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Software Engineer II - Roku/Disney+

The Walt Disney Company is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise creating world-class stories and experiences.
San Francisco, CA, USASanta Monica, CA, USABristol, CT 06010, USA
$114,900 - $168,700
Frontend
Mid-Level Software Engineer
Hybrid
5,000+ Employees
3+ years of experience
Entertainment · Consumer
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Job Description

Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology is at the forefront of reimagining magical viewing experiences for the world's most beloved stories while transforming Disney's media business for the future. As part of the Living Room Devices, Roku Client Application Engineering Team, you'll help push the boundaries of what's possible on 10-foot devices, building the Disney+ Direct-to-Consumer client app for streaming Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, Hulu, ESPN, NatGeo, and ABC News content.

The role offers exciting opportunities to work on one of the most popular streaming platforms, developing features that millions of consumers use daily. You'll be writing client apps in BrightScript using the Roku SceneGraph SDK, creating everything from onboarding experiences to browse UI/UX, analytics, and video playback interfaces.

What makes this role special:

  • Building the future of Disney's media business through groundbreaking streaming technology
  • Massive reach and scale, serving millions of consumers every minute
  • Innovation opportunities that shape industry norms
  • Chance to work with iconic brands and content

The position involves close collaboration with various engineering teams, product owners, and Roku to deliver exceptional streaming experiences. You'll contribute to both client-side development and supporting tools/systems, including web tools, build scripts, and cloud services.

The ideal candidate brings strong client-side development experience, preferably with BrightScript knowledge, and expertise in creating performant user interfaces. You'll work in an environment that values innovation, quality, and user experience, while being part of the team that powers one of the world's leading streaming platforms.

This role offers competitive compensation based on location ($114,900-$168,700), plus potential bonuses and long-term incentives. You'll be part of The Walt Disney Company's legacy of creating world-class entertainment experiences while working with cutting-edge technology in a collaborative, innovative environment.

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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 analytics and video playback UI/UX
  • Develop tools and systems including JavaScript & React-based web tools
  • Work with Roku to vet new hardware, firmware and certification requirements
  • Collaborate with SDK engineering, design engineering, and services engineering teams

Requirements For Software Engineer II - Roku/Disney+

JavaScript
Node.js
React
  • 3+ years of development experience with client-side development stack
  • Experience with MVVM architecture
  • Proficiency in reusable utilities and UI components
  • Experience creating performant user interfaces
  • Experience with set-top boxes or Smart TVs development
  • 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 equivalent experience

Benefits For Software Engineer II - Roku/Disney+

Medical Insurance
401k
  • Full range of medical benefits
  • Financial benefits
  • Bonus potential
  • Long-term incentive units