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Senior Software Engineer - Big Data

Disney Entertainment & ESPN Product & Technology creates magical viewing experiences for the world's most beloved stories while transforming Disney's media business.
Seattle, WA, USASan Francisco, CA, USAGlendale, CA, USA
$138,900 - $203,900
Data
Senior Software Engineer
Hybrid
5,000+ Employees
5+ years of experience
Entertainment · AI

Description For Senior Software Engineer - Big Data

Disney Entertainment & ESPN Product & Technology is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their Discovery, Merchandising & Experimentation Data team. This role is crucial in developing data products and services that power A/B testing, personalization, and targeted campaigns across Disney's streaming platforms.

The position sits within the Product & Data Engineering team, responsible for developing Disney's world-class consumer-facing products, including Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+. The team drives innovation at scale, serving millions of consumers globally across various platforms.

The ideal candidate will work with cutting-edge technologies including AWS, Databricks, Airflow, and Spark, using languages like Scala, Python, Kotlin, and TypeScript. They will be responsible for designing and building systems to process data at scale, providing business value and unlocking powerful insights.

This role offers the opportunity to work on transformative projects that shape Disney's media business future. The team's work directly impacts how audiences experience sports, entertainment & news through various streaming platforms. The position involves working with petabyte-scale data systems, contributing to experimentation frameworks, and driving personalization initiatives.

Working at Disney Entertainment & ESPN Product & Technology means being part of building the future of Disney's media business, reaching millions of consumers daily, and driving innovation in the industry. The role offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the chance to work with world-class entertainment brands.

The position requires strong technical expertise, particularly in data engineering and distributed systems, combined with excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate across multiple business areas. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about big data, streaming technology, and creating impactful user experiences at scale.

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Responsibilities For Senior Software Engineer - Big Data

  • Contribute to the design and growth of Data Products and Services enabling experimentation and personalization at petabyte scale
  • Maintain detailed documentation of work and changes to support data quality and data governance
  • Work with stakeholders and partner teams to identify and solve business needs in data and data access
  • Ensure high operational efficiency and quality of solutions to meet SLAs
  • Be an active participant and advocate of agile practice

Requirements For Senior Software Engineer - Big Data

Python
Java
Scala
TypeScript
  • 5+ years of software or data engineering experience
  • Experience with data pipelines and orchestration frameworks (Spark, Hadoop, Databricks, Airflow)
  • Expertise in modeling data to support business needs at scale
  • Knowledge of API design and best practices, including REST and GraphQL
  • Strong programming skills in Java, Scala and/or Python
  • Problem solver with strong attention to detail and excellent analytical and communication skills
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Benefits For Senior Software Engineer - Big Data

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

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