Lead Software Engineer

A leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise focused on creating world-class stories and experiences.
$156,292 - $209,660
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 seeking a Lead Software Engineer to join their Media Engineering team, specifically the Live and Linear Tooling Team (LILOX). This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on technology that powers worldwide streaming services including Disney+ and Hulu. The position involves developing and maintaining systems for managing live and linear airings across streaming platforms, working with cutting-edge technologies and contributing to products that reach millions of users globally.

The role combines technical leadership with hands-on development, requiring expertise in frontend development, cloud infrastructure, and scalable systems. You'll be working in an innovative environment that's reimagining how to deliver magical viewing experiences while transforming Disney's media business for the future. The position offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, along with the opportunity to work on products that shape industry norms and improve how audiences experience sports, entertainment & news.

As a Lead Software Engineer, you'll be responsible for both technical leadership and hands-on development, managing AWS infrastructure, developing web applications, and ensuring high-quality engineering processes. The role requires strong expertise in frontend technologies, particularly JavaScript and React, along with cloud infrastructure experience. You'll be working in a fast-paced environment that values innovation and collaboration, contributing to products that reach millions of users worldwide.

The ideal candidate will bring both technical expertise and leadership skills, with the ability to mentor team members while driving technical excellence. This is an opportunity to join a company at the forefront of streaming technology, working on products that directly impact how people consume entertainment worldwide.

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Responsibilities For Lead Software Engineer

  • Own and contribute to engineering solutioning of complex model scoring and deployment
  • Design and build robust software applications
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams
  • Act as technical leader and mentor team members
  • Craft web applications for live and linear scheduling
  • Manage AWS infrastructure
  • Work on improving system scale and throughput
  • Provide on-call rotational support

Requirements For Lead Software Engineer

JavaScript
React
Python
  • BA/BS degree in Computer Science or related field
  • 7+ years of developing software products
  • Experience in frontend UI development with Javascript and React
  • Experience with AWS technologies and cloud infrastructure
  • Understanding of async programming models
  • Experience with Terraform, Jenkins, Docker
  • Strong knowledge of web standards and technologies
  • Solid understanding of web accessibility fundamentals

Benefits For Lead Software Engineer

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

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