Software Engineer II (Streaming, Roku/BrightScript Developer)

Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology (DE&E Technology) is seeking a Software Engineer II for the Roku Client Application Engineering Team. You'll be part of the team that builds Direct-to-Consumer client apps such as Disney+, Star+, ESPN, and Hulu on Roku streaming devices and smart TVs.

Responsibilities:

• Develop new application features using BrightScript and the Roku SceneGraph SDK
• Contribute to on-boarding, browse UI/UX experiences, analytics, video playback UI/UX, and more
• Work on tools and systems outside of Roku apps, including JavaScript & React-based web tools, gulp build scripts, AWS configurations, and Node.js services
• Collaborate with Roku to vet new hardware, firmware, and certification requirements
• Work closely with client SDK engineering, design engineering, services engineering teams, and product owners

Required Qualifications:

• 3+ years of development experience with a client-side development stack, ideally with BrightScript experience
• Experience with MVVM (Model-View-ViewModel) architecture
• Proficiency in using reusable utilities, UI components, and generalized logic
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software, Electrical or Electronics Engineering, or comparable field of study, and/or equivalent work experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience creating user interfaces, implementing pixel-perfect designs and animations
• Familiarity with development on set-top boxes or Smart TVs
• Experience with performance optimization and feature degradation techniques
• Experience with unit testing, DevOps, gulp scripts, Jenkins, and AWS

Why Work for Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology:

• Build the future of Disney's media business
• Reach & Scale: Products and platforms that delight millions of consumers every day
• Innovation: Develop groundbreaking products and techniques that shape industry norms

The role offers competitive compensation, including potential bonuses and long-term incentives, as well as a full range of benefits including health insurance, paid time off, retirement programs, and tuition assistance.

Join us in reimagining ways to create magical viewing experiences for the world's most beloved stories while transforming Disney's media business for the future.