Software Engineer I

Disney Entertainment & ESPN Product & Technology is seeking a Software Engineer I to join their Roku Client Application Engineering Team. You'll be part of the team 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 and smart TVs.

The role involves developing new application features from onboarding to browse UI/UX experiences, analytics, and video playback using BrightScript and the Roku SceneGraph SDK. You'll have opportunities to work on JavaScript & React-based web tools, gulp build scripts, AWS configurations, and Node.js services.

Disney Technology is at the heart of the company's media business globally, serving millions of people worldwide through platforms like Disney+, Hulu, ESPN, ABC, and ABC News. The team combines technology with creativity to build world-class products, enhance storytelling, and drive innovation.

The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $99,900 to $133,900 in Seattle/NYC, $95,300-$127,800 in Glendale/Santa Monica, and $104,400 to $140,000 in San Francisco, plus benefits and potential bonuses. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with software development experience ready to help create the best viewing experiences for Disney's global audience.

Requirements include experience with UI development, knowledge of common patterns (MVVM, MVC, React), and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field. The ideal candidate will have experience with performance optimization, configuration-driven development, and creating rich, performant user interfaces.