Lead Data Engineer

At Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology, we're at the forefront of reimagining magical viewing experiences for the world's most beloved stories while transforming Disney's media business for the future. This Lead Data Engineer role is part of the Product & Data Engineering team, responsible for developing world-class consumer-facing products including streaming platforms Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+.

The position focuses on building and maintaining the Audience Manager Platform (AMP), a centralized Disney audience data platform that captures and processes all Disney consumers' cross-channel behavior. This critical system delivers various data summarizations to multiple endpoints, supporting diverse business needs across the organization.

As a Lead Data Engineer, you'll be working with cutting-edge big data technologies and distributed systems, handling massive datasets that impact millions of consumers worldwide. The role requires expert knowledge in building scalable, fault-tolerant data processing pipelines and backend systems to ensure reliable delivery of audience data.

You'll be joining a team that drives innovation at scale, working across multiple platforms including Apple, Android, Smart TVs, game consoles, and the web. The platforms you'll help develop power core experiences like personalization, search, messaging, and data analytics.

The compensation package is competitive, with a base salary range of $149,300 to $209,600 depending on location (Santa Monica, New York, or Seattle) and experience. Additional benefits include bonus potential, long-term incentive units, and comprehensive medical and financial benefits.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced data engineer who wants to make a significant impact at one of the world's most renowned entertainment companies. You'll be working with world-class leaders and innovative thinkers, enabling the greatest storytellers in the world to create memories for millions of families around the globe.

The ideal candidate will have at least 7 years of big data engineering experience, strong Python and SQL skills, and extensive knowledge of distributed systems and cloud technologies. You'll need to be both a technical expert and a team leader, capable of mentoring junior engineers while driving technical decisions that shape the future of Disney's media platforms.

Working at Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology means being part of a team that's building the infrastructure that will power Disney's media, advertising, and distribution businesses for years to come. You'll be developing and executing groundbreaking products and techniques that shape industry norms and enhance how audiences experience sports, entertainment & news.