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Lead Software Engineer - Frontend

Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology builds and advances the technological backbone for Disney's media business globally.
$152,200 - $223,600
Frontend
Staff Software Engineer
Hybrid
5,000+ Employees
7+ years of experience
Entertainment · Consumer

Description For Lead Software Engineer - Frontend

Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology is seeking a Lead Software Engineer - Frontend to join their innovative team. This role sits at the intersection of technology and creativity, building world-class products that enhance storytelling and drive innovation for Disney's global media business.

The position offers an exciting opportunity to work on Disney's core streaming products, including platforms like Disney+ and Hulu, that reach millions of users worldwide. As a lead engineer, you'll be responsible for architecting and developing sophisticated frontend solutions, mentoring senior developers, and setting technical standards for the team.

The role requires 7+ years of experience in building scalable web applications and deep expertise in modern frontend technologies including React, TypeScript, and Node.js. You'll be working in a hybrid environment across multiple prestigious locations including Santa Monica, Seattle, San Francisco, New York, and Bristol.

What makes this role particularly compelling is the scale and impact of the work - you'll be building products that serve millions of users globally across Disney's portfolio of brands. The compensation is highly competitive, ranging from $152,200 to $223,600 depending on location, plus additional benefits including bonus opportunities and long-term incentives.

The ideal candidate will combine technical excellence with leadership abilities, being able to mentor senior engineers while driving technical decisions across teams. You'll be working on cutting-edge streaming technology, helping to shape the future of how people consume Disney's content worldwide.

This is a unique opportunity to join one of the world's most renowned entertainment companies in a technical leadership role, where you'll have the chance to influence the direction of Disney's streaming platforms while working with some of the best talent in the industry. The role offers both technical challenges and leadership opportunities, making it perfect for someone looking to make a significant impact in the streaming media space.

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Responsibilities For Lead Software Engineer - Frontend

  • Lead large initiatives and architect/develop core site functionality using JavaScript, HTML and CSS
  • Work on modern stack including React, TypeScript, NodeJS, and AWS
  • Ideate with Product and Senior Leadership on potential new features
  • Use industry standard methodologies to increase performance and scalability
  • Set up golden standards for code quality and review pull requests
  • Mentor and facilitate growth of senior engineers
  • Maintain and support production streaming applications at global scale

Requirements For Lead Software Engineer - Frontend

JavaScript
TypeScript
React
Node.js
  • 7+ years experience building highly scalable web applications
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
  • Experience architecting sophisticated technical changes
  • Mature understanding of front-end web development technologies
  • Experience with modern JavaScript workflow and tools
  • Proven track record in researching complex problem solutions
  • Ability to lead projects from beginning to end
  • Writes well-documented, clear, and high quality code with tests
  • Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new technologies
  • Ability to support and mentor senior developers

Benefits For Lead Software Engineer - Frontend

Medical Insurance
  • Medical benefits
  • Financial benefits
  • Bonus opportunity
  • Long-term incentive units

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