Senior Software Engineer - ESPN Content Enhancements
Company: The Walt Disney Company
Location: Bristol
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Posting Title: Senior Software Engineer - ESPN Content
Enhancements Req ID: 10135289 Job Description: Disney Entertainment
and ESPN Product & Technology Technology is at the heart of
Disney’s 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
Disney’s media business globally. The team marries technology with
creativity to build world-class 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 Company’s media portfolio to advance the technological
foundation and consumer media touch points serving millions of
people around the world. Here are a few reasons why we think you’d
love working here: Building the future of Disney’s 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, Disney’s
technology and products serve as a signature doorway for fans'
connections with the company’s 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 of people globally. Innovation : We develop and execute
groundbreaking products and techniques that shape industry norms
and enhance how audiences experience sports, entertainment & news.
Content Platforms & Operations is responsible for the development
and ongoing advancement of the technical and operational functions
driving the worldwide distribution and monetization of Disney’s
linear networks and theatrical content. This includes Disney’s
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
Disney’s EMEA, APAC, and LATAM regional business teams. 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. As a
Senior Software Engineer , you’ll 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. You’ll 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. We’re looking for someone who takes
pride in craftsmanship, values detail, and brings curiosity and
enthusiasm for emerging technologies, frameworks, and platforms.
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
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 (experience with these
is a strong plus) 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 DISNEYTECH Job Posting
Segment: PE - Sports, News & Entertainment, Enablement Job Posting
Primary Business: PE - Sports, News & Entertainment, Enablement -
Infrastructure Engineering Primary Job Posting Category: Software
Engineer Employment Type: Full time Primary City, State, Region,
Postal Code: Bristol, CT, USA Alternate City, State, Region, Postal
Code: Date Posted: 2025-10-30
Keywords: The Walt Disney Company, Medford , Senior Software Engineer - ESPN Content Enhancements, IT / Software / Systems , Bristol, Massachusetts
