Sr. Software Engineer, Front-end

5 Months ago • 5 Years + • Frontend Development • Full Stack Development • $136,100 PA - $199,870 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining browser-based media applications for streaming devices like Samsung and LG TVs. You will work closely with UX designers, product managers, and engineering leadership to deliver high-quality streaming experiences. Your responsibilities will include prototyping and implementing scalable, reliable, and maintainable applications using TypeScript, JavaScript, and other web development technologies. You will also be involved in collaborating with other developers to build, review, and deliver modern media applications. Data and experimentation will be used to improve the user experience and ensure that the applications are providing the best possible experience for viewers.
Must have:
  • 5+ years of experience in front-end application development
  • Proficiency in writing optimized JavaScript and TypeScript
  • Experience building browser-based applications using TypeScript, JavaScript, Preact/React and Redux
  • A deep understanding of computer science fundamentals
  • Experience developing sophisticated user interfaces in a large and organized codebase
Good to have:
  • Experience with development tools such as GitHub, Jenkins, Webpack, AWS, Confluence, JIRA
  • Experience building applications backed by web-services
  • Experience developing for Samsung, LG, or similar devices
  • Strong experience with Scrum methodology

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.

**This is an on site position (4 days a week onsite, one day remote) and must sit in one of our locations listed above**

Job Summary:

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

  • 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. 

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, WA and New York, NY is $142,516- $191,180 per year, in Santa Monica/Burbank/Glendale CA is $136,100 - $182,400, and in San Francisco CA is $148,994 - $199,870. 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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