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Sr Software Engineer - Front End

Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology creates magical viewing experiences and transforms Disney's media business through streaming, digital products, and content delivery.
$148,994 - $199,870
Frontend
Senior Software Engineer
Hybrid
5,000+ Employees
5+ years of experience
Entertainment · Consumer
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Description For Sr Software Engineer - Front End

Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology is seeking a Senior Frontend Software Engineer to join their Living Room Devices and Browser Based Device team. This role is crucial in building and maintaining the client applications for major streaming platforms like Disney+, Star+, ESPN, and Hulu.

The position offers an exciting opportunity to work at the intersection of entertainment and technology, where you'll be developing applications that reach millions of users worldwide. As a Senior Frontend Engineer, you'll be responsible for creating sophisticated user interfaces using TypeScript, JavaScript, and React, while ensuring optimal performance and memory footprint.

The role requires 4 days per week onsite presence in either San Francisco or Seattle, offering a hybrid work arrangement. You'll be working with cutting-edge technologies and frameworks to deliver streaming experiences across various devices, particularly focusing on 10-foot devices and TVs.

The compensation is highly competitive, ranging from $148,994 to $199,870 per year in San Francisco, reflecting the senior nature of the position and the impact it has on Disney's digital presence. The role comes with the opportunity to work on international products and contribute to shaping the future of Disney's media business.

Key aspects of the role include collaborating with UX designers and product managers, mentoring junior engineers, and using data-driven approaches to improve product functionality. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of frontend development experience, strong leadership qualities, and a deep understanding of computer science fundamentals.

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior engineer who wants to make a significant impact on how millions of people worldwide consume entertainment content. You'll be part of a team that's transforming Disney's digital presence and shaping the future of streaming technology.

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Responsibilities For Sr Software Engineer - Front End

  • Rapidly prototype and implement scalable media applications using TypeScript and JavaScript
  • Work with UX designers and product managers to build streaming experiences
  • Collaborate with developers to build applications for Samsung, LG, and other streaming devices
  • Use data and experimentation to improve 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 JavaScript (ES5 & ES6) and TypeScript
  • Experience building browser-based applications using TypeScript, JavaScript, Preact/React and Redux
  • Deep understanding of computer science fundamentals
  • Experience developing sophisticated user interfaces
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
  • Leadership ability and problem-solving skills

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