Lead Software Engineer - C++

Lead Software Engineer - C++Job ID 10100476Location Seattle, Washington, United States / Bristol, Connecticut, United States / Glendale, California, United States / San Francisco, California, United States / New York, New York, United StatesBusiness Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & TechnologyDate posted Sep. 12, 2025 Job SummaryDisney Entertainment & ESPN TechnologyOn any given day at Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology, we’re reimagining ways to create magical viewing experiences for the world’s most beloved stories while also transforming Disney’s media business for the future. Whether that’s evolving our streaming and digital products in new and immersive ways, powering worldwide advertising and distribution to maximize flexibility and efficiency, or delivering Disney’s unmatched entertainment and sports content, every day is a moment to make a difference to partners and to hundreds of millions of people around the world. A few reasons why we think you’d love working for Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology Building the future of Disney’s media business: DE&E Technologists are designing and building the infrastructure that will power Disney’s media, advertising, and distribution businesses for years to come. Reach & Scale: The products and platforms this group builds and operates delight millions of consumers every minute of every day – from Disney+ and Hulu, to ABC News and Entertainment, to ESPN and ESPN+, and much more. Innovation: We develop and execute groundbreaking products and techniques that shape industry norms and enhance how audiences experience sports, entertainment & news. This is an on-site position and must sit in one of our offices listed above Job SummaryAs part of the Living Room Devices, Browser Based Device, Client Application Engineering Team, you will help us push the boundaries of what is possible on some of the most interesting 10-foot devices and TVs in the marketplace! You’ll be part of the team that builds our Direct-to-Consumer client apps, such as Disney+, Star+, ESPN and Hulu on a wide range of devices that run on browser and C++ technologies.We’re seeking a Lead Software Engineer who will be an outstanding addition to our browser-based devices team. The right person for this role is highly motivated, collaborative, and technical, with the ability to coordinate across teams and empower both themselves and others in striving for and achieving excellence. Everything we do directly affects millions of global consumers, their experience with our service, and impacts our business. Responsibilities Rapidly prototype and implement scalable, reliable, and maintainable media applications using C++ and other technologies. Work closely with UX designers, product managers, and engineering leadership to build best-of-class, delightful streaming experiences. Collaborate with other developers to build, review, and deliver modern media applications to Samsung, LG, and other streaming-media devices. Use data and experimentation to reinforce the value of new product functionality, ensure that we are providing the best experience possible for our viewers, and continuously improve our applications. Adding platform observability and interfacing with partners/clients. Triaging bugs from open beta, prioritizing and helping to fix those bugs as needed Provide mentorship to junior software engineers Basic Qualifications 7+ years of experience in front-end application development with proficiency in writing optimized C++ Leadership, the ability to identify problems and drive towards solutions, and an eagerness to learn and teach new technologies & solve novel problems. A deep understanding of computer science fundamentals (data structures, algorithms, etc.). Experience developing sophisticated user interfaces in a large and organized codebase. Work samples demonstrating experience in building great user interfaces. Preferred Qualifications Experience with our common development tools such as: GitHub, Jenkins, Webpack, AWS, Confluence, JIRA. Experience building applications backed by web-services is a plus.Experience developing for Samsung, LG, or similar devices is also a plus. Strong experience with Scrum methodology Required Education BS Computer Science or related technical discipline or its equivalent The hiring range for this position in Seattle, Washington and New York City is $156,300 - $209,600 per year and in Bristol, Connecticut, Santa Monica, California and Glendale, California is $149,300 - $200,200 per year and in San Francisco, California is $163,500 - $219,200 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered. About Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & TechnologyAt Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology, we’re blending imagination and innovation to reimagine the ways people experience and engage with the world’s most beloved stories and products. Our work is wide-ranging and deeply sophisticated. We create amazing experiences, transform the future of media, and build products and platforms that enable the connection between people everywhere and the stories and sports they love.Disney’s ability to marry world-class technology with one-of-a-kind creativity makes us unique. It is at the heart of our past, present, and future. We are Storytellers and Innovators. Creators and Builders. Entertainers and Engineers. About The Walt Disney CompanyThe Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.This position is with Disney Streaming Technology LLC, which is part of a business we call Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology.Disney Streaming Technology LLC is an equal opportunity employer. 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Created: 2025-09-17