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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

Description For Sr Software Engineer - Front End

Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology is seeking a Senior Frontend Software Engineer to join their Living Room Devices team, working on Direct-to-Consumer client apps like Disney+, Star+, ESPN, and Hulu. This role focuses on building cutting-edge streaming experiences for TV platforms, requiring 4 days per week onsite presence in either San Francisco or Seattle. The position offers an opportunity to work on products that reach millions of global consumers daily, using modern web technologies like TypeScript and React to create sophisticated user interfaces for streaming media devices. The role combines technical expertise with leadership responsibilities, including mentoring junior engineers and collaborating across teams with designers and product managers. The compensation package is competitive, ranging from $148,994 to $199,870 in San Francisco, reflecting the high-impact nature of the position. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced frontend engineers who want to shape the future of streaming entertainment at one of the world's most renowned media companies. The role requires strong technical skills in frontend development, experience with modern JavaScript frameworks, and the ability to optimize applications for TV platforms. The successful candidate will be part of transforming Disney's digital media presence while working with cutting-edge technology and reaching a massive global audience.

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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 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 in Computer Science or related field
  • Leadership ability and problem-solving skills

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