Principal Software Engineer - Frontend

Technology is at the heart of Disney's past, present, and future. Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology is a global organization of engineers, product developers, designers, technologists, data scientists, and more – all working to build and advance the technological backbone for Disney's media business globally.

As a Principal Software Engineer, you will be part of a diverse and talented organization focused on building and maintaining complex web applications for ESPN. You will be working with modern server-side and web technologies such as JavaScript, Node and React to deliver scalable and elegant solutions for new product features and core site architecture.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build components and modules used by millions of fans worldwide
• Connect UI components to live APIs
• Work with native teams on seamless webview integrations for ESPN Fantasy apps
• Lead code and architectural reviews
• Coach and mentor teammates
• Partner with other engineering teams to solve complex problems
• Architect web frameworks for shared solutions across platforms

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
• 10+ years relevant industry experience
• Mastery of frontend web development technologies and principles
• Extensive experience with JavaScript and JS Frameworks (React, NodeJS)
• Experience with task Automation (GitLab Pipelines, GitHub Actions, WebPack)
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with iOS and Android development
• Understanding of AWS services
• HTML/CSS knowledge

Why Join Disney:

• Build the future of Disney's media technology
• Work on products that reach millions globally (Disney+, Hulu, ESPN, ABC)
• Drive innovation in industry-leading products
• Competitive compensation including base salary, bonus potential, and equity
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical coverage
• Opportunity to work with world-class teams and technologies

The role offers competitive compensation varying by location:

• Santa Monica/Glendale, CA: $184,300 - $247,100
• Seattle, WA/New York, NY: $193,100 - $258,900
• San Francisco, CA: $201,900 - $270,700

Join us in creating the next generation of digital entertainment experiences that will delight millions of users worldwide.