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Sr Software Engineer - Front End

The Walt Disney Company is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences.
$142,516 - $199,870
Frontend
Senior Software Engineer
Hybrid
5,000+ Employees
5+ years of experience
Entertainment

Description For Sr Software Engineer - Front End

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 a Senior Software Engineer on the Living Room Devices, Browser Based Device, Client Application Engineering Team, you'll be instrumental in pushing the boundaries of what's possible on 10-foot devices and TVs.

You'll be part of the team building Direct-to-Consumer client apps like Disney+, Star+, ESPN and Hulu on browser and JavaScript-based devices. This role requires a highly motivated, collaborative, and technical individual who can coordinate across teams and strive for excellence. Your work will directly impact millions of global consumers and their streaming experience.

The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $142,516 to $199,870 depending on location, plus comprehensive benefits including medical coverage, bonus opportunities, and long-term incentives. You'll work with cutting-edge technologies like TypeScript, JavaScript, and React to build scalable media applications while collaborating with UX designers and product managers to create best-in-class streaming experiences.

At Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology, you'll be part of building the future of Disney's media business, reaching millions of consumers daily through platforms like Disney+, Hulu, ABC News, and ESPN+. The role offers opportunities for innovation, mentorship, and working on products that shape industry norms and enhance how audiences experience entertainment worldwide.

Join a team that values technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement while working on some of the most interesting streaming platforms in the marketplace. Your contributions will help create the next generation of streaming experiences for Disney's global audience.

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Responsibilities For Sr Software Engineer - Front End

  • Rapidly prototype and implement scalable media applications
  • Work closely with UX designers and product managers
  • Collaborate with other developers to build streaming experiences
  • Use data and experimentation to improve applications
  • 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
  • Experience developing sophisticated user interfaces
  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science or related technical field

Benefits For Sr Software Engineer - Front End

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

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