Data Engineer

Job Summary:

The Disney Decision Science and Integration (DDSI) team leverages advanced technologies, Gen AI, data analytics, and scientific approaches such as optimization, and statistical modeling to build innovative tools that shape business decisions across The Walt Disney Company. We support Disney Entertainment (ABC, The Walt Disney Studios, Disney+, Hulu), ESPN, Disney Experiences (Theme Parks, Cruise Line, Consumer Products, DVC), and Corporate Finance with strategic applications that enable data-driven decision-making.

This is not a remote role, this team works in office.

What You Will Do:

The Data Engineering team is responsible for development and sustainment projects, ad-hoc requests, prototyping and research initiatives by providing data pipeline and data engineering services. You will work with business, science, and technology teams to understand scope and requirements, business needs, and data from across the Disney company in order to design and deliver the data pipelines necessary for our solutions. You will have tasks to develop, enhance, and implement systems for advanced analytic data solutions. This includes data aggregation and manipulation to make the data usable by science models, visualizations, and applications. You will be expected to leverage GenAI tools to be efficient in your work, and you will be delivering AI-based solutions. You will also support the exploration and integration of GenAI tools and techniques into data engineering processes to enhance automation and analytical capabilities. In addition to technical capabilities, the role is responsible for developing an understanding the business domain and processes, then applying that knowledge to the assigned deliverables.

Basic Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in technology roles, preferably in data engineering
• Strong experience with ELT/ETL data pipeline development and maintenance
• Experience with source-to-target mapping • Proven expertise using Python and SQL
• Familiarity with GenAI concepts and tools (e.g., LLMs, embeddings, prompt engineering)
• Ability to understand one or more business domains to assist in gathering data requirements and design data solutions
• Experience with developing in a multi environment (Dev, QA, Prod, etc.) and leveraging DevOps procedures for code deployment/promotion
• Strong understanding of database and data warehouse design, and proficiency utilizing various data platforms, such as PostgreSQL or Snowflake
• Experience managing and deploying code using a source control product such as GitLab/GitHub
• Able to effectively formulate solutions and communicate complex technical concepts to non technical team members
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in a multi-team environment

Desired Qualifications:

• Understanding of vector databases or RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) architectures
• Experience with analytic systems
• Experience working with GenAI APIs or frameworks (e.g., OpenAI, LangChain, AWS Bedrock)
• Knowledge of theme parks, streaming, merchandise, or other related business domains
• Experience working with large datasets and big data technologies such as Snowflake, Databricks, or similar
• Demonstrated proficiency with API development • Experience with data orchestration tools such as Apache Airflow
• Knowledgeable on cloud architecture and product offerings, preferably AWS • Experience leveraging containerization technologies such as Docker or Kubernetes

Education:

Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, Software, Electrical or Electronics Engineering, or comparable field of study and/or equivalent work experience

The hiring range for this position in Burbank, CA is $106,900 to $143,300 or Orlando, FL $101,800 to $136,500 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

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About The Walt Disney Company (Corporate):

At Disney Corporate you can see how the businesses behind the Company's powerful brands come together to create the most innovative, far-reaching and admired entertainment company in the world. As a member of a corporate team, you'll work with world-class leaders driving the strategies that keep The Walt Disney Company at the leading edge of entertainment. See and be seen by other innovative thinkers as you enable the greatest storytellers in the world to create memories for millions of families around the globe.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney's stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with Disney Worldwide Services, Inc., which is part of a business we call The Walt Disney Company (Corporate).

Disney Worldwide Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.

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