Data Engineer

Job Posting Title:

Data Engineer

Req ID:

Job Description:

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 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:

Bachelors 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 $106900 to $143300 or Orlando FL $101800 to $136500 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidates 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.

Job Posting Segment:

Enterprise Technology and Data

Job Posting Primary Business:

Decision Science & Integration

Primary Job Posting Category:

Data Engineering

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City State Region Postal Code:

Lake Buena Vista FL USA

Alternate City State Region Postal Code:

USA - CA - 820 S Flower St

Date Posted:

Required Experience:

IC