Senior AI / Data Engineer

The Walt Disney Company

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Quick summary

Work type
Remote
Location
Celebration, FL
Salary
$135,200–$181,200 / yr
Posted
37 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Dec 31, 2026

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $190k
This role $158k
$124k most similar roles pay here $236k

This role pays less than 74% of similar roles. Most pay $156,750–$223,750 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $158k versus about $190k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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About The Walt Disney Company

The Walt Disney Company is a diversified global entertainment and media enterprise operating in segments including Disney Parks, Experiences and Products; Entertainment (ABC, Hulu, Disney+); and ESPN. Industry: Entertainment & Media

The Walt Disney Company currently has 118 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $148,700–$199,400 across 118 roles with salary data.

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At a glance

TL;DR · Senior AI / Data Engineer

Senior AI / Data Engineer The Senior AI / Data Engineer joins the Data Analytics & Innovation team to build and operate data platforms, AI-powered applications, and intelligence systems for various vacation brands. This role involves engineering end-to-end AI applications from architecture through delivery using internal frameworks while managing the full data lifecycle, including pipelining, transformation, and storage optimization. The candidate will design solutions for both structured and unstructured data, ensuring high performance and scalability across cloud-native platforms. Required skills include proficiency in SQL, Python, Java, and Apache Spark, alongside experience with NoSQL and relational databases like Snowflake or MongoDB. Technical expertise must include AWS or Google Cloud Platform, Big Data engineering concepts, and Object Oriented Programming. The role focuses on solving complex problems by integrating machine learning, automated data flows, and advanced orchestration to turn raw data into actionable insights.

What you'll do

  • Design and build end-to-end AI-powered applications using internal frameworks for various Disney brands.
  • Architect and manage data pipelines to process both structured and unstructured data from diverse sources.
  • Develop automated processes for data cleansing, transformation, and storage across cloud and local environments.
  • Optimize data structures and performant queries for large-scale datasets in relational and NoSQL databases.
  • Implement modern data architecture including lakehouse formats and distributed processing frameworks like Spark.
  • Maintain high standards for software quality assurance to ensure seamless data integrity across all platforms.
  • Translate complex business requirements into technical solutions that align with organizational goals.
  • Manage the full data lifecycle while staying current on emerging AI tools and cloud technologies.

What we're looking for

  • Minimum of 5 years of related work experience.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, or a comparable field.
  • Proficiency in data pipelining, ELT/ETL processes, data architecture, and the full data lifecycle.
  • Strong development skills in SQL, Python, Java, and Apache Spark.
  • Experience with both relational and NoSQL databases including Snowflake, BigQuery, MongoDB, and DynamoDB.
  • Familiarity with cloud technologies such as AWS and Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
  • Proficiency in Object Oriented Programming and Big Data Engineering concepts.
  • Experience working in Agile and Scrum environments.

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