Sr Software Engineer (Roku Engineer)

The Walt Disney Company is seeking a Sr Software Engineer (Roku Engineer) to join their Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology team. As a Lead Software Engineer for the Roku Client Application 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. The ideal candidate has experience in BrightScript and is ready to write client apps that provide the best experiences for viewers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Be a critical member of a team of engineers responsible for building client app experiences in BrightScript, using the Roku SceneGraph SDK
• Contribute to the development of new application features from on-boarding to browse UI/UX experiences, analytics, video playback UI/UX and more
• Contribute to the development of tools and systems outside of the Roku apps
• Work with Roku to vet new hardware, firmware and certification requirements
• Collaborate with client SDK engineering, design engineering, services engineering teams and product owners

Required Qualifications:

• At least 5 years of development experience with a client-side development stack, ideally with at least 2 years BrightScript experience
• Experience with MVVM (Model-View-ViewModel) architecture
• Proficiency in technical design and development of generalized solutions
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail
• BS in Computer Science or related technical discipline or equivalent

The role offers competitive compensation, with a hiring range of $145,400 - $195,000 per year in Seattle, WA and New York, NY, $138,900 - $186,200 in Santa Monica and Burbank, CA, and $152,100 - $203,900 in San Francisco, CA. Additional benefits may include bonuses, long-term incentives, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Join Disney to be part of a team that's reimagining ways to create magical viewing experiences for the world's most beloved stories while transforming Disney's media business for the future.