Software Data Engineer

The Walt Disney Company

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Quick summary

Work type
On-site
Location
Burbank, CA
Salary
$106,900–$143,300 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
11 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

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This role $125k
$96k most similar roles pay here $211k

This role pays less than 83% of similar roles. Most pay $126,800–$198,275 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $125k versus about $163k for comparable roles.

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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 122 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $148,700–$198,800 across 122 roles with salary data.

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At a glance

TL;DR · Software Data Engineer

The Software Data Engineer joins the Performance Marketing arm of the Enterprise Media and Marketing team to build innovative campaign planning tools, data science workflows, and web applications. This role involves developing a suite of tools for the marketing group while establishing standards for data modeling, architecture, pipeline development, observability, and documentation. The engineer will create and manage end-to-end data pipelines from source systems to various consumers and collaborate with cross-functional teams to move prototypes into production. Key technical requirements include experience with Spark, SQL, Python, Databricks, Snowflake, AWS, and Terraform. Additionally, the role requires expertise in backend architectures, AI/LLM integration, and knowledge of media buying platforms such as Google Ads, Facebook, and various DSPs. The work focuses on optimizing precise paid media strategies and ensuring accurate reporting for key business metrics.

What you'll do

  • Develop a suite of tools used by the Performance Marketing group.
  • Establish and maintain data engineering, modeling, and architectural standards for the team.
  • Create and manage end-to-end data pipelines from source systems to final consumers.
  • Build high-quality production pipelines and applications based on marketing prototypes.
  • Implement quality controls and monitoring to ensure accurate reporting of key business metrics.
  • Safeguard in-flight ad campaigns by ensuring optimizations are applied accurately and safely.
  • Translate complex business needs into reality-based technical requirements for cross-functional teams.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
  • 3+ years of experience designing and delivering backend architectures in a production environment with a strong understanding of design patterns.
  • Ability to discern value in the AI/LLM landscape and apply it effectively to the software development process.
  • Experience with Spark and SQL to build maintainable data pipelines on scaled platforms.
  • Ability to work in fast-paced environments with cross-functional teams to translate business needs into requirements.
  • Experience working effectively with data science teams (preferred).
  • Specific experience with Spark, Python, Databricks/Snowflake, AWS, and Terraform (preferred).
  • Knowledge of media buying and ad platforms including DMPs, Google Ads, Facebook/Instagram, Innovid, LiveRamp, and DSPs (preferred).

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