Lead Full Stack Product Software Engineer - ESPN

Lead Software Engineer On The Core Web Platform TeamAs 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 domainsthen 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: Design, build, and maintain shared frontend platform capabilities—including reusable components, frameworks, build tooling, and design system integrations—consumed by engineering teams across ESPN, ABC News, NatGeo, Marvel, and other Disney web properties. Define technical architecture, engineering standards, and best practices for multi-brand web development; lead design reviews, RFCs, and technical decision-making for platform initiatives. Research and evaluate emerging web technologies; prototype and drive adoption of improvements to performance, accessibility, SEO, and developer experience. Mentor and provide technical guidance to engineers through code review, pairing, and knowledge sharing; help raise the bar for frontend engineering quality across the organization. Partner with product engineering teams across brands to understand requirements, prioritize platform roadmap investments, and deliver scalable solutions that balance shared needs with brand-specific customization.