Sr Data Engineer

Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to join their team working on the Audience Manager Platform (AMP). This role is crucial in building and maintaining a centralized Disney audience data platform that captures & processes all Disney consumers cross-channel behavior.

The position involves developing scalable, fault-tolerant data processing pipelines and backend systems to ensure reliable delivery of audience data. You'll be working with cutting-edge technologies and big data tools while collaborating with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Key responsibilities include:

• Building and maintaining audience platform initiatives
• Designing table structures and defining ETL pipelines
• Developing data quality checks
• Participating in on-call support
• Performing ad hoc analysis and SQL optimization
• Contributing to code reviews and problem-solving

The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in:

• Big data technologies (Spark, Hadoop)
• Python and SQL
• Cloud databases (Snowflake, Redshift, Big Query, Databricks)
• Data modeling and warehousing
• API and backend development

This role offers the opportunity to work on systems that impact millions of users across Disney's media portfolio, including Disney+, Hulu, ESPN, and ABC. You'll be part of a team that's shaping the future of Disney's media technology while working in an innovative environment that values both technical excellence and creative thinking.

The position offers competitive compensation ($145,400 - $195,000) plus bonus potential and comprehensive benefits. Join a team that combines technology with creativity to build world-class products and enhance storytelling for one of the world's most beloved entertainment companies.