Lead Software Engineer

The Walt Disney Company

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Remote, USA · Santa Monica, CA Posted 18 days ago $155,700–$208,700 / year
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At a glance

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TL;DR

The Lead Software Engineer role at Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology’s Growth, Commerce and Identity Client Engineering team involves leading projects by collaborating with engineering and product teams to define technical specifications for highly scalable web applications. This position requires expertise in architecting sophisticated changes, mentoring senior developers through code reviews and knowledge-sharing, and maintaining high standards of code quality via test-driven development. The ideal candidate will have 7+ years of experience building performant web applications using JavaScript, TypeScript, and React, with a focus on API specifications and cloud platform deployments like AWS. Additionally, the role demands an in-depth understanding of web accessibility and industry standards, as well as the ability to quickly adapt to new technologies and solve complex problems.

Skills

Javascript Typescript React Node.js AWS API design Test driven development Kubernetes Docker CI/CD PostgreSQL MongoDB Git Web accessibility GraphQL

What you'll do

  • Lead project scoping and distill product requirements into technical specifications.
  • Write and maintain high-quality code using test-driven development practices.
  • Architect and document complex system implementations for team guidance.
  • Recommend changes to development, coding, maintenance, and system standards.
  • Mentor senior developers through code reviews and knowledge-sharing sessions.

What we're looking for

  • 7+ years of experience building scalable and performant web applications for millions of users.
  • Expertise in JavaScript, TypeScript, and React with a focus on API specifications and collaboration.
  • Proven ability to architect complex technical solutions and guide project development from start to finish.
  • Strong mentorship skills, including code reviews and providing constructive feedback to senior developers.
  • Quick learner with the capability to adapt to new technologies and solve complex problems effectively.

Market check

Salary context

This $155,700–$208,700 range sits above 49% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$148,300–$217,200

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$151,450–$213,750

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 240 comparable postings.

* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.

Employer

About The Walt Disney Company

The Walt Disney Company is a diversified global entertainment and media enterprise operating in segments including Disney Parks, Experiences and Products; Entertainment (ABC, Hulu, Disney+); and ESPN. Industry: Entertainment & Media

The Walt Disney Company currently has 118 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $141,900–$190,300 across 110 roles with salary data.

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