Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their Core Data & Services team within the DEET organization. This role is crucial in building and maintaining the foundational datasets and data pipelines that power Disney's streaming business. The position offers an opportunity to work on large-scale systems that impact millions of consumers across platforms like Disney+, Hulu, ABC News, and ESPN.
The role involves working with cutting-edge technologies including Airflow, Spark, Databricks, Delta Lake, Snowflake, Scala, and Python. You'll be responsible for developing and maintaining code that powers critical data infrastructure, enabling dozens of engineering and analytical teams to make key business decisions. The position requires expertise in building efficient, reusable components and implementing best practices for observability, lineage, data quality, logging, and alerting.
This is an excellent opportunity for experienced engineers who want to make a significant impact at one of the world's leading entertainment companies. The role offers competitive compensation ranging from $138,900 to $203,900 depending on location, plus comprehensive benefits including medical coverage and potential bonus/long-term incentives. The position provides a unique blend of technical challenges and business impact, working with teams across the organization to drive the success of Disney's streaming and media platforms.
The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience in software engineering with data pipelines, strong skills in Scala and Python, and experience with distributed systems. You'll be joining a team that values collaboration, innovation, and technical excellence, working on projects that directly impact how millions of people consume entertainment content worldwide.