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Software Engineer II

The Walt Disney Company is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences.
New York, NY, USAMorrisville, NC, USASeattle, WA, USA
$109,400 - $161,300
Frontend
Mid-Level Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
3+ years of experience
Entertainment

Job Description

Technology is at the heart of Disney's past, present, and future. Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology is a global organization of engineers, product developers, designers, technologists, data scientists, and more – all working to build and advance the technological backbone for Disney's media business globally.

As a video engineer for the Media Player Engineering team, you will help provide the best in class video experience on browsers and browser-based connected devices. You'll be pushing the envelope of what is technically possible with the most exciting content in the industry. The role focuses on JavaScript development, with deep knowledge of browser API standards and JavaScript optimization tactics.

The position offers unique opportunities to:

  • Work within a strong organization of video experts
  • Work on a bleeding edge video player stack
  • Collaborate with a world-class team of engineers
  • Have influence on products used globally by millions

The team marries technology with creativity to build world-class products, enhance storytelling, and drive velocity, innovation, and scalability for our businesses. We are Storytellers and Innovators, Creators and Builders, Entertainers and Engineers working with every part of The Walt Disney Company's media portfolio.

Key aspects of the role include:

  • Building the future of Disney's media through product and platform development
  • Working at massive scale, impacting millions of users globally through brands like Disney+, Hulu, ESPN, ABC
  • Implementing innovative solutions that shape industry norms
  • Collaborating across teams to optimize playback and media delivery

The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $109,400 to $161,300 depending on location and experience, plus comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision coverage, and potential bonus/long-term incentives.

Join us in transforming the future of media technology while working with the world's most beloved entertainment brands.

Last updated 5 days ago

Responsibilities For Software Engineer II

  • Design and implement solutions for new features which integrate with various Disney media services/back-ends
  • Collaboration and API design with peer services and front-end teams
  • Research and development for media playback experiences, integration, and testing
  • Participation in project planning and team operations

Requirements For Software Engineer II

JavaScript
Node.js
TypeScript
  • Minimum 3 years experience in software engineering
  • 1 year experience working directly with HTML5 video playback
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software, Electrical or Electronics Engineering, or comparable field
  • Strong verbal/written communication and data presentation skills

Benefits For Software Engineer II

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Bonus
  • Long-term incentives

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