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Senior Software Engineer - ESPN Content Enhancements

5014 Disney Streaming Technology LLC
  • US
    Bristol, Tennessee, United States
  • US
    Bristol, Tennessee, United States
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Senior Software Engineer – ESPN Content Enhancements 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 Disney’s media business worldwide. In this role you will work within the Content Enhancements team, designing, developing, and maintaining software systems that support live broadcast content automation for a wide range of sporting events. You’ll collaborate with production, creative, and operations partners to deliver scalable, elegant solutions for new features and core platform architecture using modern server‑side and front‑end technologies. We value craftsmanship, detail, and curiosity for emerging technologies. The ideal candidate is a self‑motivated engineer who can balance speed with quality, provide mentorship, and continuously learn new tools and techniques to enhance the team’s efficiency. 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 team’s efficiency and creativity.
Basic Qualifications
Minimum of 5 years experience in a technical or software development role. Bachelor’s 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#, VB.NET, 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.
Compensation The hiring range for this position in Bristol, CT is $141,900 to $190,300 per year. The base pay offered will consider internal equity and may vary based on the candidate’s geographic region, job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. 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 other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered. #J-18808-Ljbffr
  • Bristol, Tennessee, United States

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