Software Engineer II - Frontend

The Walt Disney Company; Bristol, Santa Monica, New York, San Francisco, Seattle (CT, CA, NY, CA, WA); On-site; USD 114,000 - 162,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Software Engineer II - Frontend to join their innovative team. You will build core web experiences, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and solve complex technical challenges. This role emphasizes creativity and technology, contributing to Disney's media products that connect with millions globally.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience building scalable web applications.
• Writes well-documented, clear, and robust code.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with product management to translate requirements into technical specifications.
• Writes and maintains code quality through test driven development.
• Partners with UX to transform mock-ups into engaging web experiences.

Skills

Javascript

Typescript

Debugging

Communication

Education

BS degree in computer science

Tools

React

Node.js

AWS

Job description

Software Engineer II - Frontend

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Job ID: 10121139

Location: Santa Monica, California, United States / Bristol, Connecticut, United States / San Francisco, California, United States / New York, New York, United States / Seattle, Washington, United States

Business: Disney Entertainment

Date posted: 5月. 16, 2025

Job Summary:

Technology is at the heart of Disney’s past, present, and future. Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology is a global organization of engineers, product developers, designers, technologists, data scientists, and more – all working to build and advance the technological backbone for Disney’s media business globally.

The team marries technology with creativity to build world-class products, enhance storytelling, and drive velocity, innovation, and scalability for our businesses. We are Storytellers and Innovators. Creators and Builders. Entertainers and Engineers. We work with every part of The Walt Disney Company’s media portfolio to advance the technological foundation and consumer media touch points serving millions of people around the world.

Here are a few reasons why you’d love working here:

• Building the future of Disney’s media: Our Technologists are designing and building the products and platforms that will power our media, advertising, and distribution businesses for years to come.
• Reach, Scale & Impact: Disney’s technology and products serve as a signature doorway for fans' connections with the company’s brands and stories. Disney+. Hulu. ESPN. ABC. ABC News… and many more. These products and brands – and the stories they carry – matter to millions globally.
• Innovation: We develop and implement groundbreaking products and techniques that shape industry norms and solve complex technical problems.

Product Engineering is responsible for Disney Entertainment & ESPN digital and streaming products and platforms, including product engineering, media engineering, quality assurance, personalization, commerce, lifecycle, and identity.

As a Web Commerce team member, you’ll build core sign-up, purchase, and subscription management experiences for our Web platform.

You will serve as a technical resource, solving sophisticated challenges and finding opportunities to improve systems, products, and services.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with product and project management to translate requirements into technical specifications and timelines, partnering with engineering teams to deliver solutions.
• Write and maintain high-quality code through test-driven development.
• Participate in code reviews, documentation, knowledge sharing, and technical investigations.
• Work with Senior and Lead Engineers to develop new features.
• Partner with UX teams to transform mock-ups into engaging, accessible web experiences.

Basic Qualifications:

• 3+ years experience building highly scalable and performant modern Javascript/Typescript web applications.
• BS degree in computer science or equivalent work experience.
• Ability to write well-documented, clear, and robust code.
• Strong understanding of web technologies and browser environment.
• Experience integrating API specifications and collaborating with service teams.
• Excellent front-end debugging skills.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Shipped production React/Node.js applications deployed on cloud platforms (e.g., AWS).
• Knowledge of web accessibility fundamentals.
• Experience working in Agile environments.
• Strong understanding of web standards and emerging technologies.

The hiring range varies by location: Seattle, WA and New York, NY: $120,300 to $161,300; Santa Monica, CA: $114,900 to $154,100; San Francisco, CA: $125,800 to $168,700. Actual offers depend on factors like location, experience, and skills. Compensation may include bonuses and incentives, along with benefits.

About Disney Entertainment:

Disney Corporate unites various businesses to create innovative and globally admired entertainment. Working here means collaborating with world-class leaders to enable top storytellers to create memorable experiences for families worldwide.

About The Walt Disney Company:

Disney is a leading international entertainment and media enterprise, operating in over 40 countries, with core segments including Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings, Disney has grown into a legacy of world-class stories and experiences for all ages.

This position is with Disney Streaming Technology LLC, part of Disney Entertainment.

Disney Streaming Technology LLC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We consider all applicants without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, and other protected categories.

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