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Senior Software Engineer

The Walt Disney Company is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences.
Bristol, CT 06010, USA
Frontend
Senior Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
5+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · Media

Job Description

On any given day at Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology, we're reimagining ways to create magical viewing experiences for the world's most beloved stories while transforming Disney's media business for the future. The Sports Interactive team builds systems that power content across ESPN products and scales to millions of users.

As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll be part of a diverse organization focused on building and maintaining complex web applications for ESPN. You'll work with modern technologies like JavaScript, Node and React to deliver scalable solutions for new product features and core site architecture.

The role involves:

  • Building components used by millions of fans worldwide
  • Connecting UI to live APIs
  • Solving complex problems considering performance, scalability, and resiliency
  • Writing comprehensive tests and maintaining deep system understanding
  • Partnering with stakeholders to refine requirements
  • Contributing to cross-functional troubleshooting

You'll be part of Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology, where we blend imagination and innovation to reimagine how people experience stories and products. We create amazing experiences, transform media's future, and build products connecting people with stories and sports they love.

The position offers:

  • Opportunity to shape Disney's media business future
  • Work at massive scale reaching millions of consumers
  • Drive innovation in sports and entertainment technology
  • Collaborative environment with talented engineers
  • Chance to impact world-class streaming platforms

Join us to write your chapter in Disney's story, bringing technical leadership and fresh perspectives to our innovative initiatives. You'll work with cutting-edge technology while helping deliver magical experiences to audiences worldwide.

Last updated 6 days ago

Responsibilities For Senior Software Engineer

  • Build components and modules used by millions of fans worldwide
  • Connect UI to live APIs
  • Partner with other engineering teams to solve complex problems
  • Test code through unit tests, integration tests, performance tests
  • Maintain deep understanding of core systems
  • Partner with stakeholders to refine requirements

Requirements For Senior Software Engineer

JavaScript
Node.js
React
TypeScript
  • BS Computer Science or related technical discipline or equivalent
  • Minimum of 5+ years of related work experience
  • Extensive experience with JavaScript and JS Frameworks, such as React and NodeJS
  • Experience with full stack programming, including JavaScript/TypeScript/NodeJS
  • Expertise with full lifecycle of application development
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Benefits For Senior Software Engineer

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance