Sr Product Software Engineer

Responsibilities

• Rapidly prototype and implement scalable, reliable, and maintainable media applications using TypeScript and JavaScript.
• Work closely with UX designers, product managers, and engineering leadership to build delightful streaming experiences.
• Collaborate with developers to deliver modern media applications to Samsung, LG, and other streaming-media devices.
• Leverage data and experimentation to validate new product functionality and continuously improve applications.
• Provide mentorship to junior software engineers.

Requirements

• 5 years of experience in front-end application development.
• Proficiency in writing optimized JavaScript (ES5 & ES6) and TypeScript with a low memory footprint.
• Experience building browser-based applications using TypeScript, JavaScript, Preact/React, and Redux.
• Bachelor’s degree or better in Computer Science or a related technical field.
• Deep understanding of computer science fundamentals, including data structures and algorithms.
• Experience developing sophisticated user interfaces in a large and organized codebase.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with development tools such as GitHub, Jenkins, Webpack, AWS, Confluence, and JIRA.
• Experience building applications backed by web services.
• Experience developing for Samsung, LG, or similar smart TV devices.
• Experience working on international products or using Scrum methodology.

About the Company

The Walt Disney Company is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise. At Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology, we blend imagination and innovation to reimagine how people experience the world's most beloved stories through cutting-edge streaming and digital products.