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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 to join their Frontend team, playing a crucial role in building world-class streaming products that serve millions of users globally. This position offers an opportunity to work on high-impact projects for iconic brands like Disney+, Hulu, ESPN, and ABC.

The role involves leading large-scale initiatives, architecting sophisticated technical solutions, and mentoring senior engineers while working with cutting-edge technologies including React, TypeScript, and AWS. You'll be responsible for developing core site functionality, ensuring performance and scalability, and maintaining production streaming applications at a global scale.

As a technical leader, you'll collaborate with Product and Senior Leadership to shape new features, establish coding standards, and drive technical excellence across teams. The position requires extensive experience in frontend development, strong architectural skills, and a proven track record of building scalable web applications.

The compensation package is highly competitive, varying by location, with base salary ranges from $152,200 to $223,600, plus bonus potential and comprehensive benefits. You'll be part of Disney's legacy of technological innovation, working with a team that combines creativity with engineering excellence to deliver entertainment experiences to millions of users worldwide.

This is an ideal opportunity for a seasoned frontend engineer who wants to make a significant impact at one of the world's leading entertainment companies, working on products that reach a massive global audience while mentoring other engineers and driving technical innovation.

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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
Node.js
React
  • 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
  • Bonus
  • Medical Benefits
  • Long-term Incentives

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