Sr Product Software Engineer

Job Posting Title:Sr Product Software EngineerReq ID:10154438Job Description:Disney Entertainment & ESPN TechnologyOn 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 TechnologyBuilding 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.Job Summary:We’re seeking a Senior Product Software Engineer who will be an outstanding addition to our JavaScript player 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. As part of the player 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.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.Leverage data and experimentation to validate new product functionality, deliver the best possible viewer experience, 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.Bachelor’s degree or better in Computer Science or a related technical field or equivalent job experience.Demonstrate leadership through problem identification, solution ownership, and a passion for learning, teaching, and solving new challenges.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.Preferred Qualifications Experience with common 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.Launched or worked on an international product.Strong experience with Scrum methodology.The hiring range for this position in Seattle, WA & New York, NY is $148,700 - $199,400. 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.Job Posting Segment:Product EngineeringJob Posting Primary Business:PE - Streaming FrontendPrimary Job Posting Category:Product Software EngineeringEmployment Type:Full timePrimary City, State, Region, Postal Code:New York, NY, USAAlternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:USA - WA - 925 4th AveDate Posted:2026-07-06SummaryLocation: New York, NY, USA; Seattle, WA, USAType: Full time