Lead Software Engineer (Roku Engineer)

Job Posting Title:Lead Software Engineer (Roku Engineer)Req ID:10100355Job Description:Disney 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 TechnologyBuilding 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.Job Summary:The Walt Disney Company has a rich tradition of creating innovative products and magical experiences for millions of people around the world. Software Engineers are at the heart of that innovation and magic, building platforms, services, tools and infrastructure for an unmatched collection of content and brands such as Disney+, Hulu, ESPN, and ABC.As a Lead Software Engineer for the Roku Client Application team, you’ll be part of the team that builds our Direct-to-Consumer client apps, such as Disney+, Star+, ESPN and Hulu on Roku streaming devices and smart TVs. We’re looking for an engineer who, ideally, has experience in BrightScript and is ready to write client apps that provide the best experiences for our viewers.If you:Employ a flexible attitude and can work constructively in a diverse team settingValue learning and being exposed to new experiencesDemonstrate determination in finding solutions to complex puzzlesHave the curiosity to research and learn new technologiesCare about bringing people closer to their worldthen working at Disney is unlike anything else. We have the latest technology, game-changing ideas, and world-class talent. Come be a part of our team and help us find new ways to interact with users, however and wherever they connect with our brands!Responsibilities and Duties of the Role:Be a critical member of a team of engineers responsible for building our client app experiences in BrightScript, using the Roku SceneGraph SDKContribute to the development of new application features from on-boarding to browse UI/UX experiences, analytics, video playback UI/UX and much more. If you see it on screen, you’ll likely have a chance to work on it in codeHave the opportunity to contribute to the development of tools and systems outside of the Roku apps, such as JavaScript- & React-based web tools, gulp build scripts, AWS configurations, and Node.js servicesWork with Roku to vet new hardware, firmware and certification requirements from a client application perspectiveCollaborate closely with our client SDK engineering, design engineering, services engineering teams and product owners to help understand and communicate requirements and device limitationsRequired Education, Experience/Skills/Training:Basic Qualifications At least 7 years of development experience with a client-side development stack, ideally with at least 2 years BrightScript experienceExperience with MVVM (Model-View-ViewModel) architectureCandidates will be expected to be proficient in technical design and development of generalized solutions, such as reusable utilities and UI components, and generalized logic that can be consumed by multiple applications Demonstrated ability to research and learn new technologiesStrong communication skills and attention to detailDriven and self motivatedCandidates should have experience mentoring junior level team membersPreferred Qualifications Extensive experience creating beautiful, rich, performant user interfaces, including implementing pixel-perfect designs and animationsExperience working on user interface-level code and knowledge of common patterns, architectures, and approaches to present a data-driven UX to viewersFamiliarity with development and troubleshooting on set-top boxes or Smart TVsExperience working on a range of devices with varying performance and capabilitiesExperience with configuration-driven developmentExperience with performance optimization and feature degradation techniquesExperience creating and extending templated controls, and writing custom controlsExperience with asynchronous and concurrent codeExperience with unit testing and related patternsFamiliarity with streaming media technologies such as HLS, DRM, HDCP, SSAI, SGAIExperience with JavaScript client- and server-side developmentExperience with DevOps, gulp scripts, Jenkins and AWSRequired Education  BS Computer Science or related technical discipline or its equivalentThe hiring range for this position in New York, NY is per year $156,300 - $209,600 per year, Seattle, WA is $156,300 - $209,600 per year, Bristol, CT is $149,300 - $200, 200 per year, and Glendale, CA is $149,300 - $200,200 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.Job Posting Segment:Product & Data EngineeringJob Posting Primary Business:PDE - Consumer Software EngineeringPrimary Job Posting Category:Software EngineerEmployment Type:Full timePrimary City, State, Region, Postal Code:Santa Monica, CA, USAAlternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:USA - CA - 1200 Grand Central Ave, USA - CT - ESPN Building 11 - 220 Ronzo Rd, USA - NC - 11016 Rushmore Dr - Frenette Building, USA - NY - 1211 Avenue of the Americas, USA - WA - 925 4th AveDate Posted:2024-11-14SummaryLocation: Santa Monica, CA, USA; Charlotte, NC, USA; Seattle, WA, USA; Glendale, CA, USA; New York, NY, USA; Bristol, CT, USAType: Full time