Lead Software Engineer (Front-End)

The Walt Disney Company is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise creating world-class stories and experiences.
$152,200 - $223,600
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 at the forefront of reimagining magical viewing experiences for the world's most beloved stories while transforming media business for the future. The Commerce, Growth & Identity (CGI) organization focuses on driving subscriptions, engagement, and monetization across Disney's streaming and digital products including Disney+, Hulu, ESPN+, and Star+.

As a Lead Software Engineer on the Web Commerce team, you'll be part of building core sign-up, purchase, and subscription management experiences. You'll serve as a high-level technical resource, solving sophisticated challenges and improving systems. The role involves leading projects, collaborating with engineering and product teams, and mentoring senior developers.

The position offers competitive compensation including base pay ranging from $152,200 to $223,600 depending on location and experience, plus bonus potential and long-term incentives. You'll work with world-class teams building products that reach millions of users globally.

Key highlights:

  • Build the future of Disney's media infrastructure
  • Work on products with massive reach and scale
  • Drive innovation in how audiences experience entertainment
  • Be part of an inclusive team focused on user-centered experiences
  • Opportunity to mentor and grow other engineers
  • Access to comprehensive benefits and career growth

The ideal candidate brings 7+ years of experience building scalable web applications, expert knowledge of JavaScript/TypeScript/React, and a proven track record of technical leadership. You'll need strong architectural skills and the ability to mentor senior developers while driving technical excellence.

Join us in shaping the future of digital entertainment at one of the world's most beloved companies. Your work will directly impact how millions of people around the world experience Disney's unmatched content and services.

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Responsibilities For Lead Software Engineer (Front-End)

  • Lead projects and work closely with engineering and product teams to scope and distill product requirements
  • Write, maintain, standardize and enforce code quality through test driven development
  • Architect and Design implementations while providing documentation and guidance
  • Key contributor to project needs and evolution of team practices
  • Support and mentor senior developers through code reviews and technical leadership

Requirements For Lead Software Engineer (Front-End)

JavaScript
TypeScript
React
Node.js
  • 7+ years experience building highly scalable web applications
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
  • Expert knowledge in Javascript, Typescript, and React
  • Experience architecting sophisticated technical changes
  • Proven track record to define and implement api specifications
  • Ability to support and mentor senior developers

Benefits For Lead Software Engineer (Front-End)

Medical Insurance
401k
Equity
  • Full range of medical benefits
  • Bonus
  • Long-term incentive units

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