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 seeking a Lead Software Engineer to help deliver excellent streaming experiences for Hulu, migrating apps to their new unified player to improve native playback experience on PlayStation, Xbox, Android, and other platforms.

The role involves leading the development of new playback features for Hulu and integrating their cross-platform C/C++ and Rust player that runs across Disney brands and apps. The team is responsible for native playback across several devices including gaming consoles, mobile devices, and set top boxes.

As a lead engineer, you will own large features, lead technical direction, and mentor other engineers. You'll work closely with application layer teams and backend video services to deliver features. The position requires expertise in C/C++ or Rust development, with a focus on video player and cross-platform development, particularly Xbox and Windows UWP.

Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology marries technology with creativity to build world-class products, enhance storytelling, and drive velocity, innovation, and scalability for Disney's media business globally. The team develops and implements groundbreaking products and techniques that shape industry norms and solve complex technical problems.

The position offers the opportunity to work on products that reach millions globally, including Disney+, Hulu, ESPN, ABC, and ABC News. You'll be part of building the future of Disney's media technology, working on products and platforms that will power their media, advertising, and distribution businesses for years to come.

This role is based in San Francisco, CA and requires working from the office. The compensation package includes a competitive base salary range of $166,800 to $223,600, plus potential bonuses, long-term incentives, and comprehensive benefits. Join a team of innovators and storytellers working at the intersection of technology and entertainment, helping to shape the future of how millions of people consume media worldwide.