Senior Product Software Engineer, News Front-End

The Walt Disney Company

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Work type
Remote
Location
Remote
Salary
$148,700–$199,400 / yr
Posted
14 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Sep 13, 2026 (soon)

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Similar $183k
This role $174k
$135k most similar roles pay here $231k

This role pays less than 56% of similar roles. Most pay $144,000–$221,812 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $174k versus about $183k for comparable roles.

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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 118 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Senior Product Software Engineer, News Front-End

As a Sr Product Software Engineer (News Front-End), you will join the News Web Squad to build and maintain websites for ABC News and eight ABC Owned and Operated Television Stations. You will develop product-level features, create technical designs for architectural improvements, and mentor less experienced engineers through code reviews and design discussions. The role involves solving complex problems related to surfacing personalized video, tallying election results, and connecting local audiences to breaking news. To achieve these goals, you will utilize a modern technology stack including TypeScript, JavaScript, Node, and React to deliver scalable solutions for high-traffic environments. You will also contribute to engineering practices by improving system performance, accessibility, and developer experience while managing the full software development lifecycle from initial design through deployment and ongoing support for core site architecture.

What you'll do

  • Build and ship product-level features for ABC News and local television station websites.
  • Develop technical designs and specifications for new features, refactors, and architectural improvements.
  • Solve complex problems of significant scope using TypeScript, JavaScript, Node, and React.
  • Review peer code to ensure high standards for design, testability, and usability.
  • Identify and lead initiatives to improve system performance, accessibility, and developer experience.
  • Influence and drive software engineering best practices and technical direction within the team.
  • Serve as a technical resource and mentor less experienced engineers through code reviews and guidance.

What we're looking for

  • Minimum of 5 years of relevant professional software engineering experience.
  • Extensive experience with TypeScript, JavaScript, React, Node.js, and modern front-end web development technologies.
  • Proven ability to own products and features through the full software development lifecycle from design to deployment.
  • Experience designing and delivering scalable features for high-traffic environments.
  • Strong commitment to software quality including automated testing, code reviews, and engineering standards.
  • Ability to research, analyze, and solve complex technical challenges.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
  • BS in Computer Science or a related technical discipline or equivalent.

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