Lead Software Engineer

The Walt Disney Company is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise focused on creating world-class stories and experiences.
$149,240 - $219,230
Frontend
Staff Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
7+ years of experience
Entertainment · Enterprise SaaS

Description For Lead Software Engineer

Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology is at the forefront of reimagining magical viewing experiences for the world's most beloved stories while transforming the media business for the future. The Tooling Ecosystem (TECO) team plays a crucial role in managing the Content Portal and CoCo applications, which are mission-critical for maintaining streaming metadata accuracy. As a Lead Software Engineer, you'll be responsible for designing and building robust software applications, leading architectural discussions, and mentoring team members. The role offers the opportunity to work on high-impact projects that reach millions of consumers through platforms like Disney+, Hulu, ABC News, and ESPN.

The position requires strong technical expertise in web development, particularly with JavaScript and modern frameworks like React. You'll be working in a collaborative environment, contributing to a culture of innovation while ensuring high-quality product delivery. The role offers competitive compensation ranging from $149,240 to $219,230 depending on location and experience, plus comprehensive benefits including medical coverage and bonus opportunities.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer looking to make a significant impact at one of the world's leading entertainment companies, working on products that delight millions of consumers every day while leading and mentoring a technical team.

Last updated 24 days ago

Responsibilities For Lead Software Engineer

  • Design and build robust software applications
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams
  • Act in people supervisory capacity and serve as a technical leader
  • Mentor and empower team members
  • Manage AWS infrastructure
  • Work on improving overall performance of the Content Portal and CoCo applications
  • Provide on-call rotational support as needed

Requirements For Lead Software Engineer

JavaScript
React
TypeScript
  • BA/BS in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience
  • 7+ years of web development experience
  • Experience building consumer-facing single-page applications in JavaScript
  • Experience developing rich, interactive interfaces using frameworks like React, Angular, Vue
  • Experience building services using REST and GraphQL

Benefits For Lead Software Engineer

Medical Insurance
  • Medical benefits
  • Bonus opportunities
  • Long-term incentives
  • Financial benefits

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