Lead Software Engineer - Frontend at The Walt Disney Company

Santa Monica, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Entertainment, Media, Streaming, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

7+ years building scalable production-quality web experiences
BS in Computer Science or related technical discipline and 7+ years relevant industry experience or 13+ years equivalent engineering experience without a BS degree in a technical field or 19+ years equivalent engineering experience
Highly proficient in JavaScript (ES6+), HTML, and CSS
Experience with modern stack including React, TypeScript, NodeJS, Amazon Web Services

Responsibilities

Implement web interfaces and applications using JavaScript (ES6+), HTML, and CSS
Work on a modern stack including React, TypeScript, NodeJS, Amazon Web Services
Enforce code quality through test driven development and code review
Distill product requirements into design and technical specifications
Collaborate closely with other engineering teams, product managers, and UX designers to define product requirements
Build out new features and enhancements using React and Redux
Maintain and support a production streaming app at global scale
Mentor junior developers and promote engineering best practices

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

JavaScriptReactHTML5CSS3Frontend DevelopmentPerformance OptimizationUI Engineering

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What skills are required for the Lead Software Engineer - Frontend role?

The role requires high proficiency in Javascript, HTML, and CSS, along with enthusiasm for new technologies, languages, frameworks, and platforms. Experience building large-scale, highly performant web applications and transforming complex datasets into responsive user interfaces is essential.

What is the compensation or salary for this position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

Is this a remote position or what is the work location policy?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What is the company culture like at Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology?

The team offers an open, team-driven environment where Storytellers and Innovators collaborate with engineers, product developers, and more to build world-class products. They emphasize creativity, innovation, velocity, and scalability in a fast-paced setting.

What makes a strong candidate for this Lead Software Engineer role?

Strong candidates are talented front-end engineers proficient in Javascript, HTML, and CSS, with experience creating large-scale web apps, pushing client-side boundaries, and working collaboratively in fast-paced teams on features for content discovery, engagement, and personalization.