Senior Software Engineer

A leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise providing technological backbone and product development for Disney's media business units.
$138,900 - $195,000
Frontend
Senior Software Engineer
Hybrid
5,000+ Employees
5+ years of experience
Entertainment · Consumer
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Description For Senior Software Engineer

Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their Product & Data Engineering team. This role is crucial in developing end-to-end solutions for Disney's world-class consumer-facing products, including streaming platforms Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+.

The position offers an exciting opportunity to work on large-scale applications that reach millions of consumers worldwide. As a senior engineer, you'll be responsible for architecting and developing core site functionality using modern technologies like React, TypeScript, and NodeJS. The role involves working with a cutting-edge tech stack and contributing to products that shape how audiences experience entertainment and sports content.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of relevant industry experience and strong expertise in front-end web development. You'll be expected to serve as a high-level technical resource, solving sophisticated challenges and finding opportunities to improve systems. The role includes mentoring junior engineers and collaborating with product and project management teams.

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. The company offers competitive compensation, including a salary range of $138,900 to $195,000 (varying by location), plus potential bonuses and long-term incentives.

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior engineer who wants to make a significant impact on products used by millions while working with cutting-edge technology in a collaborative environment. You'll be part of transforming Disney's media business for the future while maintaining the company's legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences.

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Responsibilities For Senior Software Engineer

  • Architect and develop core site functionality using Javascript (ES6+) HTML and CSS
  • Work on a modern stack including React, TypeScript, NodeJS, and Amazon Web Services
  • Prototype new features and research applicable technologies
  • Use industry standard methodologies to increase performance and scalability
  • Review code and pull requests
  • Work with product and project management to refine specs
  • Mentor and facilitate growth of junior engineers
  • Maintain and support production streaming applications at global scale

Requirements For Senior Software Engineer

JavaScript
TypeScript
React
Node.js
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software, Electrical or Electronics Engineering, or equivalent work experience
  • 5+ years relevant industry work experience
  • Proven understanding of front-end web development technologies
  • Experience working with modern Javascript workflow
  • Proven track record to research solutions to complex problems
  • Highly accountable with ability to lead projects
  • Writes well-documented, clear, and high quality code with tests

Benefits For Senior Software Engineer

Medical Insurance
  • Competitive salary
  • Bonus potential
  • Long-term incentives
  • Medical benefits
  • Financial benefits

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