Senior Software Engineer

工作概要:

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.

Job Summary

Disney is looking for Frontend Engineers to join the diverse and talented team that builds and maintains complex web applications for ESPN.com.  

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 
• Parse JSON data using JavaScript into optimal formats for our UI components 
• 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 
• Provide leadership to ensure successful delivery of initiatives 
• Perform code reviews and mentor junior engineers 
• Architect new solutions, innovate on POCs, and identify new technologies to explore 

Required Education, Experience/Skills/Training

Basic Qualifications

• BS Computer Science or related technical discipline or its equivalent

• Advanced understanding of frontend web development technologies and principles 

• Mastery of JavaScript and JS frameworks 

• Effective communicator, collaborator, and teammate

• Able to multi-task and prioritize as needed 

• Quick to learn new concepts 

• Minimum 5 years relevant industry experience 

Preferred Qualifications

• Solid understanding of React and NodeJS 

• Intermediate mastery 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  

• 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 Santa Monica, CA is $136,038.00 to $182,490.00 per year, in San Francisco, CA is $148,994.00 to $199,870.00 per year, in Seattle, WA is $142,516.00 to $191,180.00 per year, and in New York, NY is $142,516.00 to $191,180.00 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.