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Senior Software Engineer - Front End

Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology builds and advances the technological backbone for Disney's media business globally.
Glendale, CA, USASeattle, WA, USASan Francisco, CA, USA
$138,900 - $203,900
Frontend
Senior Software Engineer
Hybrid
5,000+ Employees
5+ years of experience
Entertainment · Media

Description For Senior Software Engineer - Front End

Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology is seeking a Senior Software Engineer specializing in Frontend development to join their innovative team. This role sits at the intersection of technology and creativity, working on the technological backbone of Disney's global media business.

The position offers an exciting opportunity to work on high-impact projects that serve millions of users worldwide through platforms like Disney+, Hulu, ESPN, ABC, and ABC News. As part of the Ad Platforms team, you'll be responsible for developing industry-leading ad technology and products that drive advertising performance and innovation across Disney's sports, news, and entertainment content.

The role requires expertise in JavaScript, TypeScript, and modern reactive JavaScript libraries, with a focus on building abstract, secure, and reusable UI components. You'll be working with cutting-edge technologies and frameworks like React, Next.js/Remix.run, and cloud services, while collaborating with creative teams on design systems.

The compensation package is highly competitive, varying by location: Seattle and New York ($145,500-$195,000), Santa Monica ($138,900-$186,200), and San Francisco ($152,100-$203,900). The package includes comprehensive medical benefits, financial benefits, bonus potential, and long-term incentives.

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior engineer who wants to make a significant impact on how millions of people interact with Disney's content while working with cutting-edge technology in a collaborative, innovation-driven environment. The role offers the flexibility of hybrid work arrangements and the chance to work with some of the most recognized brands in entertainment and media.

The ideal candidate will combine technical expertise with creative problem-solving abilities, having a passion for building exceptional user experiences and a track record of delivering high-quality solutions in Agile environments. If you're excited about shaping the future of digital media and entertainment technology while working for one of the world's most beloved entertainment companies, this role offers the perfect blend of challenge and opportunity.

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Responsibilities For Senior Software Engineer - Front End

  • Provide hands-on UI engineering expertise and collaborate with leads and teams to design, architect, and optimize cloud-native applications
  • Champion quality engineering practices like linting, unit testing, web UI testing, and pipeline automation
  • Mentor and lead junior staff through reference implementations and code reviews
  • Collaborate with product teams to establish design system standards
  • Design high-performing web applications
  • Investigate and resolve production issues
  • Work closely with project managers to ensure timely deliverables

Requirements For Senior Software Engineer - Front End

JavaScript
TypeScript
React
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
  • 5+ years of experience in web application development
  • Expertise in JavaScript, TypeScript, and UI stack (React, Next.js/Remix.run, TailwindCSS/SCSS)
  • Experience designing RESTful services with SQL/NoSQL databases
  • Strong understanding of browser, device, OS compatibility
  • Proven track record of writing testable UI code
  • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

Benefits For Senior Software Engineer - Front End

Medical Insurance
  • Medical Benefits
  • Financial Benefits
  • Bonus
  • Long-term Incentives

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