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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 global organization of engineers and technologists. This role is crucial in building and advancing the technological backbone for Disney's media business globally. The position offers an opportunity to work on world-class products that serve millions of users worldwide through platforms like Disney+, Hulu, ESPN, and ABC.

The role involves leading large-scale initiatives and architecting sophisticated technical solutions using modern technologies like React, TypeScript, and NodeJS. As a technical leader, you'll be responsible for establishing code quality standards, mentoring senior engineers, and driving innovation in frontend development.

The ideal candidate will have 7+ years of experience building highly scalable web applications and a strong background in frontend technologies. They should excel at solving complex technical challenges and have a proven track record of leading projects from conception to delivery.

Working at Disney offers unique opportunities to impact global media technology while being part of a company known for innovation and storytelling. The position comes with competitive compensation ranging from $152,200 to $223,600 (varying by location) plus comprehensive benefits including medical coverage, bonuses, and long-term incentives.

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior technical leader who wants to shape the future of digital media while working with cutting-edge technology at one of the world's most renowned entertainment companies. The role offers the perfect blend of technical leadership, mentorship, and hands-on development work in a hybrid work environment across several major tech hubs in the United States.

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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 and implementing complex solutions
  • Ability to lead projects from beginning to end
  • Writes well-documented, clear, and high quality code with tests
  • Quick learner with ability to adapt to new technologies
  • Ability to support and mentor senior developers

Benefits For Lead Software Engineer - Frontend

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

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