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Sr Software Engineer - Front End

Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology creates magical viewing experiences for the world's most beloved stories while transforming Disney's media business for the future.
$136,100 - $199,870
Frontend
Senior Software Engineer
Hybrid
5,000+ Employees
5+ years of experience
Entertainment · Consumer

Description For Sr Software Engineer - Front End

Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology is at the forefront of transforming Disney's media business for the future. As a Senior Frontend Software Engineer, you'll be part of the Living Room Devices, Browser Based Device, Client Application Engineering Team, helping build Direct-to-Consumer client apps like Disney+, Star+, ESPN and Hulu. The role focuses on developing applications for 10-foot devices and TVs, working with modern web technologies.

The position offers an opportunity to impact millions of global consumers through streaming experiences. You'll be working with TypeScript, JavaScript, and React to build scalable media applications for platforms like Samsung and LG TVs. The role combines technical excellence with collaborative teamwork, requiring both coding expertise and the ability to work closely with UX designers and product managers.

The company's reach and scale are impressive, with their products delighting millions of consumers every minute across multiple platforms. You'll be part of building the infrastructure that powers Disney's media, advertising, and distribution businesses, working on innovative solutions that shape industry norms.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced frontend engineers who want to work on high-impact products at massive scale. The role offers competitive compensation based on location and experience, with salaries ranging from $136,100 to $199,870 depending on the specific location. You'll be working in a hybrid environment, primarily on-site with occasional work from home flexibility.

The ideal candidate will bring strong technical skills in frontend development, experience with modern JavaScript frameworks, and the ability to mentor junior engineers. This role is perfect for someone who wants to be part of reimagining how people experience entertainment while working with cutting-edge technology at one of the world's most renowned entertainment companies.

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Responsibilities For Sr Software Engineer - Front End

  • Rapidly prototype and implement scalable, reliable, and maintainable media applications using TypeScript, JavaScript, and other web development technologies
  • Work closely with UX designers, product managers, and engineering leadership to build best-of-class experiences
  • Collaborate with other developers to build, review, and deliver modern media applications
  • Use data and experimentation to reinforce the value of new product functionality
  • Provide mentorship to junior software engineers

Requirements For Sr Software Engineer - Front End

TypeScript
JavaScript
React
  • 5+ years of experience in front-end application development
  • Proficiency in writing optimized JavaScript (ES5 & ES6) and TypeScript
  • Experience building browser-based applications using TypeScript, JavaScript, Preact/React and Redux
  • Deep understanding of computer science fundamentals (data structures, algorithms, etc.)
  • Experience developing sophisticated user interfaces in a large codebase
  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science or related technical field or equivalent experience

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