Sr Data Engineer

The Walt Disney Company is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences.
$138,900 - $195,000
Data
Senior Software Engineer
Hybrid
5,000+ Employees
5+ years of experience
Entertainment

Description For Sr Data Engineer

Disney Entertainment & ESPN Product & Technology (DEEP&T) is at the forefront of reimagining magical viewing experiences for the world's most beloved stories while transforming Disney's media business for the future. The Product & Data Engineering team is responsible for end-to-end development of Disney's world-class consumer-facing products, including streaming platforms Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+, and digital products across ESPN, Marvel, Disney Studios, NatGeo, and ABC News.

This Senior Data Engineer role focuses on building and maintaining Identity and Device Data products that serve as a comprehensive source of truth for customer identifiers and their devices. The position requires expertise in building scalable, fault-tolerant data processing pipelines and backend systems to ensure reliable delivery of both real-time and batch data.

As a Senior Data Engineer, you'll be working with cutting-edge technologies and distributed systems at massive scale, processing petabyte-level datasets. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data models, improve system performance, and mentor junior team members. The role offers the opportunity to impact millions of consumers worldwide through Disney's streaming platforms and digital experiences.

The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $138,900 to $195,000 depending on location (Santa Monica, New York, or Seattle), plus bonus potential and comprehensive benefits. You'll be part of a team driving innovation at scale, building the future of Disney's media business, and developing groundbreaking products that shape industry norms.

Working at Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology means you'll be part of reimagining how audiences experience sports, entertainment & news, while having the opportunity to work with world-class teams and technologies. The role requires strong technical skills in Python, Scala, and SQL, experience with cloud technologies and distributed systems, and the ability to mentor and lead technical initiatives.

Join a team that's transforming how millions of people worldwide consume entertainment, working on products that delight audiences every minute of every day. This is an opportunity to be part of Disney's legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences while helping to shape the future of digital entertainment.

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Responsibilities For Sr Data Engineer

  • Build and maintain product-driven initiatives to improve and expand Identity and Device data product offerings
  • Enhance/redesign existing data models to modernize products and improve performance
  • Participate in code reviews and on-call support roster
  • Collaborate with squad, Product Managers, Designers, QA, and other stakeholders
  • Serve as a senior resource and mentor junior team members

Requirements For Sr Data Engineer

Python
Scala
  • 5+ years of related big data engineering experience
  • Hands-on experience with distributed systems (Hadoop/Databricks)
  • Strong Python, Scala and SQL skills
  • Experience with MPP or cloud database technology
  • Familiarity with Data Modeling techniques
  • Operational experience in multi-system production environment
  • Experience with data integration and orchestration tools
  • Solid experience with AWS S3
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Benefits For Sr Data Engineer

Medical Insurance
401k
  • Full range of medical benefits
  • Bonus potential
  • Long-term incentive units

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