Software Engineer I
Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10099376 Location Santa Monica, California, United States / New York, New York, United States Business Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology Date posted Sep. 10, 2024Job Summary:
About the Role & Team
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 believe you’d love working here:
- Building the future of Disney’s media: DE&E Technologists are designing and building the infrastructure that will power our 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 implement groundbreaking products and techniques that shape industry norms and improve how audiences experience sports, entertainment & news.
Media Engineering is an innovative organization that is focused on providing the best possible video playback experience, art, and metadata to customers around the world, powered by exceptional technology. This strategic work requires streamlining and repurposing technology across different business and distribution channels – including streaming, linear, and theatrical – so that technology can ebb and flow across the needs of the business.
The Tooling Ecosystem Team is responsible for developing software solutions that enhance UI/UX frameworks, authentication, and web infrastructure that support the operator tools within Media Engineering. Our mission is to seamlessly integrate user experience with top-notch security measures.
What You Will Do
- Craft and maintain the UX/UI framework that enhances developer productivity for operator tools.
- Assists in managing the authentication integrations to the wider company login service.
- Basic understanding of the business needs and works with business partners to clarify questions that emerge during execution.
- Contributes to the team's core fundamental software project needs by applying teams best practices and standard software guidelines.
- Collaborates with other engineers to deliver new features and bug requirements.
- Supports a culture of collaboration and innovation.
- Builds quality products.
Required Qualifications & Skills
- Experience in Frontend UI development and proficient with one or more general purpose programming languages (JavaScript and/or HTML/CSS)
- Desire to work in a start-up, fast-growth, or rapid-change environment
- Problem-solving skills to identify the root cause
- Solid communication skills – written, and oral
- Understanding of agile methodologies and git source control
- Experience in programming with Backend development (Java/Python)
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with React, Angular, NodeJS
- Experience building APIs
- Experience with AWS technologies and cloud infrastructure
- Experience using technologies/services such as Terraform, Jenkins, Docker
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 $93,40 to $125,200 per year and in NY, NY is $98,000 to $131,300 per year based on a 40 hour work week. The amount of hours scheduled per week may vary based on business needs. 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 & ESPN Technology:
Disney Entertainment and ESPN Technology (DE&E Technology) provides the technological backbone and product development for Disney’s two media business units, while helping to keep the company at the vanguard of innovation – enabling the Company to continuously leverage technology to enhance storytelling and creativity, while delivering scalability, flexibility, and efficiency for its businesses.
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 Streaming Technology LLC, which is part of a business we call Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology.
Disney Streaming Technology 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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