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Senior Software Engineer - Frontend

Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology creates magical viewing experiences and streaming platforms including Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+.
$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 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.

As a Senior Frontend Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of creating highly performant, scalable streaming experiences that enable viewers to discover and engage with content they love. You'll work with modern technologies like React, TypeScript, and Node.js, while solving sophisticated technical challenges at scale.

The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $136,038 to $199,870 depending on location and experience, plus comprehensive benefits including medical coverage and potential bonuses. You'll be part of a collaborative engineering culture that values mentorship and technical excellence.

Key responsibilities include translating product requirements into technical specifications, maintaining high code quality standards through test-driven development, and mentoring other developers. You'll need 5+ years of experience building scalable JavaScript/TypeScript applications and a strong understanding of frontend technologies.

Disney offers an inclusive workplace environment and the opportunity to impact millions of users through their streaming platforms. You'll be working on products that shape industry norms and enhance how audiences experience sports, entertainment & news. The role provides a unique blend of technical challenges, scale, and the chance to work with some of the world's most beloved entertainment brands.

The position is hybrid, offering flexibility with occasional remote work, and is available in multiple major tech hubs including Santa Monica, Seattle, San Francisco, New York, and Bristol. Join a team that's reimagining the future of media and creating magical viewing experiences for audiences worldwide.

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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
  • Long-term Incentives

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