Principal Data Engineer

Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology is seeking a Principal Data Engineer to join their Product & Data Engineering team. This role focuses on building and maintaining the Audience Manager Platform (AMP), a centralized Disney audience data platform that processes consumer behavior data across channels. The position involves working with distributed systems, big data technologies, and cloud platforms to deliver scalable solutions. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in data engineering, strong technical leadership skills, and the ability to mentor team members. The role offers the opportunity to work on systems that impact millions of consumers through platforms like Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+. The position requires expertise in Python, SQL, distributed systems, and cloud technologies, with a focus on building high-performance, scalable data platforms. The role combines technical excellence with leadership responsibilities, including architecture planning, cross-team collaboration, and establishing engineering practices. This is an opportunity to shape the future of Disney's media business while working with cutting-edge technology at massive scale. The position offers competitive compensation and benefits, including medical coverage and potential for bonuses and long-term incentives.