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Senior Software Engineer - ESPN Content EnhancementsThe Walt Disney Company • Bristol, CT, United States
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Senior Software Engineer - ESPN Content Enhancements

Senior Software Engineer - ESPN Content Enhancements

The Walt Disney Company • Bristol, CT, United States
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Senior Software Engineer - ESPN Content Enhancements

Job ID 10135289

Location Bristol, Connecticut, United States

Business Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology

Date posted Oct. 30, 2025

Job Summary

Technology is at the heart of Disneys past, present, and future. Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology is a global organization of engineers, product developers, designers, technologists, data scientists, and more all working to build and advance the technological backbone for Disneys media business globally.

The team marries technology with creativity to build worldclass products, enhance storytelling, and drive velocity, innovation, and scalability for our businesses. We are Storytellers and Innovators. Creators and Builders. Entertainers and Engineers. We work with every part of The Walt Disney Companys media portfolio to advance the technological foundation and consumer media touch points serving millions of people around the world.

Why Work With Us

  • Building the future of Disneys media : Our Technologists are designing and building the products and platforms that will power our media, advertising, and distribution businesses for years to come.
  • Reach, Scale & Impact : More than ever, Disneys technology and products serve as a signature doorway for fans connections with the companys brands and stories. Disney+, Hulu, ESPN, ABC, ABC News, and many more. These products and brands and the unmatched stories, storytellers, and events they carry matter to millions worldwide.
  • Innovation : We develop and execute groundbreaking products and techniques that shape industry norms and enhance how audiences experience sports, entertainment & news.

Content Platforms & Operations

Content Platforms & Operations is responsible for the development and ongoing advancement of the technical and operational functions driving the worldwide distribution and monetization of Disneys linear networks and theatrical content. This includes Disneys media supply chain and storage, network and theatrical distribution operations, media localization, network transmission and origination, and more. The global team also plays a critical role as the primary collaboration point for Product & Technology with Disneys EMEA, APAC, and LATAM regional business teams.

Content Enhancements Team

The Content Enhancements team designs, develops, and maintains content automation systems that power and elevate broadcasts across a wide range of sporting events. We are looking for a driven and talented engineer who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and is eager to contribute to high-impact broadcast technology.

Role Overview

As a Senior Software Engineer, youll be part of a diverse and innovative organization focused on building and maintaining complex, high-performance applications that support our suite of broadcast automation tools.

Youll work closely with our partners in production, creative, and operations to deliver scalable, elegant solutions for new features and core platform architecture. Your work will span modern server-side and front-end technologies including JavaScript, Node.js, and React, while leveraging your proficiency in C#, SQL, HTML, and CSS to build seamless, high-quality user experiences.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain software systems that support live broadcast content automation.
  • Collaborate across disciplines (engineering, design, production, and operations) to deliver reliable, efficient solutions.
  • Contribute to architectural discussions and help define long-term technical strategies.
  • Balance development speed with maintainability and quality using lean, iterative practices.
  • Provide mentorship, technical insight, and code reviews for team members.
  • Continuously learn and share new tools and techniques that enhance the teams efficiency and creativity.
  • Basic Qualifications

  • Minimum of 5 years experience in a technical or software development role.
  • Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software, Electrical or Electronics Engineering, or comparable field of study, and / or equivalent work experience.
  • Strong understanding of object-oriented (OO) software design.
  • Proven ability to design, develop, and manage MySQL databases.
  • Solid proficiency in C# and / or VB programming languages.
  • Experience writing code that consumes RESTful APIs and JSON data.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with technology, engineering, operations production, and creative services teams.
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills, with strong attention to detail.
  • Serves as a high-level technical resource and go-to person for less-experienced engineers.
  • Demonstrated success in building solutions of significant scope and complexity that have been successfully deployed to end users.
  • Demonstrated ability to research, evaluate, and learn new technologies.
  • Driven, self-motivated, and capable of working independently.
  • Ability to travel globally, including nights, weekends, and holidays as required.
  • Willingness to provide 24 / 7 / 365 support for live production environments.
  • Experience working with league data feeds and other external data providers.
  • Genuine passion for sports and live event production.
  • Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience and understanding of scripting functions and logic, including VizRT scripting, VBScript, and ActionScript.
  • Working knowledge of Visual Studio technologies, including C#, , and WPF.
  • Hands?on experience with web and cloud-based technologies.
  • Understanding of the MVVM architectural pattern.
  • Experience working with VizRT broadcast graphics systems.
  • Familiarity with Ross XPression real?time graphics platform.
  • Demonstrated experience or interest in leveraging AI tools and frameworks to enhance software development, automation, or data-driven workflows.
  • Knowledge of live event and studio production workflows and environments.
  • Strong sports knowledge and the rules surrounding various sports is preferred.
  • Equal Opportunity Employer

    Disney Streaming Technology LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.

    Disability Accommodation For Employment Applications

    The Walt Disney Company and its Affiliated Companies are Equal Employment Opportunity employers and welcome all job seekers including individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or apply for a position, email Candidate.Accommodations@ with your request. This email address is not for general employment inquiries or correspondence. We will only respond to those requests that are related to the accessibility of the online application system due to a disability.

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