Senior Streaming Platform Infrastructure Engineer

Candidate interviewed through 4 rounds for Disney Streaming architecture team, including panel with director of engineering. Recruiter communicated that candidate was a top contender and final decision was imminent. Recruiter ceased all communication for 45 days, while job requisition was reposted on LinkedIn. ⭐ Ghost Severity Rating: 3.74 / 5.0 Rating Analysis: High score driven by 4 exhaustive interview rounds (4.2), 45 days of silence after positive cues (4.2), 8-month perpetual reposting (4.8), and massive community corroboration (4.8). Rubric Breakdown: Silence: 4.2/5.0 | Rounds: 4.2/5.0 | Take-Home: 1.0/5.0 | Reposting: 4.8/5.0 | Consensus: 4.8/5.0 🔗 Community Discussion & Evidence: Reddit (740 upvotes, 220 comments) — https://www.reddit.com/r/recruitinghell/comments/1cr9821/disney_streaming_final_panel_top_contender_ghosted/ 🔍 LinkedIn Footprint: Perpetually Reposted (6+ months). Streaming engineering roles active on LinkedIn across Glendale and New York for 8+ months. Glassdoor reviews report prolonged candidate silence following senior panel loops.