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Software Engineer I

Company: The Walt Disney Company
Location: New York
Posted on: May 27, 2025

Job Description:

Software Engineer IApply Now Apply Later Job ID 10121010 Location San Francisco, California, United States / New York, New York, United States / Seattle, Washington, United States Business Disney Entertainment Date postedMay 23, 2025Job Summary:Disney Entertainment & ESPN Product & TechnologyTechnology 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.Product Engineering is a unified team responsible for the engineering of Disney Entertainment & ESPN digital and streaming products and platforms. This includes product engineering, media engineering, quality assurance, engineering behind personalization, commerce, lifecycle, and identity.Job SummaryAs 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+, ESPN, and Hulu on a wide range of devices that run on browser and JavaScript technologies.We're seeking a Software Engineer I who will be an outstanding addition to our JavaScript browser-based devices team. The right person for this role is an engineer who has educational experience, work experience, or personal project time developing software, and is ready to help develop client apps that provide the best experiences for our viewers. Everything we do directly affects millions of global consumers and their experience with our service as well as impacts our business.Responsibilities and Duties of the Role

  • Bring entry-level JavaScript engineering skills to be a critical member of a team of engineers responsible for building our client application experiences on browser-based TVs and set-top boxes.
  • Contribute to the development of new application features from on-boarding to browse UI/UX experiences, analytics, video playback UI/UX and much more. If you see it on screen, you'll likely have a chance to work on it in code.
  • Rapidly prototype and implement scalable, reliable, and maintainable applications using TypeScript, JavaScript, and other web development technologies.
  • Work closely with UX designers, product managers, and engineering peers to build best-of-class, delightful streaming experiences.
  • Collaborate with other developers to build, review, and deliver code 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.Basic Qualifications
    • Familiarity with general web development using HTML and CSS
    • Experience with JavaScript
    • General knowledge of software development patterns and practices
    • Experience with data structures and algorithmsPreferred Qualifications
      • Experience creating beautiful, rich, performant user interfaces, including implementing pixel-perfect designs and animations
      • Experience working on user interface-level code and knowledge of common patterns and architectures (MVVM, MVC, React, etc.), and approaches to present a data-driven UX to viewers
      • Under the guidance of senior engineers, candidates will be expected to become proficient in the use of reusable utilities and UI components, and generalized logic that can be consumed by multiple applications
      • Familiarity with development and troubleshooting on set-top boxes or Smart TVs
      • Experience working on a range of devices with varying performance and capabilities
      • Experience with configuration-driven development
      • Experience with performance optimization and feature degradation techniques
      • Experience with asynchronous and concurrent code
      • Experience with unit testing and related patterns
      • Experience with JavaScript client- and server-side development
      • Experience with DevOps, including Gulp, Jenkins, and AWSRequired Education
        • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software, Electrical or Electronics Engineering, or comparable field of study, and/or equivalent work experience
          The hiring range for this position in Seattle, WA & New York, NY is $99,900.00 to $133,900.00 and in San Francisco, CA is $104,400.00 to $140,000.00. 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 offeredAbout Disney Entertainment:At Disney Corporate you can see how the businesses behind the Company's powerful brands come together to create the most innovative, far-reaching and admired entertainment company in the world. As a member of a corporate team, you'll work with world-class leaders driving the strategies that keep The Walt Disney Company at the leading edge of entertainment. See and be seen by other innovative thinkers as you enable the greatest storytellers in the world to create memories for millions of families around the globe.About The Walt Disney Company:The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney's stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.This position is with Disney Streaming Technology LLC , which is part of a business we call Disney Entertainment .Disney Streaming Technology LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. 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.
          • Senior Data Engineer Glendale, California, United States / Santa Monica, California, United States / New York, New York, United States / Seattle, Washington, United StatesDisability Accommodation For Employment ApplicationsThe 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, email Candidate.Accommodations@Disney.com with your request. This email address is not for general employment inquiries or correspondence. We will only respond to those requests that are related to the accessibility of the online application system due to a disability.Sign up to receive new job alerts and company information based on your preferences.
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