Lead Software Engineer
Description For Lead Software Engineer
Technology is at the heart of Disney's past, present, and future. Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology is a global organization of engineers, product developers, designers, technologists, data scientists, and more – all working to build and advance the technological backbone for Disney's media business globally.
The Lead Software Engineer will drive the development of world-class user experiences across Disney's digital platforms. In this role, you will lead the design and implementation of React-based applications, ensuring seamless, high-performance interfaces that will be used to bring Disney's unparalleled entertainment and sports content to audiences worldwide.
As a key technical leader, you will architect scalable front-end solutions, optimize state management with Redux, and collaborate closely with management, business partners, other frontend engineers, product, design, and backend teams to deliver innovative and immersive viewing experiences. Your work will directly impact streaming, digital products, advertising, and content distribution, playing a critical role in transforming the future of Disney's media business.
The position requires deep expertise in modern JavaScript, TypeScript, React, Redux, and front-end performance optimization, along with a passion for building engaging, high-quality digital experiences at scale. You will be responsible for mentoring other developers, setting technical direction, conducting code reviews, and helping elevate the overall expertise of the team.
This role offers the opportunity to work on products that reach millions of users globally, including Disney+, Hulu, ESPN, ABC, and ABC News. You'll be part of a team that develops and implements groundbreaking products and techniques that shape industry norms and solve complex technical problems.
The ideal candidate will have 7+ years of front-end development experience with a strong focus on React and modern JavaScript frameworks, proven experience leading UI development efforts, and a track record of architecting scalable solutions for high-traffic applications. You should be passionate about creating intuitive user experiences and staying current with the latest front-end technologies.
Join Disney's technology team to help build the future of digital entertainment and be part of a company that values innovation, creativity, and technical excellence.
Responsibilities For Lead Software Engineer
- Lead the design, development, and optimization of React-based user interfaces
- Architect scalable, reusable, and high-performance front-end solutions
- Implement best practices in front-end performance, accessibility, and security
- Mentor and guide React developers and contractors
- Conduct code reviews and facilitate knowledge sharing across teams
- Set technical direction for front-end development
- Work closely with product managers, designers, and backend engineers
- Ensure adherence to Disney's design systems
- Optimize rendering and load times
- Monitor and address bugs, errors, and performance issues proactively
Requirements For Lead Software Engineer
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 7+ years of front-end development experience with React and modern JavaScript frameworks
- 3+ years of experience leading UI development efforts
- Proven track record of architecting scalable front-end solutions
- Proficient in React, Redux, TypeScript, and modern JavaScript (ES6+)
- Strong understanding of state management patterns, component lifecycle, and hooks
- Experience with frontend performance optimization techniques
- Expertise in CSS and responsive design principles
- Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines and cloud-based deployment
- Strong ability to mentor and guide junior and mid-level React developers
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