Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology is hiring a Software Engineer II to join the JavaScript browser-based devices team. You will build Direct-to-Consumer client applications—like Disney+, Star+, ESPN, and Hulu—for Living Room Devices and TVs, focusing on rapid prototyping and implementing scalable, reliable media apps.

What You'll Do

Rapidly prototype and implement scalable, reliable, and maintainable media applications using TypeScript, JavaScript, and other web development technologies.
Work closely with UX designers, product managers, and engineering leadership to build best-of-class streaming experiences.
Collaborate with other developers to build, review, and deliver modern media applications to Samsung, LG, and other streaming-media devices.
Use data and experimentation to reinforce the value of new product functionality and continuously improve applications.

What We're Looking For

Minimum of 3+ years of experience in front-end application development.
Proficiency in writing optimized JavaScript (ES5 & ES6) and TypeScript with a low memory footprint.
Leadership, ability to identify problems and drive towards solutions.
Eagerness to learn and teach new technologies and solve novel problems.
Experience building browser-based applications using TypeScript, JavaScript, Preact/React and Redux.
A deep understanding of computer science fundamentals like data structures and algorithms.
Experience developing sophisticated user interfaces in a large and organized codebase.
Work samples demonstrating experience in building great user interfaces.
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science or a related technical field or equivalent job experience.

Nice to Have

Experience with common development tools such as: GitHub, Jenkins, Webpack, AWS, Confluence, JIRA.
Experience building applications backed by web-services.
Experience developing for Samsung, LG, or similar devices.
Launched or worked on an international product.
Strong experience with Scrum methodology.