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Lead Software Engineer - Front End

Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology creates magical viewing experiences and transforms Disney's media business through streaming, digital products, and content delivery.
Seattle, WA, USASan Francisco, CA, USAGlendale, CA, USA
$149,300 - $219,200
Frontend
Staff Software Engineer
Hybrid
5,000+ Employees
7+ years of experience
Entertainment · Consumer

Description For Lead Software Engineer - Front End

Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to join their Frontend team, focusing on building cutting-edge streaming experiences for platforms like Disney+, Star+, ESPN, and Hulu. This role sits at the intersection of entertainment and technology, where you'll be developing applications for living room devices and TVs using modern web technologies.

The position offers an exciting opportunity to work on products that reach millions of consumers globally. As a Lead Software Engineer, you'll be responsible for developing sophisticated user interfaces using TypeScript, JavaScript, and React, while collaborating with UX designers and product managers to create best-in-class streaming experiences. The role requires strong technical expertise in frontend development, with a focus on optimized JavaScript and TypeScript implementation.

The ideal candidate brings 7+ years of frontend experience and will play a crucial role in mentoring junior engineers while contributing to large-scale applications. You'll be working with a modern tech stack including GitHub, Jenkins, Webpack, and AWS, building applications for platforms like Samsung and LG TVs. The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $149,300 to $219,200 depending on location, plus comprehensive benefits including medical coverage and long-term incentives.

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior engineer looking to make an impact at scale, working on products that shape how millions of people consume entertainment content. You'll be part of a team that's reimagining the future of Disney's media business, developing innovative solutions for content delivery, and pushing the boundaries of what's possible in streaming technology.

The role combines technical leadership with hands-on development, requiring both strong engineering skills and the ability to mentor others. You'll be working in a collaborative environment, using data-driven approaches to improve product functionality, and contributing to the evolution of Disney's streaming platforms. The position offers the chance to work on challenging technical problems while delivering solutions that directly impact the viewer experience.

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Responsibilities For Lead Software Engineer - Front End

  • Rapidly prototype and implement scalable media applications using TypeScript and JavaScript
  • Work with UX designers and product managers to build streaming experiences
  • Collaborate with developers to build applications for Samsung, LG, and streaming devices
  • Use data and experimentation to improve product functionality
  • Provide mentorship to junior software engineers

Requirements For Lead Software Engineer - Front End

TypeScript
JavaScript
React
  • 7+ years of experience in front-end application development
  • Proficiency in optimized JavaScript (ES5 & ES6) and TypeScript
  • Leadership ability and problem-solving skills
  • Experience with TypeScript, JavaScript, Preact/React and Redux
  • Deep understanding of computer science fundamentals
  • BS Computer Science or related technical discipline
  • Experience developing sophisticated user interfaces
  • Experience with GitHub, Jenkins, Webpack, AWS preferred
  • Strong experience with Scrum methodology preferred

Benefits For Lead Software Engineer - Front End

Medical Insurance
  • Bonus
  • Medical Benefits
  • Long-term Incentives

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