Does DISNEY hire SWEs without a CS background?

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codev

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codev
Jul 3, 2019 13 Comments

I've been eyeing a Disney Streaming SWE job (Edit: Entry Level) in NYC. But I heard that it's close to impossible to get an interview with Disney's tech division if you don't have a CS degree (equivalent). Wondering how true this is?

Background: Business degree, coding bootcamp graduate. Start-up experience.

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  • Chase / Eng
    8==D~

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    I’m surprised there is still interest from developers in joining a company like Disney, given how they attempted to replace their IT staff with h1b contractors.

    OP - aim higher if you can. Disney is not a great place for tech workers.
    Jul 3, 2019 5
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      codev

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      OP
      Very insightful. Thanks
      Jul 5, 2019
    • Disney / Eng
      Innocuous2

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      Innocuous2
      Yeah that was probably within the parks division. It always gets me when someone brings it up. Disney is so big that each of its divisions should be considered a separate company with different values.
      Jul 7, 2019
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    burutchai

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    burutchai
    Not true. As long as you got the right experience, and pass the interview.
    Jul 3, 2019 2
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      codev

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      OP
      Thanks. Btw How is they're interview process in terms of difficulty? Is it like FANG-level hard or a bit easier?
      Jul 3, 2019
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      burutchai

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      burutchai
      Not like FAANG. While it’s good to study Leetcode, I would allocate time for system design and framework architecture
      Jul 3, 2019
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    Punani

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    Punani
    Do you have any SWE working experience?
    Jul 3, 2019 3
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      Punani

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      Punani
      Unless the position you are looking for is a grad position, otherwise very unlikely that their recruiters would consider you. But for grad positions big companies usually want people with CS background.

      You probably need a few more years of SWE experience, and practise leetcode to a point where you solve problems even in your dreams . Also learn system design.
      Jul 3, 2019
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      codev

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      OP
      Thx for the advice
      Jul 3, 2019