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Senior Software Engineer - Front End

Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology creates magical viewing experiences for the world's most beloved stories while transforming Disney's media business for the future.
$148,994 - $199,870
Frontend
Senior Software Engineer
Hybrid
5,000+ Employees
5+ years of experience
Entertainment · Consumer

Description For Senior Software Engineer - Front End

Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology is at the forefront of transforming digital entertainment, seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their Living Room Devices team. This role focuses on building Direct-to-Consumer client apps like Disney+, Star+, ESPN, and Hulu for browser-based devices and TVs. The position offers an opportunity to work on products that reach millions of consumers globally, implementing cutting-edge streaming experiences using modern web technologies.

The ideal candidate will be part of a team that pushes the boundaries of what's possible on 10-foot devices and TVs, working with TypeScript, JavaScript, and React to create scalable and maintainable applications. The role involves close collaboration with UX designers, product managers, and engineering leadership to deliver best-in-class streaming experiences.

This is a hybrid position requiring four days per week onsite in either San Francisco or Seattle, offering a competitive salary range of $148,994 - $199,870 per year. The role combines technical expertise with leadership opportunities, including mentoring junior engineers and driving technical solutions. The position is part of Disney's larger media transformation initiative, working on infrastructure that will power Disney's media, advertising, and distribution businesses for years to come.

Working at Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology means being part of a team that develops groundbreaking products shaping industry norms and enhancing how audiences experience sports, entertainment & news. The role offers the chance to work on products with massive reach and scale, touching millions of consumers every minute across platforms like Disney+, Hulu, ABC News, and ESPN+.

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Responsibilities For Senior Software Engineer - Front End

  • Rapidly prototype and implement scalable, reliable, and maintainable media applications using TypeScript, JavaScript, and other web development technologies
  • Work closely with UX designers, product managers, and engineering leadership to build best-of-class experiences
  • Collaborate with other developers to build, review, and deliver modern media applications
  • Use data and experimentation to reinforce the value of new product functionality
  • Provide mentorship to junior software engineers

Requirements For Senior Software Engineer - Front End

TypeScript
JavaScript
React
  • 5+ years of experience in front-end application development
  • Proficiency in writing optimized JavaScript (ES5 & ES6) and TypeScript
  • Experience building browser-based applications using TypeScript, JavaScript, Preact/React and Redux
  • Deep understanding of computer science fundamentals (data structures, algorithms, etc.)
  • Experience developing sophisticated user interfaces in a large codebase
  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science or related technical field or equivalent experience

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