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Software Engineer II - Roku/Disney+

Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology creates magical viewing experiences and transforms Disney's media business through streaming and digital products.
San Francisco, CA, USASeattle, WA, USABurbank, CA, USA
$114,900 - $168,700
Frontend
Mid-Level Software Engineer
Hybrid
5,000+ Employees
3+ years of experience
Entertainment · Consumer

Description For Software Engineer II - Roku/Disney+

Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology is at the forefront of reimagining how viewers experience the world's most beloved stories while transforming Disney's media business for the future. As a Software Engineer II on the Roku Client Application Engineering Team, you'll be instrumental in building the Disney+ streaming application that serves millions of viewers daily. The role focuses on developing client applications for Roku devices and smart TVs using BrightScript and SceneGraph SDK.

You'll be working on critical features that shape how users interact with Disney's vast content library, including Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, Hulu, ESPN, NatGeo, and ABC News. The position offers unique challenges in optimizing performance and user experience on 10-foot devices while maintaining the high standards expected of Disney's streaming platform.

The role combines frontend development expertise with streaming technology, requiring proficiency in UI/UX implementation, performance optimization, and integration with various backend services. You'll collaborate with multiple engineering teams and product owners, contributing to both the core application and supporting tools and systems.

This is an excellent opportunity for a mid-level engineer to work with cutting-edge streaming technology while being part of Disney's digital transformation. The position offers competitive compensation varying by location, with additional benefits and the chance to impact how millions of viewers consume Disney's content.

Working at Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology means being part of a team that's building the future of media consumption, with opportunities to innovate and shape industry standards. The role combines technical challenges with creative solutions, all while working on products that reach a massive global audience.

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Responsibilities For Software Engineer II - Roku/Disney+

  • Build client app experiences in BrightScript using Roku SceneGraph SDK
  • Develop new application features from on-boarding to browse UI/UX experiences
  • Contribute to development of tools and systems including JavaScript & React-based web tools
  • Work with Roku to vet new hardware, firmware and certification requirements
  • Collaborate with client SDK engineering, design engineering, and services engineering teams

Requirements For Software Engineer II - Roku/Disney+

JavaScript
React
Node.js
  • 3+ years of development experience with client-side development stack
  • Experience with MVVM architecture
  • Experience creating rich, performant user interfaces
  • Familiarity with development on set-top boxes or Smart TVs
  • Experience with configuration-driven development
  • Experience with performance optimization
  • Experience with unit testing
  • Experience with JavaScript client- and server-side development
  • Experience with DevOps, gulp scripts, Jenkins and AWS
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related technical field

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