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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Sr Software Engineer - **Company:** The Walt Disney Company - **Location:** New York, NY, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $148,700.0 - $199,400.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** JavaScript (Programming Language), Application Layers, Codecs, Continuous Integration, Software Debugging, Web Development, Web Browsers, Software Engineering, Data Streaming, Strategies of Testing, Web Applications, Media Technology, Backend, Information Technology, Web Technologies, Video Streaming, Multiplatform - **Published:** August 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=43e4fe7227a690bf ## About the Role * 5+ years of full software development lifecycle experience * Highly fluent in JavaScript and web technologies * Experience developing for web browsers & other web-based client devices * Experience in Streaming technologies, such as: + HLS (preferred) or DASH + DRM technologies like PlayReady or Widevine + Adaptive Bitrate Streaming Algorithms + Caption and subtitle formats such as CEA-608 / 708 + Codecs AVC, HEVC, AAC, EAC3 * Experience developing and optimizing high-performance client-side media applications * Experience using build runners / compilation tools for multi-platform projects * Strong individual contributor with a drive to learn and patience to teach others * Great communication and collaboration skills and a strong teamwork ethic * Experience using AI-assisted development tools effectively * BS or BA in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field or equivalent experience Preferred Qualifications * Experience developing for living room devices, e.g. Samsung, LG, Hisense, Vizio. * Experience developing for gaming consoles (e.g. Playstation, Switch), Android devices (e.g.FireTV), or similar devices ## Description Our team is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to help us deliver excellent streaming experiences for Hulu, Disney+ and ESPN+ as a developer of our web-based JavaScript player. Our team is responsible for playback across many devices including browsers, televisions, gaming consoles, and set-top boxes. You will have the opportunity to lead in the design and implementation of our cross-platform JavaScript player that runs Disney+, Hulu and ESPN on these devices., We're looking for an experienced engineer who has video player and cross platform development experience. Excellent fluency in JavaScript and web development is required. You should have a passion for coding and debugging hard problems, and an eagerness to help us deliver seamless video to our subscribers. Being a Senior engineer, you will get to own large features, lead the technical direction of our work, and mentor and provide technical expertise to other engineers. You will work closely with other technical teams in the application layer and backend video services to deliver features. Responsibilities * Develop and maintain our JavaScript player that drives our streaming experience * Optimize our player to perform well for resource constrained platforms * Create and review architecture and technical designs * Maintain a strong understanding of our code to identify, research and address issues * Collaborate with application development teams, services engineering teams and product management to help understand and explain device limitations and requirements * Lead in strategies to ensure the quality and stability of our deployments, including testing strategies and telemetry approaches * Develop our project's build system and continuous integration system as needed * Provide technical expertise or mentoring to developers on our team * Drive high development standards ## Related Videos - [WeAreDevelopers LIVE - Streaming HTML](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2135-wearedevelopers-live-streaming-html) - [Developing the Backend with Stefan Lingler, CTO at Shpock](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100360-developing-the-backend-with-stefan-lingler-cto-at-shpock) - [Can You Touch the Internet? 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