Taro Logo

Sr Software Engineer (Rust Engineer)

The Walt Disney Company is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise focused on creating world-class stories and experiences.
$138,900 - $203,900
Backend
Senior Software Engineer
Hybrid
5,000+ Employees
5+ years of experience
Entertainment
This job posting may no longer be active. You may be interested in these related jobs instead:

Description For Sr Software Engineer (Rust Engineer)

Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology is seeking a Senior Rust Engineer to join their Hulu Native Client Platform team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge streaming technology that reaches millions of viewers daily. As part of the team, you'll be developing client applications in Rust for various 10-foot devices, pushing the boundaries of what's possible in streaming entertainment.

The position requires strong expertise in both Rust and C/C++, with a focus on cross-platform development. You'll be working on everything from onboarding experiences to video playback UI/UX, contributing to Disney's direct-to-consumer streaming platforms. The role combines technical challenges with creative problem-solving, as you'll help build applications that run on devices ranging from set-top boxes to modern game consoles.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced engineers who want to work with modern technology stacks while making an impact on how millions of people consume entertainment. You'll be part of Disney's mission to create magical viewing experiences, working with cutting-edge streaming technology and helping to transform Disney's media business for the future.

The position offers competitive compensation based on location and experience, along with comprehensive benefits including medical coverage and potential bonus/long-term incentives. You'll be joining a team that values innovation, technical excellence, and collaboration, working on products that shape industry norms and enhance how audiences experience sports, entertainment & news.

If you're passionate about streaming technology, have deep experience in systems programming languages, and want to be part of building the future of digital entertainment, this role offers the perfect blend of technical challenges and creative opportunities. Join Disney's technology team and help create the next generation of streaming experiences that delight millions of viewers every day.

Last updated 6 months ago

Responsibilities For Sr Software Engineer (Rust Engineer)

  • Build client application experiences in Rust
  • Develop new application features from on-boarding to browse UI/UX experiences
  • Work with hardware manufacturing partners to vet new hardware
  • Collaborate with Native Client Platform Core engineering team and services engineering teams

Requirements For Sr Software Engineer (Rust Engineer)

Rust
  • 5+ years of C/C++ experience on embedded systems and/or writing portable multi-platform code
  • 2-3+ years of personal or professional Rust experience
  • Understanding of various chip architectures
  • Experience using build runners / compilation tools for multi-platform projects
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent experience

Benefits For Sr Software Engineer (Rust Engineer)

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

Interested in this job?