Lead Product Software Engineer - Full-stack

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Location Bristol, Connecticut, United States / New York, New York, United States / Glendale, California, United States Business Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology Date posted Oct. 20, 2026

On 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.

The Product & Data Engineering team is responsible for end to end development for Disney's world-class consumer-facing products, including streaming platforms Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+, and digital products & experiences across ESPN, Marvel, Disney Studios, Nat Geo, and ABC News. The team drives innovation at scale for millions of consumers around the world across Apple, Android, Smart TVs, game consoles, and the web, with our platforms powering core experiences like personalization, search, messaging and data.

Core Web Platform

The Core Web Platform team builds the foundational web technologies, frameworks, and shared components that power Disney's portfolio of world-class digital properties—including , , National Geographic, , and more. As a platform team, we enable product engineering teams across brands to ship faster and more consistently by providing reusable solutions for rendering, performance, design systems, developer tooling, and core web architecture.

• 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.

Job Summary:

As a Lead Software Engineer on the Core Web Platform team, you will architect and deliver foundational frontend solutions that power Disney's portfolio of consumer-facing web properties, including ESPN, ABC News, National Geographic, and Marvel. You will drive technical direction for shared web frameworks, components, and tooling used across multiple brands and engineering teams, balancing platform consistency with brand-specific needs. You will mentor engineers, influence cross-team technical decisions, and ensure our platform delivers exceptional performance, accessibility, and developer experience at scale.

If you:

• Demonstrate determination in finding solutions to complex, cross-cutting technical challenges
• Have the curiosity to research and evaluate new web technologies and platform patterns
• Employ positive thinking and work constructively in a diverse, distributed team setting
• Are passionate about building platforms that multiply the impact of other engineers
• Value learning and being exposed to new experiences across brands and product domains

then working at Disney is unlike anything else. We have the latest technology, game-changing ideas, and world-class talent. Come help us build the core web foundation that powers how audiences connect with our brands across the digital landscape.

Responsibilities and Duties of the Role:

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