Manager, Product Software Engineering - Frontend
Core
Lead the JavaScript Disney Media Player engineering team to deliver high-quality playback experiences across web and connected devices for Disney+, Hulu, ESPN+, and ABC News.
Role type
Senior Engineering Manager (Frontend)
Builds
Scalable media player platform for streaming and connected TV
Domain
Streaming media, Web, Connected Devices
Required skills
JavaScript, Team Leadership, Software Delivery Lifecycle, Application Reliability, Performance Optimization, Cross-functional Collaboration
Preferred skills
Streaming Media Technologies (MSE/EME, HLS, MPEG-DASH), Connected TV/OTT Platforms, Data-Driven Decision Making, Distributed Team Management
Technologies
JavaScript, HLS, MPEG-DASH, MSE, EME, CMAF
Responsibilities
Lead and grow the JavaScript Disney Media Player engineering team through hiring, coaching, and career development; Own execution of the team roadmap balancing feature delivery and platform reliability; Provide technical leadership for the player stack architecture and engineering best practices; Partner with Product, Design, and platform teams to align priorities and deliver customer experiences; Foster a culture of accountability, inclusion, and continuous learning to improve playback quality.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with management responsibilities
