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Senior Software Engineer - Front End/Roku/Disney+

The Walt Disney Company is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise creating world-class stories and experiences.
New York, NY, USASanta Monica, CA, USABristol, CT 06010, USA
$138,900 - $203,900
Frontend
Senior Software Engineer
Hybrid
5,000+ Employees
5+ years of experience
Entertainment · Consumer

Description For Senior Software Engineer - Front End/Roku/Disney+

Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join the Living Room Devices, Roku Client Application Engineering Team. You'll help push the boundaries of what's possible on 10-foot devices, building the Disney+ Direct-to-Consumer client app for streaming Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, Hulu, ESPN, NatGeo, and ABC News content on Roku devices.

As a critical team member, you'll develop new application features from onboarding to browse experiences, analytics, and video playback UI/UX. You'll work with BrightScript and SceneGraph SDK, while also having opportunities to contribute to JavaScript/React web tools, build scripts, AWS configurations, and Node.js services.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of client-side development experience, with strong knowledge of MVVM architecture and ability to create reusable components. You should be comfortable mentoring junior engineers and collaborating across teams.

We offer competitive compensation ranging from $138,900 to $203,900 depending on location, plus bonus potential and comprehensive benefits. Join us in reimagining how millions of viewers experience Disney's beloved content through innovative streaming technology.

At Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology, we're transforming Disney's media business for the future - whether evolving our streaming products, powering worldwide advertising and distribution, or delivering unmatched entertainment and sports content. Every day presents an opportunity to make an impact for partners and hundreds of millions of viewers globally.

You'll be part of a company with an incredible legacy of creating world-class entertainment since the 1920s, now leading the future of streaming media. We champion an environment where diverse ideas help us innovate and create the best stories for audiences worldwide.

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Responsibilities For Senior Software Engineer - Front End/Roku/Disney+

  • Build client app experiences in BrightScript using Roku SceneGraph SDK
  • Contribute to development of new application features
  • Contribute to development of tools and systems outside Roku apps
  • Work with Roku to vet new hardware, firmware and certification requirements
  • Collaborate with SDK engineering, design engineering, services teams and product owners

Requirements For Senior Software Engineer - Front End/Roku/Disney+

JavaScript
React
Node.js
  • At least 5 years of development experience with client-side development stack
  • Experience with MVVM architecture
  • Proficiency in technical design and development of generalized solutions
  • Experience mentoring junior level team members
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related technical field or equivalent experience

Benefits For Senior Software Engineer - Front End/Roku/Disney+

Medical Insurance
401k
Equity
  • Full range of medical benefits
  • Bonus opportunities
  • Long-term incentives

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