Lead Software Engineer - Front End

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.

This is a hybrid position requiring four days per week in the Seattle office. As a Lead Software Engineer on the Event Hub team, you will be responsible for developing internal tooling to solve streaming data problems across departments. You'll be creating tools to centralize stream and schema discovery, manage data quality, and empower business teams to leverage collected data efficiently.

The role combines technical leadership with hands-on development, focusing on frontend development using modern frameworks like Svelte. You'll work closely with engineers, project managers, and product managers to design and implement solutions that serve Disney's streaming platforms including Disney+, Hulu, ESPN, and ABC.

Key aspects of the role include:

• Leading technical design and implementation of internal tools and dashboards
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and ensure excellent UX
• Building sophisticated frontend applications using Svelte and other modern web technologies
• Driving best practices and promoting excellence within the team
• Working with both technical and non-technical stakeholders

The position offers competitive compensation ($159,500 - $213,900) plus bonus potential and comprehensive benefits. You'll be part of Disney's innovative technology team that powers the future of media delivery and streaming services.

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior frontend engineer who wants to make an impact at scale, working on tools that support Disney's global streaming infrastructure. You'll be able to combine your technical expertise with creative problem-solving to build solutions that help shape the future of streaming media technology.

The role requires strong frontend development skills, UX sensibilities, and the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders. If you're passionate about creating excellent developer tools and want to be part of the team powering Disney's streaming future, this could be your next career move.