Lead Software Engineer

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

Description For Lead Software Engineer

Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to join their Tooling Ecosystem (TECO) team. This role is crucial in managing the Content Portal and CoCo applications, which provide mission-critical operator functionality for streaming metadata maintenance. The position offers an opportunity to work at the intersection of technology and entertainment, building solutions that reach millions of consumers through platforms like Disney+, Hulu, ABC News, and ESPN.

The ideal candidate will lead architectural discussions, mentor team members, and drive technical excellence while working with cutting-edge technologies. You'll be responsible for designing and building robust software applications, managing AWS infrastructure, and ensuring high-quality user experiences for operators. The role combines technical leadership with hands-on development, requiring expertise in modern web technologies and frameworks.

Working at Disney offers unique opportunities to shape the future of media technology while contributing to beloved entertainment brands. The position comes with competitive compensation, including potential bonuses and long-term incentives, plus comprehensive benefits. You'll be part of an innovative organization focused on providing the best possible video playback experience to customers worldwide, working in either Santa Monica, CA or New York City locations.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced engineers who want to make a significant impact on how millions of people consume entertainment content while working for one of the world's most respected media companies. The role offers both technical challenges and leadership opportunities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

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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 provide career growth opportunities for team members
  • Manage AWS infrastructure
  • Improve 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 user 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

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