Lead Software Engineer - Roku

Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to join their Video Playback Engineering team, focusing on Roku platform development. This role is crucial in designing and maintaining media playback solutions across Disney's streaming platforms including Disney+, ESPN, and Hulu. The position offers an opportunity to work at the intersection of technology and entertainment, building solutions that reach millions of viewers globally.

The role involves developing and optimizing video streaming playback solutions, collaborating with encoding, packaging, and delivery teams to create the best possible streaming experience. The successful candidate will be responsible for the Roku playback library, ensuring consistent software architecture across platforms while innovating in media playback technology.

Disney's technology team is at the forefront of combining creativity with technical excellence, serving as the backbone of Disney's global media business. The position offers exposure to world-class products and platforms that power media, advertising, and distribution businesses. Working with iconic brands like Disney+, Hulu, ESPN, and ABC, you'll have the opportunity to impact millions of users worldwide.

The team emphasizes innovation, solving complex technical challenges, and implementing groundbreaking products that shape industry norms. As part of the Media Engineering group, you'll be involved in handling audio, video, and metadata content from ingest through publish, supporting operator tools and automation for scalable workflows.

This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned engineer who is passionate about streaming technology and wants to contribute to The Walt Disney Company's direct-to-consumer experience through strategic technical leadership and innovation.