Front-end Product Software Engineer II

Job Summary: Job Requirements 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.

If applicable insert Technology Org Description (e.g., Content Operations, Media Engineering) – see bottom of document Job Summary: As a Frontend Software Engineer working on ESPN products, you will join a team of strong, collaborative engineers that solve interesting technical tasks daily, such as scaling technology for fans across the globe, real-time updating during live events, supporting international languages and sports, and building components that are accessible for all. In this role, you will build features that will have an impact across ESPN’s dynamic pages, including game pages, scoreboards, articles, and live streaming. We are looking for candidates who are passionate about solving JavaScript data manipulation problems. Beyond performing daily responsibilities working on our team, you will have opportunities to contribute innovative ideas for our product and learn more about the services that allow ESPN.com to scale and perform. Responsibilities and Duties of the Role:

• Build components and modules that are used by millions of fans around the world
• Bring our UI to life by connecting components to live APIs
• Partner with other engineering teams to solve problems while considering performance, scalability, caching, resiliency, and flexibility for expanding product requirements
• Work with native teams to develop seamless webview integrations within the ESPN app
• Support live event coverage and triage issues that come in to ensure an optimal experience for our global audience

Required Education, Experience/Skills/Training: Basic Qualifications

• BS Computer Science or related technical discipline or its equivalent
• Proven understanding of frontend web development technologies and principles
• Knowledge of JavaScript and JS frameworks
• Effective communicator, collaborator, and teammate
• Able to multi-task and prioritize as needed
• Quick to learn new concepts
• Minimum 3+ years relevant industry experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with React and NodeJS
• Basic understanding of AWS services (e.g., Cloudwatch, EC2, S3, etc)
• Experience with task automation (WebPack) and CSS Preprocessors (PostCSS, Less, Sass)
• HTML / CSS preferred, but not required for this role

Required Education

• BS Computer Science or related technical discipline or its equivalent
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Disclaimer PAY TRANSPARENCY The hiring range for this position in Bristol, CT and Glendale, CA is $119,200 - $159,800 per year and in New York, NY is $124,900 - $167,400 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. This position is with Disney Entertainment & Sports LLC, which is part of a business we call Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology. To learn more about Disney's guidelines on the use of AI for candidates, click here. Disney Entertainment & Sports LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. 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. DISABILITY ACCOMMODATION FOR EMPLOYMENT APPLICATIONS The Walt Disney Company and its Affiliated Companies are Equal Employment Opportunity employers and welcome all job seekers including individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or apply for a position, visit the Disney candidate disability accommodations FAQs. We will only respond to those requests that are related to the accessibility of the online application system due to a disability. Having technical issues? View the FAQs for help.