystem, powering platforms such as:
- Disney+
- Hulu
- ESPN
- ABC News
The engineering teams work on large-scale systems that handle streaming, advertising, media distribution, and fan engagement globally. Their mission is to combine technology and creativity to deliver innovative, scalable, and high-performance digital experiences.
Role Overview – Software Engineer in Test
Disney is hiring QA Engineers across multiple levels. During the recruitment process, your skills and experience will determine your level placement.
As a Software Engineer in Test, you will:
- Design test strategies and quality frameworks
- Build and maintain automated test suites
- Validate APIs, services, web, and mobile applications
- Use observability tools to prevent regressions
- Improve release confidence through CI/CD quality gates
At senior levels, you may define organization-wide quality standards and mentor engineering teams.
Key Responsibilities
1. Test Strategy & Planning
- Define test strategies and acceptance criteria
- Collaborate with Engineering and Product teams
- Align quality goals with business objectives
2. Automation Development
- Design and implement automated tests for:
- APIs & services
- Web applications
- Mobile applications
- Data validation use cases
- Build frameworks for mocks, synthetic traffic, and test data setup
3. CI/CD & Quality Gates
- Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines
- Reduce flaky tests
- Ensure fast feedback loops
4. Observability & Reliability
- Monitor logs, metrics, and traces
- Validate SLIs and SLOs
- Detect regressions early
5. Non-Functional Testing
- Performance & load testing
- Resiliency validation
- Accessibility compliance
- Security validation (with specialists)
6. Data Validation
- Use SQL for data integrity verification
- Validate message flows and event-driven systems
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Required Skills
Candidates should have:
- Experience designing test strategies
- Automation experience for web, mobile, APIs, and services
- Programming knowledge in:
- Python
- Java
- JavaScript / TypeScript
- Familiarity with:
- PyTest / JUnit / TestNG
- Cypress / Playwright
- REST / GraphQL testing tools
- Strong understanding of CI/CD systems
- Knowledge of SQL for data validation
- Basic understanding of logs, metrics, traces, and observability
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
A mindset focused on automation, ownership, and continuous improvement is highly valued.
Eligibility Criteria
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Company | The Walt Disney Company |
| Role | Software Engineer in Test |
| Location | Bangalore, India |
| Work Model | Primarily On-Site / Occasionally WFH |
| Experience | Entry to Principal Level (Level decided during hiring) |
| Education | Degree in Computer Science or related field |
| Employment Type | Full-Time |
Salary (Market Estimate)
💰 Estimated Salary Range (Bangalore Market):
- Entry-Level QA Engineer: ₹8 LPA – ₹14 LPA
- Mid-Level QA Engineer: ₹15 LPA – ₹28 LPA
- Senior/Principal Level: ₹30 LPA – ₹55+ LPA
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Why Join Disney Technology?
1. Global Scale & Impact
Work on platforms like Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN that serve millions of users worldwide.
2. Engineering Excellence
Be part of a culture focused on:
- Innovation
- Scalability
- Reliability
- Industry-leading standards
3. Career Growth
Opportunities to grow into:
- Senior QA Engineer
- Automation Architect
- Engineering Manager
- Quality Lead
- Platform Reliability Specialist
4. Innovation-Driven Culture
Disney invests in groundbreaking technologies that shape media streaming and digital distribution.
Who Should Apply?
This role is ideal for:
- QA Engineers with automation experience
- Developers transitioning into quality engineering
- Engineers passionate about reliability and scalability
- Candidates comfortable with APIs, web, mobile, and data validation
If you enjoy preventing production issues before they happen and building robust automation frameworks, this role is a strong fit.
Interview Preparation Tips
To prepare effectively:
- Revise automation frameworks (PyTest, JUnit, Cypress, Playwright)
- Practice API testing (REST & GraphQL)
- Review SQL queries and data validation techniques
- Understand CI/CD integration of tests
- Learn basics of observability (logs, metrics, traces)
- Be ready to design a test strategy for a real-world application
Strong system thinking and collaboration examples will help in higher-level interviews.
Disclaimer
This job post is for informational purposes only and is based on publicly available job descriptions. The Walt Disney Company does not charge any recruitment fees. Salary figures mentioned are market estimates and may vary depending on candidate qualifications and company policies. We are not responsible for any changes made by the company in job role, compensation, or eligibility requirements.
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