Lead Software Engineer

Join Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology as a Lead Software Engineer, where you'll be at the forefront of reimagining magical viewing experiences for the world's most beloved stories. As part of the CAST + ET team, you'll play a crucial role in building Direct-to-Consumer client apps like Disney+, Star+, ESPN, and Hulu. This position focuses on developing key initiatives for real-time workflow of interactive applications, enabling production teams to create engaging content and custom experiences.

You'll be working on projects that differentiate our coverage through high-end graphics and near real-time data integration, potentially leveraging AI and LLM technologies to enhance creative quality. The role involves architecting reusable solutions shared across all Disney products while working with engineers throughout the organization.

Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology provides the technological backbone for Disney's media business units, keeping the company at the innovation forefront. You'll be part of a team that reaches millions of consumers every minute, developing and executing groundbreaking products that shape industry norms and enhance how audiences experience sports, entertainment & news.

The position requires strong technical leadership, with responsibilities including overseeing complex technical projects, contributing to product strategies, and setting technical direction across multiple product segments. You'll work in a fast-paced environment where you'll need to manage multiple competing priorities while maintaining high standards for code quality and effective communication.

This is an opportunity to join a company with a legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences, while helping to transform Disney's media business for the future. You'll be working in Bristol, Connecticut, conveniently located between Boston and New York, in a city that combines natural beauty with high-tech innovation.