Senior Software Engineer - Front End

1 Month ago • 5 Years + • Frontend Development • Full Stack Development • $145,400 PA - $203,900 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

As a Senior Software Engineer (Front-End), you'll contribute to building Disney's Direct-to-Consumer client apps (Disney+, Star+, ESPN, Hulu) for browser-based devices. Responsibilities include rapidly prototyping and implementing scalable, reliable, and maintainable media applications using TypeScript, JavaScript, and other web technologies. You'll collaborate with designers and product managers to create delightful streaming experiences, work on applications for Samsung, LG, and other devices, leverage data to improve applications, and mentor junior engineers. The role requires proficiency in JavaScript (ES5 & ES6), TypeScript, and building browser-based applications using frameworks like Preact/React and Redux. A deep understanding of computer science fundamentals is crucial.
Must have:
  • 5+ years front-end experience
  • Proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript
  • Experience with Preact/React & Redux
  • Build browser-based apps
  • Computer science fundamentals
Good to have:
  • Experience with GitHub, Jenkins, Webpack, AWS
  • Experience with Samsung/LG devices
  • International product launch experience
  • Scrum methodology experience

Job Details

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.

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:

  • 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

Basic Qualifications:

  • 5+ 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.

  • Bachelor's degree or better in Computer Science or a related technical field or equivalent job experience

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.

  • Launched or worked on an international product.

  • Strong experience with Scrum methodology

#DisneyTech


The hiring range for this position in Seattle and New York is $145,400- $195,000 per year, and in San Francisco is $152,100 - $203,900 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

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