Lead Software Engineer

A leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that provides technological backbone and product development for Disney's media business units.
$152,200 - $223,600
Frontend
Staff Software Engineer
Hybrid
5,000+ Employees
7+ years of experience
Entertainment · Consumer

Description For Lead Software Engineer

Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology is at the forefront of reimagining magical viewing experiences for beloved stories while transforming Disney's media business. As part of the Living Room Devices, Roku Client Application Engineering Team, you'll help push boundaries on 10-foot devices, building Direct-to-Consumer client apps like Disney+, Star+, ESPN and Hulu. The role involves developing in BrightScript using Roku SceneGraph SDK, creating engaging UI/UX experiences, and collaborating across teams. You'll work on everything from onboarding to video playback experiences, while having opportunities to contribute to web tools and services. The position offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the chance to work with cutting-edge streaming technology at one of entertainment's most iconic companies. You'll be part of a team reaching millions of consumers daily, developing solutions that shape industry norms and enhance how audiences experience sports, entertainment & news. The role combines technical expertise with creative problem-solving, requiring both strong engineering skills and an understanding of user experience design. Working at Disney means joining a company with a rich legacy of innovation while helping build the future of digital entertainment.

Last updated 7 days ago

Responsibilities For Lead Software Engineer

  • Build client app experiences in BrightScript using Roku SceneGraph SDK
  • Develop new application features from onboarding to browse UI/UX experiences
  • Contribute to development of tools and systems including JavaScript & React-based web tools
  • Work with Roku to vet new hardware, firmware and certification requirements
  • Collaborate with SDK engineering, design engineering, and services engineering teams

Requirements For Lead Software Engineer

JavaScript
React
Node.js
  • Minimum 7 years development experience with client-side development stack
  • Experience with MVVM architecture
  • Proficiency in technical design and development of generalized solutions
  • Experience mentoring junior level team members
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering or related field

Benefits For Lead Software Engineer

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

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