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Senior Software Engineer - Frontend

Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology creates magical viewing experiences through streaming and digital products while powering worldwide media distribution.
$136,038 - $199,870
Frontend
Senior Software Engineer
Hybrid
5,000+ Employees
5+ years of experience
Entertainment · Consumer

Description For Senior Software Engineer - Frontend

Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their Frontend team, focusing on building world-class streaming experiences for platforms like Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+. This role sits within the Product & Data Engineering team, responsible for developing consumer-facing products that reach millions of users globally.

The position offers an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge streaming technology while solving sophisticated technical challenges at scale. You'll be part of the Web Application Experiences team, pushing the boundaries of what's possible in streaming entertainment. The role involves building highly performant, scalable experiences that enable viewers to discover and engage with content they love.

As a senior engineer, you'll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including product, design, and program management. You'll serve as a technical leader, mentoring other developers while maintaining high code quality standards through test-driven development. The role requires expertise in JavaScript/TypeScript and React, with experience building highly scalable consumer-facing applications.

The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $136,038 to $199,870 depending on location and experience, plus comprehensive benefits including medical coverage and bonus potential. You'll be working in a hybrid environment across several possible locations including Santa Monica, Seattle, San Francisco, New York, or Bristol.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced frontend engineers who want to make an impact at scale, working on products that reach hundreds of millions of users worldwide. You'll be at the forefront of streaming technology, helping shape how people experience Disney's unmatched entertainment content. The role combines technical leadership with hands-on development, making it ideal for engineers who enjoy both coding and mentoring others.

Working at Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology means being part of reimagining how people consume media and entertainment. You'll be involved in evolving streaming and digital products in immersive ways while helping to redefine the future of media business. The team's work directly impacts how audiences worldwide experience sports, entertainment, and news content.

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Responsibilities For Senior Software Engineer - Frontend

  • Collaborate with product and project management to translate requirements into technical specifications
  • Write, maintain, and enforce code quality through test driven development
  • Contribute to project needs and evolution of team practices
  • Support software throughout the lifecycle
  • Support and mentor developers through code reviews and knowledge-sharing
  • Review code and pull requests to ensure product and design specifications are met

Requirements For Senior Software Engineer - Frontend

JavaScript
TypeScript
React
Node.js
  • 5+ years experience building scalable JavaScript/TypeScript web applications
  • BS degree in computer science or equivalent work experience
  • Strong knowledge in JavaScript/TypeScript and React
  • Operational mindset for proactive issue identification
  • Ability to support and mentor engineers
  • Experience with high availability applications deployed to cloud platforms
  • Understanding of web accessibility and performance metrics
  • Experience with REST and/or GraphQL APIs at scale

Benefits For Senior Software Engineer - Frontend

Medical Insurance
  • Medical benefits
  • Financial benefits
  • Bonus potential
  • Long-term incentives

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