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Senior Software Engineer - Frontend

Global entertainment and media company known for streaming services, theme parks, and content creation.
$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 Frontend Software Engineer to join their Product & Data Engineering team. This role focuses on building experiences for core streaming products including Disney+, Hulu, and Star+. The position offers an opportunity to work on high-impact projects reaching millions of consumers worldwide across various platforms.

The ideal candidate will be part of a team responsible for developing world-class consumer-facing products, including streaming platforms and digital experiences across ESPN, Marvel, Disney Studios, NatGeo, and ABC News. You'll be working on innovative solutions that shape industry norms and enhance how audiences experience sports, entertainment & news.

As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll be tackling sophisticated technical challenges at scale, leading by example in code quality, and mentoring other developers. The role requires strong expertise in JavaScript/TypeScript and React, with experience in building highly scalable and performant web applications. You'll be collaborating closely with cross-functional teams including product, design, and program management.

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. This is a hybrid role available in multiple locations including Santa Monica, Seattle, San Francisco, New York, and Bristol, allowing for occasional remote work while maintaining primary office presence.

Join Disney's technology team to help build the future of media and streaming, working on products that delight millions of consumers every day. This role offers the perfect blend of technical challenge, creative innovation, and the opportunity to impact how people worldwide consume entertainment 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 with proactive issue identification
  • Ability to support and mentor engineers
  • Experience with high availability applications
  • Understanding of web accessibility and performance metrics
  • Experience with REST and/or GraphQL APIs

Benefits For Senior Software Engineer - Frontend

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

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