Lead Software Engineer

工作 ID 10121881 地點布里斯托尔, 康乃狄克州, 美國 / 伍德蘭市, 德克萨斯州, 美國 有意工作的公司 Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology 日期已公佈 Jul. 14, 2025

申請

工作概要:

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.

The team marries technology with creativity to build world-class products, enhance storytelling, and drive velocity, innovation, and scalability for our businesses. We are Storytellers and Innovators. Creators and Builders. Entertainers and Engineers. We work with every part of The Walt Disney Company’s media portfolio to advance the technological foundation and consumer media touch points serving millions of people around the world.

Here are a few reasons why we think you’d love working here:

Building the future of Disney’s media: Our Technologists are designing and building the products and platforms that will power our media, advertising, and distribution businesses for years to come. Reach, Scale & Impact: More than ever, Disney’s technology and products serve as a signature doorway for fans' connections with the company’s brands and stories. Disney+. Hulu. ESPN. ABC. ABC News…and many more. These products and brands – and the unmatched stories, storytellers, and events they carry – matter to millions of people globally. Innovation: We develop and implement groundbreaking products and techniques that shape industry norms, and solve complex and distinctive 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. This includes Disney’s media supply chain and storage, network and theatrical distribution operations, media localization, network transmission and origination, and more. The global team also plays a critical role as the primary collaboration point for Product & Technology with Disney’s EMEA, APAC, and LATAM regional business teams.

The Lead Software Engineer will drive the development of world-class user experiences across our digital platforms. In this role, you will lead the design and implementation of React-based applications, ensuring seamless, high-performance interfaces that will be used to bring Disney’s unparalleled entertainment and sports content to audiences worldwide.

As a key technical leader, you will architect scalable front-end solutions, optimize state management with Redux, and collaborate closely with management, business partners, other frontend engineers, product, design, and backend teams to deliver innovative and immersive viewing experiences. Your work will directly impact streaming, digital products, advertising, and content distribution, playing a critical role in transforming the future of Disney’s media business.

In addition to hands-on development, you will regularly lead, mentor and direct other React developers, both full time and contractors, fostering best practices in front-end architecture, performance optimization, and maintainable code. You will set technical direction, conduct code reviews, and help elevate the overall expertise of the team.

This position requires deep expertise in modern JavaScript, TypeScript, React, Redux, and front-end performance optimization, along with a passion for building engaging, high-quality digital experiences at scale.

Responsibilities and Duties of the Role:

Lead the design, development, and optimization of React-based user interfaces for Disney’s digital platforms.
Architect scalable, reusable, and high-performance front-end solutions to support complex business needs.
Ensure efficient state management using Redux and other relevant technologies.
Implement best practices in front-end performance, accessibility, and security.
Mentor and guide React developers and contractors, ensuring adherence to best practices and coding standards.
Conduct code reviews, provide feedback, and facilitate knowledge sharing across teams.
Set technical direction for front-end development, ensuring alignment with architectural goals.
Work closely with product managers, designers, and backend engineers to define requirements and deliver seamless user experiences.
Collaborate with DevOps and QA teams to optimize deployment, testing, and performance monitoring.
Partner with stakeholders across Disney Entertainment & ESPN to drive innovation and continuous improvement.
Advocate for intuitive, user-friendly interfaces by working closely with UX/UI designers.
Ensure adherence to Disney’s design systems and maintain consistency across products.
Experiment with new front-end technologies and frameworks to enhance the user experience.
Identify and resolve front-end bottlenecks, optimizing rendering and load times.
Implement best practices for lazy loading, code splitting, and caching.
Stay up-to-date with the latest React, JavaScript, and front-end ecosystem advancements.
Introduce new tools, frameworks, and methodologies to enhance the development lifecycle.
Provide technical support and troubleshooting for React applications in production.
Monitor and address bugs, errors, and performance issues proactively.
Work with DevOps teams to ensure smooth CI/CD pipelines for front-end deployments.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
7+ years of front-end development experience, with a strong focus on React and modern JavaScript frameworks.
3+ years of experience leading UI development efforts, including mentoring and guiding other developers.
Proven track record of architecting scalable front-end solutions for large-scale, high-traffic applications.
Experience working in agile development environments with cross-functional teams.
Experience integrating UI components with RESTful APIs.
Proficient in React, Redux, TypeScript, and modern JavaScript (ES6+).
Strong understanding of state management patterns, component lifecycle, and hooks.
Experience with frontend performance optimization techniques (lazy loading, code splitting, caching, etc.).
Familiarity with design systems, component libraries, and UI frameworks.
Expertise in CSS (SASS, LESS, Tailwind, or styled-components) and responsive design principles.
Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker), and cloud-based deployment (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
Strong ability to mentor and guide junior and mid-level React developers.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with experience working across teams.
Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with Next.js or other SSR frameworks.
Familiarity with WebAssembly, Three.js, or other advanced web technologies.
Knowledge of streaming technologies, media players, or video processing.
Experience working in a media, entertainment, or sports industry environment.

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申請

關於Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology:

在Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology，我們結合想像力與創新，以重新想像人們體驗和參與世上最受歡迎故事和產品的方式。我們的工作內容廣泛，且精深細密。我們創造令人驚豔的體驗、改變媒體的未來，並打造產品和平台，讓世界各地的人們都能與自己喜愛的故事和體育活動緊密相連。

Disney結合世界級技術與獨特創意，因而與眾不同。這是我們過去、現在和未來的核心。我們是故事敍述者和創新者。創作者和創建者。表演者和工程師。

關於 The Walt Disney Company:

Walt Disney Company 連同其子公司和聯營公司，是領先的多元化國際家庭娛樂和媒體企業，其業務主要涉及三個範疇：Disney Entertainment、ESPN 及 Disney Experiences。Disney 在 1920 年代的起步之初，只是一間卡通工作室，至今已成為娛樂界的翹楚，並昂然堅守傳承，繼續為家庭中每位成員創造世界一流的故事與體驗。Disney 的故事、人物與體驗傳遍世界每個角落，深入人心。我們在 40 多個國家/地區營運業務，僱員及演藝人員攜手協力，創造全球和當地人們都珍愛的娛樂體驗。

這個職位隸屬於 Disney Streaming Technology LLC，其所屬的業務部門是 Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology。

Disney Streaming Technology LLC 是提供平等就業機會的僱主。求職者都會獲得聘僱考量的機會，不分種族、宗教、膚色、生理性別、性傾向、社會性別、性別認同、性別表達、原國籍、血統、年齡、婚姻狀態、軍人或退伍軍人身份、醫療狀況、遺傳資訊或殘疾狀況、或者聯邦、州級或地方法律所禁止的其他任何基本特徵。Disney 提倡讓所有人的想法和決策都有助我們發展、創新、創造最好故事的商業環境，並與瞬息萬變的世界息息相關。

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