Sr Software Engineer - Roku/BrightScript

Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their Roku Client Application Engineering Team. This role is crucial in building the Disney+ Direct-to-Consumer client app for streaming Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, Hulu, ESPN, NatGeo, and ABC News content on Roku devices.

The position offers an exciting opportunity to work at the intersection of entertainment and technology, building streaming experiences that reach millions of viewers daily. As part of the Living Room Devices team, you'll be responsible for developing and maintaining the Roku client application using BrightScript and SceneGraph SDK, while also contributing to web-based tools and services.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of development experience, with at least 2 years of BrightScript expertise. You'll be working on everything from onboarding experiences to browse UI/UX, analytics, and video playback interfaces. The role involves close collaboration with various engineering teams and requires strong technical design skills for creating reusable components and utilities.

This position offers competitive compensation ranging from $136,100 to $199,870 depending on location and experience, with potential bonus and long-term incentives. You'll be part of a team that's shaping the future of Disney's media business, working on products that reach massive scale and driving innovation in the streaming industry.

The role combines technical challenges with creative problem-solving, as you'll need to optimize performance across various devices while maintaining high-quality user experiences. You'll also have opportunities to mentor junior team members and contribute to the broader technical architecture of the platform.

Working at Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology means being part of a team that's reimagining how people consume entertainment content. You'll be at the forefront of streaming technology, working with cutting-edge tools and frameworks while contributing to one of the most popular streaming platforms in the market.