Lead Software Engineer

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
7+ years of experience
Entertainment · Consumer

Description For Lead Software Engineer

Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to join their innovative team focused on creating magical viewing experiences through streaming and digital products. This role is part of the Tooling Ecosystem (TECO) team, responsible for managing critical Content Portal and CoCo applications that maintain streaming metadata accuracy.

The position offers an exciting opportunity to work at the intersection of entertainment and technology, building infrastructure that powers Disney's media, advertising, and distribution businesses. You'll be part of a team that reaches millions of consumers daily through platforms like Disney+, Hulu, ABC News, and ESPN+.

As a Lead Software Engineer, you'll design and build robust software applications, lead architectural discussions, and mentor team members while managing AWS infrastructure. The role requires expertise in web development, particularly with JavaScript and modern frameworks like React. You'll work in an innovative environment that shapes industry norms and improves how audiences experience sports, entertainment & news.

The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $149,240 to $219,230 depending on location and experience, plus bonus potential and comprehensive benefits. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer looking to make a significant impact at one of the world's leading entertainment companies while working with cutting-edge technology and talented teams.

The ideal candidate will have 7+ years of web development experience, strong leadership skills, and a proven track record of building high-performance consumer-facing applications. You'll be part of transforming Disney's media business for the future while creating magical viewing experiences for audiences worldwide.

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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 Content Portal and CoCo applications
  • Provide on-call rotational support

Requirements For Lead Software Engineer

JavaScript
React
  • 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
  • Competitive salary
  • Bonus potential
  • Medical benefits
  • Long-term incentives

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