Sr Software Engineer
At a glance
AI generatedTL;DR
Disney Entertainment & ESPN & Technology is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their Content Platform Data Engineering team in Glendale, CA or Bristol, CT. This role involves building and enhancing platform capabilities with a focus on supporting the existing data warehouse, developing scalable and high-performance data pipelines and models for analytics and operational workflows. The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with product managers, software engineers, and cross-functional partners to ensure accurate and accessible data across Disney’s direct-to-consumer businesses. Key responsibilities include designing, testing, and deploying robust data solutions using cloud infrastructure, event streaming systems like Kafka, and data store technologies such as Snowflake and Databricks. The position requires extensive experience in ETL/ELT pipelines, orchestration tools, and full-lifecycle application development, with a strong emphasis on scalability, cost-effectiveness, and automated CI/CD pipelines.
Skills
What you'll do
- Design and develop high-quality data solutions to support business goals.
- Build and maintain robust data pipelines using cloud infrastructure and tools.
- Collaborate with product teams to ensure accurate and accessible data for analytics.
- Implement scalable, cost-effective cloud architecture for data platforms.
- Write and test code for ETL/ELT processes and automate CI/CD pipelines.
What we're looking for
- 5+ years of experience in data engineering or architecture.
- Proven track record of building and supporting production data pipelines.
- Extensive experience with event streaming systems (e.g., Kafka) and data store technologies like Snowflake and Databricks.
- Proficiency with ETL/ELT pipelines and orchestration tools such as AWS Glue, AWS Lambda, and Apache Airflow.
- Expertise in designing scalable, cost-effective cloud architecture and infrastructure.
Employer
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 117 open roles on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs $148,700–$199,400 across 111 roles with salary data.
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