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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 that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences.
New York, NY, USABristol, CT 06010, USASanta Monica, CA, USA
$138,900 - $203,900
Frontend
Senior Software Engineer
Hybrid
5,000+ Employees
5+ years of experience
Entertainment · Consumer

Job Description

Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology is reimagining ways to create magical viewing experiences for the world's most beloved stories while transforming Disney's media business for the future. As part of the Living Room Devices, Roku Client Application Engineering Team, you will help push the boundaries of what is possible on some of the most interesting 10-foot devices in the marketplace.

You'll be part of the team that builds our Disney+ Direct-to-Consumer client app for streaming Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, Hulu, ESPN, NatGeo, and ABC News content from one of the most popular streaming devices on the market.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Be a critical member of a team building client app experiences in BrightScript using Roku SceneGraph SDK
  • Contribute to new application features from on-boarding to browse UI/UX experiences
  • Work on analytics, video playback UI/UX and more
  • Contribute to tools and systems development including JavaScript & React-based web tools
  • Work with Roku to vet new hardware, firmware and certification requirements
  • Collaborate with client SDK engineering, design engineering, and services engineering teams

What Makes This Role Special:

  • Building the future of Disney's media business through innovative streaming technology
  • Reach & Scale: The Disney+ platform delights millions of consumers every minute
  • Innovation: Developing groundbreaking products that shape industry norms
  • Opportunity to work with world-class entertainment content and brands

Benefits Include:

  • Competitive salary range: $138,900-$203,900 (varies by location)
  • Bonus and long-term incentive opportunities
  • Comprehensive medical, financial, and other benefits
  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge streaming technology
  • Collaborative environment with industry leaders

Required Qualifications:

  • 5+ years of development experience with client-side stack
  • 2+ years BrightScript experience preferred
  • Experience with MVVM architecture
  • Proficiency in technical design and development
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience
  • Experience mentoring junior team members

Join us in creating the future of streaming entertainment at one of the world's most beloved entertainment companies.

Last updated 15 days ago

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

  • Build client app experiences in BrightScript using Roku SceneGraph SDK
  • Develop new application features from on-boarding to browse UI/UX experiences
  • Contribute to tools development including JavaScript & React-based web tools
  • Work with Roku to vet new hardware and firmware requirements
  • Collaborate with SDK, design, and services engineering teams

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

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

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

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
Equity
  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • 401k
  • Equity
  • Bonus