Lead Software Engineer

Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to develop streaming experiences for Hulu, focusing on native playback across gaming consoles and other platforms. The role involves working with C/C++ and Rust to migrate apps to a unified player, improving playback experiences on PlayStation, Xbox, Android, and other platforms.

The position offers an opportunity to work at the intersection of technology and entertainment, building products that reach millions of users globally. You'll be part of the Product Engineering team responsible for engineering Disney Entertainment & ESPN digital and streaming products and platforms.

Key aspects of the role include:

• Leading technical direction and mentoring other engineers
• Working on low-level video player development
• Implementing advanced audio/video standards like Dolby Vision and ATMOS
• Developing cross-platform solutions using C/C++ and Rust
• Collaborating with various teams on application development and backend services

The role offers competitive compensation ($166,800 - $223,600) plus benefits and bonus potential. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer to impact Disney's streaming technology while working with cutting-edge video technologies and standards.

The position is based in San Francisco, CA, with a hybrid work arrangement. You'll be part of a team that's shaping the future of Disney's media delivery, working on major platforms like Disney+, Hulu, ESPN, and ABC.