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Software Engineer II - Frontend

The Walt Disney Company is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise with three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences.
Santa Monica, CA, USABristol, CT 06010, USASan Francisco, CA, USA
$114,900 - $168,700
Frontend
Mid-Level Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
3+ years of experience
Entertainment · Consumer

Description For Software Engineer II - Frontend

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 Frontend Software Engineer II on the Web Commerce team, you'll be responsible for building the core sign-up, purchase, and subscription management experiences of Disney's Web platform. You'll be working with modern JavaScript/TypeScript technologies and React to create highly scalable and performant web applications that serve millions of users worldwide.

Why You'll Love Working Here:

  • Building the Future: You'll be designing and building the products and platforms that will power Disney's media, advertising, and distribution businesses for years to come.
  • Reach & Impact: Your work will directly affect millions of users through major brands like Disney+, Hulu, ESPN, ABC, and ABC News.
  • Innovation: You'll develop groundbreaking products and solve complex technical challenges that shape industry norms.

The role requires 3+ years of experience building scalable web applications, with strong expertise in JavaScript/TypeScript and React. You'll collaborate closely with product managers, UX designers, and other engineering teams to deliver high-quality solutions. The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $114,900 to $168,700 depending on location and experience, plus comprehensive benefits including medical coverage, 401k, and potential equity/bonus opportunities.

You'll be joining a unified Product Engineering team responsible for Disney Entertainment & ESPN digital and streaming products and platforms. This is an opportunity to work on high-impact projects while solving sophisticated technical challenges and finding opportunities to improve systems, products, and services.

The ideal candidate will have:

  • Strong experience with modern web technologies and frameworks
  • Excellent debugging and problem-solving skills
  • Great communication abilities and collaborative mindset
  • Understanding of web accessibility fundamentals
  • Experience with cloud platforms like AWS
  • Knowledge of test-driven development practices

Join Disney's technology team and be part of creating the future of entertainment technology while working with world-class brands and reaching millions of users globally.

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Responsibilities For Software Engineer II - Frontend

  • Collaborates with product and project management to translate requirements into technical specifications
  • Write and maintain code quality through test driven development
  • Contribute to code reviews, documentation, knowledge-sharing, and technical investigations
  • Collaborate with Senior and Lead Engineers to building new features
  • Partner with UX to transform mock-ups into engaging, accessible web experiences

Requirements For Software Engineer II - Frontend

JavaScript
TypeScript
React
Node.js
  • 3+ years experience building highly scalable and performant modern Javascript/Typescript web applications
  • BS degree in computer science or equivalent work experience
  • Writes well-documented, clear, and robust code
  • Solid understanding of web technologies and the browser environment
  • Previous experience integrating api specifications while collaborating with service teams
  • Excellent front-end debugging skills
  • Outstanding verbal and written communication skills

Benefits For Software Engineer II - Frontend

Medical Insurance
401k
Equity
  • Medical, financial, and other benefits
  • Bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided

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