Lead Software Engineer (Living Room Device Development)

A leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise focused on creating world-class stories and experiences.
$152,200 - $223,600
Frontend
Staff Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
7+ years of experience
Entertainment · Consumer

Description For Lead Software Engineer (Living Room Device Development)

Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to join their Living Room Device Development team. This role is crucial for building Direct-to-Consumer client apps like Disney+, Star+, ESPN, and Hulu on popular streaming devices. As a hands-on engineering leader, you'll be responsible for architecting reusable solutions shared across all Disney products while managing project priorities and deliverables.

The position offers an exciting opportunity to work at the intersection of entertainment and technology, helping shape the future of Disney's media business. You'll be part of a team that reaches millions of consumers daily through various streaming platforms and services. The role requires deep expertise in living room device development and the ability to lead technical initiatives that span multiple product groups.

Working at Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology means being part of a team that's reimagining how to create magical viewing experiences for the world's most beloved stories. You'll contribute to evolving streaming and digital products in immersive ways while transforming Disney's media business for the future. The company offers competitive compensation, including potential bonuses and long-term incentives, along with comprehensive benefits.

The ideal candidate will bring 7+ years of hands-on experience with living room device development, strong technical leadership skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively across teams. You'll be working in a fast-paced environment where you'll need to manage multiple competing priorities while maintaining high standards for code quality and technical excellence. This is an opportunity to make a significant impact on how millions of people worldwide experience Disney's entertainment content.

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Responsibilities For Lead Software Engineer (Living Room Device Development)

  • Work with teams to architect, develop and integrate business critical features
  • Oversee the design of complex technical projects
  • Develop technology strategy in response to company-wide initiatives
  • Set technical direction and drive technology innovation
  • Produce technical designs that anticipate future business needs
  • Write efficient, reliable, and maintainable code

Requirements For Lead Software Engineer (Living Room Device Development)

JavaScript
TypeScript
  • 7+ years of hands-on professional experience with Living Room Device development
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software, Electrical or Electronics Engineering
  • Experience working a significant consumer product that is currently available
  • Comprehensive knowledge in at least one of Roku, tvOS, Android TV, Fire TV, Browser Based Devices
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to collaborate in a small, productive development team

Benefits For Lead Software Engineer (Living Room Device Development)

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
  • Medical Benefits
  • Bonus Eligible
  • Long-term Incentives

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