Senior Product Software Engineer, Front End
Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10160524 Location Glendale, California, United States Business Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology Date posted Oct. 07, 2026Job Summary:
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. Product Software Engineers are at the heart of that innovation and magic, building platforms, services, tools and infrastructure for an unmatched collection of content and brands.
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.
- Innovation: We develop and execute groundbreaking products and techniques that shape industry norms and enhance how audiences experience sports, entertainment & news.
Job Summary:
As a Senior Product Software Engineer, you will be part of a diverse and talented organization focused on building and maintaining our next generation Content Management Systems. These applications are used by the teams that manage ABC News, ABC Owned and Operated Television Stations, National Geographic and Marvel. We work alongside engineers across these brands to support major initiatives and share solutions. Our team uses modern web technologies such as JavaScript, Node, React, GraphQL, and MongoDB to deliver scalable and elegant solutions for new product features and core site architecture.
If you:
- Employ a flexible attitude and can work constructively in a diverse team setting
- Are passionate about web development
- Value learning and being exposed to new experiences
- Demonstrate determination in finding solutions to complex puzzles
- Have the curiosity to research and learn new technologies
- Care about bringing people closer to their world
then working at Disney is unlike anything else. We have the latest technology, game-changing ideas, and world-class talent. Come be a part of our team and help us find new ways to interact with users, however and wherever they connect with our brands.
Responsibilities:
- Architect and develop core site functionality using JavaScript (React) and GraphQL
- Prototype new features and research applicable technologies
- Implement best practices to continually increase performance and scalability
- Support team members by reviewing merge requests to ensure code quality standards and product requirements are met
- Work with engineering peers, product, design, and project management to refine specs and timelines
- Partner with other engineering teams to deliver best solutions
- Mentor and provide feedback to junior engineers
- Collaborate with story tellers and designers across our brands
Basic Qualifications:
- Proven understanding of programming and software development practices
- Comprehensive knowledge of modern web technologies (JavaScript, React, CSS3, GraphQL)
- Demonstrated ability to research solutions to complex problems
- Strong communication skills and attention to detail
- Driven and self-motivated
- 5+ years relevant industry experience
- BS Computer Science or related technical discipline or its equivalent
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience programming with a best of breed UI stack: React/React Native, Redux, TypeScript, CSS3/SCSS, Jest, React Testing Library, Selenium/Nightwatch/Cypress, SauceLabs, WebPack, Babel, Node/Express, OAuth 2.0/JWT
- Full stack experience preferred
The hiring range for this position in California is $144,100 to $193,200 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.
About Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology:
At Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology, we’re blending imagination and innovation to reimagine the ways people experience and engage with the world’s most beloved stories and products. Our work is wide-ranging and deeply sophisticated. We create amazing experiences, transform the future of media, and build products and platforms that enable the connection between people everywhere and the stories and sports they love.
Disney’s ability to marry world-class technology with one-of-a-kind creativity makes us unique. It is at the heart of our past, present, and future. We are Storytellers and Innovators. Creators and Builders. Entertainers and Engineers.
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 Entertainment & Sports LLC, which is part of a business we call Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology.
Disney Entertainment & Sports 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.
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