Senior Software Engineer

The Walt Disney Company

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Quick summary

Work type
Hybrid
Location
Glendale, CABristol, CT
Salary
$141,900–$190,300 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
11 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Dec 31, 2026

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Competitive pay

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $174k
This role $166k
$114k most similar roles pay here $228k

This role pays less than 60% of similar roles. Most pay $149,500–$197,500 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $166k versus about $174k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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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 113 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $148,700–$198,800 across 113 roles with salary data.

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At a glance

TL;DR · Senior Software Engineer

Sr Software Engineer As part of the Front-end Web and Experience team within Content Platforms & Operations, you will develop tools to empower workflows and reporting for the digital supply chain. You will build shared libraries, UI components, and services to support various engineering teams while integrating enhanced AI capabilities to accelerate development from ideation to production. Your daily work involves implementing business logic, performing code reviews in JavaScript and TypeScript, and leading technical initiatives using test-driven and agile practices. The role requires mastery of ReactJS, NodeJS, Java, or Kotlin, alongside experience with cloud-native technologies like AWS EC2, Fargate, and Cloudfront. You will also utilize HTTP server technologies such as NGINX and Apache. This position addresses the technical challenges of media supply chain management, storage, localization, and the distribution and monetization of linear networks and theatrical content.

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What you'll do

  • Build and maintain shared JavaScript libraries and UI components for internal engineering teams.
  • Develop tools to empower workflows and reporting on the digital supply chain.
  • Implement business logic for various tool workflows and front-end systems.
  • Integrate AI capabilities to accelerate the development process from ideation to production.
  • Review team code written in JavaScript and TypeScript.
  • Act as a technical leader for various projects and initiatives.
  • Provide technical support for system outages and incidents.
  • Ensure performance and scalability of high-traffic media distribution systems.

What we're looking for

  • BS in Computer Science or a related technical discipline or its equivalent.
  • Experience in web development or software engineering.
  • Mastery of ReactJS and mastery of HTTP server and proxy technologies such as HA Proxy, NGINX, and Apache.
  • Extensive experience with NodeJS and/or Java/Kotlin programming.
  • Extensive experience with cloud native technologies including AWS EC2, Fargate, and Cloudfront.
  • Experience with frontend web development technologies, principles, task automation, and research of new technologies.
  • Previous work experience in media distribution (preferred).
  • Experience building AI driven software, working with vendor teams, performance testing, or React Native (preferred).

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