Core Systems Engineer

About the Role & Team

Disney Digital Entertainment, a division of Disney Experiences, 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. 

This role can be based remotely in Sweden, Denmark, Finland or Norway.

What You Will Do / Who You Are

Game Engine Development 
Use your experience with game engines to help build powerful, feature-rich systems. You’ll be working on the tools and systems that make games run smoothly, supported by a collaborative team. 

Versatile Programmer (C++, C#, Verse, Python & More) 
Write clean, maintainable code in the language that’s most suited in any given situation. You’ll be solving practical problems and contributing to systems that developers and players rely on.  

Core Systems Contributor
Help improve the core systems working with Unreal Engine (UE) and Unreal Editor for Fortnite (UEFN). You’ll be part of the effort to make development faster, smoother, and more enjoyable. 

Performance Profiling
Help identify and fix performance issues whether it’s memory usage, frame rate drops, or load times.  

Documentation
Write clear, useful documentation that helps others understand and build on your work. It’s a key part of keeping the team moving forward. 

Collaboration
Work closely with engineers, designers, and artists. You’ll ask questions, share ideas, and grow your skills in a supportive, cross-functional environment. 

What you will bring

Experience & Curiosity
You have professional experience working with game engines and want to keep learning and experimenting. 

Team-Oriented Mindset
You enjoy collaborating across disciplines and have experience supporting teammates to keep projects moving smoothly. 

Clear Communicator
You're comfortable sharing ideas, providing updates, and explaining technical concepts to engineers, designers, and stakeholders. 

Strategic Problem-Solver
You think ahead, identify potential issues early, and develop practical solutions that make a real impact.

Technical Know-How
You understand the fundamentals of software development, scalable systems, and platform architecture, and have a proven track record of building and maintaining robust systems in similar environments. For this role, experience with C++ is required; knowledge of other languages is a plus. 

Background
Whether you studied computer science or learned on the job, what matters most is your ability to contribute, collaborate, and grow. Experience with Unreal Engine is a bonus. 

Why Disney Digital Entertainment?

• Be part of an innovative mission to deliver the next generation of Disney’s digital magic to fans around the globe.

• Collaborate with premier talent to build scalable systems powering Disney’s most iconic franchises, including Pixar, Marvel, and Star Wars.

• Shape the backend systems for a groundbreaking new interactive experience and impact millions of players worldwide.

• Work in a collaborative, global environment where innovation, creativity, and technical excellence thrive.

The Walt Disney Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to be a diverse workforce that is representative of our audiences, and where all can thrive and belong. Disney is committed to forming a team that includes and respects a variety of voices, identities, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided the necessary accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive all benefits of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.