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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.
$136,100 - $199,870
Frontend
Senior Software Engineer
Hybrid
5,000+ Employees
5+ years of experience
Entertainment · Consumer
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Job Description

Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology is seeking a Senior Frontend Software Engineer to join their Living Room Devices team. This role focuses on building Direct-to-Consumer client apps like Disney+, Star+, ESPN and Hulu for browser-based TV devices. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in TypeScript/JavaScript development and experience building sophisticated user interfaces.

The position offers an opportunity to work on products that reach millions of consumers globally, implementing streaming experiences for major platforms like Samsung and LG TVs. You'll be part of transforming Disney's media business through innovative streaming and digital products while working with cutting-edge technologies.

The role combines technical excellence with leadership opportunities, requiring both strong engineering skills and the ability to mentor others. You'll collaborate across teams with designers and product managers to create best-in-class streaming experiences. The work directly impacts how audiences worldwide experience Disney's entertainment content.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading media technology team that's shaping the future of streaming entertainment. You'll work on high-impact projects with global scale while helping build the next generation of Disney's digital media platforms. The position offers competitive compensation and the chance to work with some of the world's most beloved entertainment brands.

Last updated 3 months ago

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 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 field
  • Leadership abilities and problem-solving skills