Lead Software Engineer

The Walt Disney Company

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Remote, United States of America Posted 14 days ago $159,500–$213,900 / year

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At a glance

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TL;DR

As a Lead Software Engineer in the Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology (DEE&T) Growth, Commerce and Identity Client Engineering team, you will lead projects by collaborating with engineering and product teams to define technical specifications for highly scalable web applications. Your daily tasks include writing and maintaining high-quality code through test-driven development, architecting solutions that enhance system performance, and mentoring senior developers through knowledge-sharing and code reviews. You must have expertise in JavaScript, TypeScript, and React, along with a proven ability to design API specifications and ensure project completion from start to finish. Experience with cloud platforms like AWS and a deep understanding of web accessibility standards are preferred, as you will be working on complex systems that serve millions of users across Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+.

Skills

Javascript Typescript React Node.js AWS API design Test driven development Kubernetes Docker CI/CD PostgreSQL MongoDB Git Jenkins Prometheus Grafana

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.
Proven ability to architect complex technical solutions and drive consensus among teams.
Strong mentorship skills, including code reviews and providing constructive feedback.
Diligent project management from initiation to completion, ensuring high-quality deliverables.

Market check

Salary context

This $159,500–$213,900 range sits above 58% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$148,300–$218,300

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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