Senior Software Engineer

Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology 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. Reasons to Love Working With Us Building the future of Disney’s media: Our technologists design and build the products and platforms that will power our media, advertising, and distribution businesses for years to come. Reach, Scale & Impact: Disney+ Hulu ESPN ABC ABC News and many more services reach millions of people worldwide. Innovation: We develop and implement groundbreaking products and techniques that shape industry norms and solve complex technical problems. Content Platforms & Operations is responsible for the development and ongoing advancement of the technical and operational functions driving the worldwide distribution and monetization of Disney’s linear networks and theatrical content. If you: Enjoy working with talented and passionate people Have excellent communication skills Demonstrate determination in finding solutions to complex puzzles Have curiosity about how content goes from inception to consumers Employ positive thinking and can work constructively in a diverse team setting Enjoy transforming business strategy into innovative products & platforms Value learning and being exposed to new experiences Love working in a startup culture Find the media & entertainment industry fascinating Job Summary This role works within the Frontend Web and Experience team and is primarily responsible for building tools to empower workflows and reporting on the digital supply chain. Responsibilities and Duties Implement business logic of various tool workflows. Create and maintain shared JavaScript libraries and UI components. Review other JavaScript and TypeScript code. Act as a tech leader for various projects and initiatives. Employ test‑driven development and agile practices. Required Education, Experience, Skills & Training Basic Qualifications Minimum 5 years in web development or software engineering Mastery of server and proxy technologies such as HA Proxy, NGINX, Apache Extensive experience with NodeJS and/or Java/Kotlin programming Extensive experience with cloud‑native technologies such as AWS EC2, Fargate, CloudFront Experience with frontend web development technologies and principles Experience with task automation Ability to research, learn, assess, and evangelize new technologies Strong communication skills and attention to detail Driven and self‑motivated Preferred Qualifications Previous work experience in media distribution Experience building AI‑driven software Experience working with vendor teams to deliver high quality results Knowledge of performance testing and application profiling Experience with React Native Required Education BS in Computer Science or related technical discipline or equivalent The hiring range for this position in California is $141,900.00 to $190,300.00 per year; in Connecticut it is $141,900.00 to $190,300.00 per year. The base pay offered will consider internal equity and may vary depending on geography, knowledge, skills, experience, and 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 other benefits, depending on the level and position offered. 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 need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or apply for a position, visit Disney’s candidate disability accommodations FAQs. We will only respond to requests that relate to the accessibility of the online application system due to a disability. #J-18808-Ljbffr The Walt Disney Company (Germany) GmbH