Lead Software Engineer

The Walt Disney Company

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Work type: Remote
Location: Glendale, CA
Salary: $155,700–$208,700 / yr
Posted: 2 days ago
Closes: Sep 9, 2026
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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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 183 open roles on FindRole.

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As a Lead Software Engineer on the CPO Shared Services Frontend team in Glendale, California, you will develop reusable UI components and shared code modules for the digital supply chain, driving specific feature sets and making architectural decisions. Your day-to-day responsibilities include creating and maintaining shared software solutions, mentoring other engineers, reviewing code, and collaborating with product teams to forward-looking initiatives. The role requires mastery of frontend web development technologies such as JavaScript/TypeScript, React, Node.js, and experience with task automation tools like Webpack and CSS preprocessors. Additionally, you should be familiar with cloud-based solutions, CI/CD pipelines, and video player technologies like Shaka or BitMovin. This position demands a strong background in full-stack development and the ability to research and evangelize new technologies within a large-scale digital media environment.

Skills

JavaScript TypeScript React MobX Node.js Webpack RSPack Rollup Sass Less PostCSS GitLab Pipelines GitHub Actions Jenkins Amazon ECS Amazon EC2 Fargate CloudFront Lua Python Shell scripting Go CI/CD

What you'll do

Develop shared platform features and reusable UI components for video workflows.
Mentor other engineers and conduct code reviews to maintain high-quality standards.
Create and maintain shared software solutions used across the digital supply chain.
Drive specific feature sets, making critical architecture decisions as needed.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams on forward-looking product initiatives.

What we're looking for

7+ years of industry experience in frontend web development
Mastery of JavaScript/TypeScript and proficiency with React framework
Experience with task automation tools like WebPack and CSS preprocessors
Knowledge of cloud-based software solutions and CI/CD pipelines
Ability to mentor other engineers and review code effectively
Background in video streaming technologies and DRM systems preferred
B.S. in Computer Science or equivalent experience required

Lead Software Engineer

The Walt Disney Company

Bay Lake, FL 53 days ago $148,300–$180,000

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