Senior Software Engineer

The Walt Disney Company is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise creating world-class stories and experiences.
Seattle, WA, USABristol, CT 06010, USAGlendale, CA, USA
$145,400 - $195,000
Frontend
Senior Software Engineer
Hybrid
5,000+ Employees
5+ years of experience
Entertainment · Enterprise SaaS

Description For Senior Software Engineer

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 also redefining Disney's media business for the future. This role is part of the Tools and Operations Engineering Team within the DE&E Business Operations organization. Our group is passionate about creatively building the best solutions to solve complex business problems.

As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll be responsible for solving complex technical and business problems with minimal guidance while ensuring alignment with company and team values and objectives. You may also lead other engineers while primarily focusing on technical contributions. The role involves developing solutions for Service Management, Financial Management, Data Management, Knowledge Graph and Business Intelligence applications.

You'll work with various programming languages including JavaScript, SQL and emerging technologies, leveraging cloud services within AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience, strong problem-solving skills, and expertise in React.js, TypeScript, Node.js, and modern web technologies. You'll contribute to the full software development lifecycle, from ideation to deployment, while mentoring junior developers and maintaining high code quality standards.

The position offers competitive compensation ($145,400-$195,000 in Seattle), comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to work on products that reach millions of consumers daily through platforms like Disney+, Hulu, ABC News, and ESPN. Join a collaborative team that values transparency, innovation, and creating magical viewing experiences for audiences worldwide.

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Responsibilities For Senior Software Engineer

  • Lead the design of solutions within the team
  • Contribute to code writing, development, and testing
  • Mentor and coach more junior members of the team
  • Be the Security Champion ensuring application and data security
  • Design, write, test and deploy code
  • Conduct research, discovery, prototyping and proof of concept implementation
  • Review code for correctness and architectural impact
  • Participate in technical evaluation and gathering requirements
  • Maintain and sustain data solutions

Requirements For Senior Software Engineer

React
TypeScript
Node.js
JavaScript
Java
Redis
Kubernetes
  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Science, or relevant field
  • 5+ years of experience in Software Engineering
  • Strong proficiency in React.js and its ecosystem
  • Experience with state management libraries
  • Knowledge of TypeScript
  • Strong experience with Node.js, Express.js, or NestJS
  • Proficiency in RESTful APIs and GraphQL
  • Experience with microservices architecture and containerization
  • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
  • Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines
  • Understanding of testing frameworks

Benefits For Senior Software Engineer

Medical Insurance
401k
Equity
  • Full range of medical benefits
  • Bonus potential
  • Long-term incentive units

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