Lead Software Engineer
Company: The Walt Disney Company
Location: Bristol
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Posting Title: Lead Software Engineer Req ID: 10121881 Job
Description: Technology is at the heart of Disney’s past, present,
and future. Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology is a
global organization of engineers, product developers, designers,
technologists, data scientists, and more – all working to build and
advance the technological backbone for Disney’s media business
globally. The team marries technology with creativity to build
world-class products, enhance storytelling, and drive velocity,
innovation, and scalability for our businesses. We are Storytellers
and Innovators. Creators and Builders. Entertainers and Engineers.
We work with every part of The Walt Disney Company’s media
portfolio to advance the technological foundation and consumer
media touch points serving millions of people around the world.
Here are a few reasons why we think you’d love working here:
Building the future of Disney’s media: Our Technologists are
designing and building the products and platforms that will power
our media, advertising, and distribution businesses for years to
come. Reach, Scale & Impact: More than ever, Disney’s technology
and products serve as a signature doorway for fans' connections
with the company’s brands and stories. Disney. Hulu. ESPN. ABC. ABC
News…and many more. These products and brands – and the unmatched
stories, storytellers, and events they carry – matter to millions
of people globally. Innovation: We develop and implement
groundbreaking products and techniques that shape industry norms,
and solve complex and distinctive technical problems. Content
Platforms & Operations is responsible for the development and
ongoing advancement of the technical and operational functions
driving the worldwide distribution and monetization of Disney’s
linear networks and theatrical content. This includes Disney’s
media supply chain and storage, network and theatrical distribution
operations, media localization, network transmission and
origination, and more. The global team also plays a critical role
as the primary collaboration point for Product & Technology with
Disney’s EMEA, APAC, and LATAM regional business teams. The Lead
Software Engineer will drive the development of world-class user
experiences across our digital platforms. In this role, you will
lead the design and implementation of React-based applications,
ensuring seamless, high-performance interfaces that will be used to
bring Disney’s unparalleled entertainment and sports content to
audiences worldwide. As a key technical leader, you will architect
scalable front-end solutions, optimize state management with Redux,
and collaborate closely with management, business partners, other
frontend engineers, product, design, and backend teams to deliver
innovative and immersive viewing experiences. Your work will
directly impact streaming, digital products, advertising, and
content distribution, playing a critical role in transforming the
future of Disney’s media business. In addition to hands-on
development, you will regularly lead, mentor and direct other React
developers, both full time and contractors, fostering best
practices in front-end architecture, performance optimization, and
maintainable code. You will set technical direction, conduct code
reviews, and help elevate the overall expertise of the team. This
position requires deep expertise in modern JavaScript, TypeScript,
React, Redux, and front-end performance optimization, along with a
passion for building engaging, high-quality digital experiences at
scale. Responsibilities and Duties of the Role: Lead the design,
development, and optimization of React-based user interfaces for
Disney’s digital platforms. Architect scalable, reusable, and
high-performance front-end solutions to support complex business
needs. Ensure efficient state management using Redux and other
relevant technologies. Implement best practices in front-end
performance, accessibility, and security. Mentor and guide React
developers and contractors, ensuring adherence to best practices
and coding standards. Conduct code reviews, provide feedback, and
facilitate knowledge sharing across teams. Set technical direction
for front-end development, ensuring alignment with architectural
goals. Work closely with product managers, designers, and backend
engineers to define requirements and deliver seamless user
experiences. Collaborate with DevOps and QA teams to optimize
deployment, testing, and performance monitoring. Partner with
stakeholders across Disney Entertainment & ESPN to drive innovation
and continuous improvement. Advocate for intuitive, user-friendly
interfaces by working closely with UX/UI designers. Ensure
adherence to Disney’s design systems and maintain consistency
across products. Experiment with new front-end technologies and
frameworks to enhance the user experience. Identify and resolve
front-end bottlenecks, optimizing rendering and load times.
Implement best practices for lazy loading, code splitting, and
caching. Stay up-to-date with the latest React, JavaScript, and
front-end ecosystem advancements. Introduce new tools, frameworks,
and methodologies to enhance the development lifecycle. Provide
technical support and troubleshooting for React applications in
production. Monitor and address bugs, errors, and performance
issues proactively. Work with DevOps teams to ensure smooth CI/CD
pipelines for front-end deployments. Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a
related field (or equivalent experience). 7 years of front-end
development experience, with a strong focus on React and modern
JavaScript frameworks. 3 years of experience leading UI development
efforts, including mentoring and guiding other developers. Proven
track record of architecting scalable front-end solutions for
large-scale, high-traffic applications. Experience working in agile
development environments with cross-functional teams. Experience
integrating UI components with RESTful APIs. Proficient in React,
Redux, TypeScript, and modern JavaScript (ES6). Strong
understanding of state management patterns, component lifecycle,
and hooks. Experience with frontend performance optimization
techniques (lazy loading, code splitting, caching, etc.).
Familiarity with design systems, component libraries, and UI
frameworks. Expertise in CSS (SASS, LESS, Tailwind, or
styled-components) and responsive design principles. Hands-on
experience with CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker), and
cloud-based deployment (AWS, Azure, or GCP). Strong ability to
mentor and guide junior and mid-level React developers. Excellent
communication and collaboration skills, with experience working
across teams. Ability to translate business requirements into
technical solutions. Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive
approach to identifying and resolving issues. Preferred
Qualifications: Experience with Next.js or other SSR frameworks.
Familiarity with WebAssembly, Three.js, or other advanced web
technologies. Knowledge of streaming technologies, media players,
or video processing. Experience working in a media, entertainment,
or sports industry environment. DISNEYTECH Job Posting Segment: PE
- Sports, News & Entertainment, Enablement Job Posting Primary
Business: PE - Sports, News & Entertainment, Enablement -
Infrastructure Engineering Primary Job Posting Category: Software
Engineer Employment Type: Full time Primary City, State, Region,
Postal Code: Bristol, CT, USA Alternate City, State, Region, Postal
Code: Date Posted: 2025-05-21
Keywords: The Walt Disney Company, East Hartford , Lead Software Engineer, IT / Software / Systems , Bristol, Connecticut
