Sr Software Engineer, Frontend

The Walt Disney Company is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise.
$138,900 - $203,900
Frontend
Senior Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
5+ years of experience
Entertainment · Consumer

Description For Sr Software Engineer, Frontend

Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology is seeking a Senior Frontend Software Engineer to join their Commerce, Growth & Identity (CGI) organization. This role is crucial in building innovative capabilities that drive subscriptions, engagement, and monetization across Disney's streaming and digital products including Disney+, Hulu, ESPN+, and Star+.

The position focuses on developing core sign-up, purchase, and subscription management experiences for Disney's web platform. As a senior engineer, you'll serve as a high-level technical resource, solving sophisticated challenges and finding opportunities to improve systems and products.

The role requires strong expertise in modern JavaScript/TypeScript web applications, with particular emphasis on React and Node.js development. You'll be working in a fast-paced, growing organization that values knowledge sharing and code reuse across Disney's various initiatives.

Key responsibilities include collaborating with product teams to translate requirements into technical specifications, leading by example in code quality and test-driven development, mentoring other developers, and contributing to the evolution of team practices. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience building scalable web applications and a track record of shipping production-level React/Node.js applications with high availability.

The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $138,900 to $203,900 depending on location (Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York, or Seattle), plus bonus opportunities and comprehensive benefits. You'll be part of Disney's mission to reimagine viewing experiences for beloved stories while transforming their media business for the future.

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior frontend engineer who wants to make an impact at scale, as the platforms you'll work on delight millions of consumers every day. You'll be at the forefront of innovation, developing groundbreaking products that shape industry norms and enhance how audiences experience sports, entertainment & news.

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Responsibilities For Sr Software Engineer, Frontend

  • Collaborate with product and project management to translate requirements into technical specifications
  • Lead by example in writing and maintaining code quality through test driven development
  • Contribute to project needs and evolution of team practices
  • Support software throughout the lifecycle
  • Develop solutions for complex tasks involving architectural application changes
  • Support and mentor developers through code reviews and knowledge-sharing
  • Review code and pull requests to ensure product specifications are met

Requirements For Sr Software Engineer, Frontend

JavaScript
TypeScript
React
Node.js
  • 5+ years experience building highly scalable JavaScript/TypeScript web applications
  • BS degree in computer science or equivalent work experience
  • Experience writing well-documented, clear, and robust code
  • Proven track record integrating API specifications
  • Ability to see projects from beginning to end
  • Strong emotional intelligence and ability to work under pressure
  • Ability to support and mentor other developers

Benefits For Sr Software Engineer, Frontend

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

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