This role pays less than
58%
of similar roles. Most pay
$149,500–$188,277
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$174k
versus about
$169k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
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
117 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$148,700–$199,400
across 117 roles with salary data.
The Senior Software Engineer joins the Media Engineering team to develop and maintain a web-based JavaScript player for streaming platforms including Hulu, Disney+, and ESPN+. This role involves designing and implementing cross-platform features that ensure high-quality playback across browsers, televisions, gaming consoles, and set-top boxes. The engineer will optimize the player for resource-constrained devices, lead technical direction, mentor other engineers, and manage architecture designs while collaborating with backend services and product management. Required skills include fluency in JavaScript and web technologies, experience with streaming protocols like HLS or DASH, DRM systems such as PlayReady or Widevine, and knowledge of adaptive bitrate algorithms and codecs like AVC and HEVC. The role focuses on the technical challenge of preparing media content and metadata for seamless delivery across a diverse ecosystem of hardware and software platforms.
What does a Software Engineer earn in Remote?
Median $204500 from 415 postings across 57 companies.