Lead Software Engineer - Front End

The Walt Disney Company; New York, San Francisco, Bristol, Glendale, Seattle (NY, CA, CT, CA, WA); On-site; USD 156,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Join The Walt Disney Company as a Lead Software Engineer for Front End development. In this role, you will innovate user experiences for Disney's flagship digital platforms, using your expertise in JavaScript and TypeScript. Work in a collaborative environment that values your contributions towards creating magical viewing experiences for millions across the globe.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in front-end application development.
• Experience building browser-based applications using TypeScript, JavaScript, Preact/React and Redux.
• Work samples demonstrating experience in building great user interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Rapidly prototype and implement scalable media applications using JavaScript and TypeScript.
• Work closely with UX designers and product managers to deliver quality experiences.
• Provide mentorship to junior software engineers.

Skills

JavaScript

TypeScript

Leadership

Problem Solving

UI Development

Education

BS in Computer Science or related technical discipline

Tools

GitHub

JIRA

AWS

Job description

Lead Software Engineer - Front End

Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10100476 Location Seattle, Washington, United States / Bristol, Connecticut, United States / Glendale, California, United States / San Francisco, California, United States / New York, New York, United States Business Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology Date posted6月. 11, 2025

Job Summary:

Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology

On any given day at Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology, we’re reimagining ways to create magical viewing experiences for the world’s most beloved stories while also transforming Disney’s media business for the future. Whether that’s evolving our streaming and digital products in new and immersive ways, powering worldwide advertising and distribution to maximize flexibility and efficiency, or delivering Disney’s unmatched entertainment and sports content, every day is a moment to make a difference to partners and to hundreds of millions of people around the world.

A few reasons why we think you’d love working for Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology

• Building the future of Disney’s media business: DE&E Technologists are designing and building the infrastructure that will power Disney’s media, advertising, and distribution businesses for years to come.
• Reach & Scale: The products and platforms this group builds and operates delight millions of consumers every minute of every day – from Disney+ and Hulu, to ABC News and Entertainment, to ESPN and ESPN+, and much more.
• Innovation: We develop and execute groundbreaking products and techniques that shape industry norms and enhance how audiences experience sports, entertainment & news.

**This is an on-site position and must sit in one of our offices listed above

As part of the Living Room Devices, Browser Based Device, Client Application Engineering Team, you will help us push the boundaries of what is possible on some of the most interesting 10-foot devices and TVs in the marketplace! You’ll be part of the team that builds our Direct-to-Consumer client apps, such as Disney+, Star+, ESPN and Hulu on a wide range of devices that run on browser and JavaScript technologies.

Job Summary:

As part of the Living Room Devices, Browser Based Device, Client Application Engineering Team, you will help us push the boundaries of what is possible on some of the most interesting 10-foot devices and TVs in the marketplace! You’ll be part of the team that builds our Direct-to-Consumer client apps, such as Disney+, Star+, ESPN and Hulu on a wide range of devices that run on browser and JavaScript technologies.

We’re seeking a Senior Software Engineer who will be an outstanding addition to our JavaScript browser-based devices team. The right person for this role is highly motivated, collaborative, and technical, with the ability to coordinate across teams and empower both themselves and others in striving for and achieving excellence. Everything we do directly affects millions of global consumers, their experience with our service, and impacts our business.

Responsibilities and Duties of the Role:

• Rapidly prototype and implement scalable, reliable, and maintainable media applications using TypeScript, JavaScript, and other web development technologies.
• Work closely with UX designers, product managers, and engineering leadership to build best-of-class, delightful streaming experiences.
• Collaborate with other developers to build, review, and deliver modern media applications to Samsung, LG, and other streaming-media devices.
• Use data and experimentation to reinforce the value of new product functionality, ensure that we are providing the best experience possible for our viewers, and continuously improve our applications.
• Provide mentorship to junior software engineers

Required Education, Experience/Skills/Training:

Basic Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in front-end application development with proficiency in writing optimized JavaScript (ES5 &ES6) and TypeScript with a low memory footprint.
• Leadership, the ability to identify problems and drive towards solutions, and an eagerness to learn and teach new technologies & solve novel problems.
• Experience building browser-based applications using TypeScript, JavaScript, Preact/React and Redux.
• A deep understanding of computer science fundamentals (data structures, algorithms, etc.).
• Experience developing sophisticated user interfaces in a large and organized codebase.
• Work samples demonstrating experience in building great user interfaces.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with our common development tools such as: GitHub, Jenkins, Webpack, AWS, Confluence, JIRA.
• Experience building applications backed by web-services is a plus.
  Experience developing for Samsung, LG, or similar devices is also a plus.
• Strong experience with Scrum methodology

Required Education

• BS Computer Science or related technical discipline or its equivalent

The hiring range for this position in Seattle, Washington and New York City is $156,300 - $209,600 per year and in Bristol, Connecticut, Santa Monica, California and Glendale, California is $149,300 - $200,200 per year and in San Francisco, California is $163,500 - $219,200 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

About Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology:

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with Disney Streaming Technology LLC , which is part of a business we call Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology .

Disney Streaming Technology LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.

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