Software Data Engineer

The Walt Disney Company’s Enterprise Media and Marketing organization is building data capabilities that power data-driven paid media. In the Performance Marketing arm, this role focuses on designing and operating end-to-end data pipelines, developing tools that support the team, and adding safeguards so campaign optimizations and metrics stay accurate.

This is a Software Data Engineer role based in Burbank, CA (remote), supporting production-grade data engineering for media and marketing teams.

What you’ll do

• Help develop the tool suite used by the Performance Marketing group
• Lead data engineering, data modeling, and architectural standards, with a focus on rigor across pipeline development, observability, and documentation
• Build and maintain end-to-end data pipelines, from source systems through to downstream teams, applications, and users
• Work with media and marketing experts to move from prototypes to high-quality production pipelines and applications
• Add quality controls, monitoring, and other safeguards to ensure optimizations are applied safely and that key business metrics are presented accurately

Required qualifications

• 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, including strong understanding of design patterns and best practices
• Strong opinions on how to use AI/LLMs in the software development process, including the ability to assess hype versus practical value and apply it effectively
• Experience with Spark and SQL, plus the ability to build simple, maintainable data pipelines on scaled data platforms
• Ability to dive deeply into technical components as needed
• Experience working in fast-paced environments with cross-functional teams to translate business needs into reality-based requirements

Technologies you may work with

• Spark, SQL, AI/LLMs, Python
• Databricks, Snowflake
• AWS, Terraform
• DMPs
• Google Ads, Facebook/Instagram, Innovid, LiveRamp
• DSPs, including Google Display Video, The Trade Desk, Yahoo

Preferred qualifications

• Experience working effectively with data science teams
• Specific experience with Spark, Python, Databricks/Snowflake, AWS, Terraform
• Knowledge of media buying and ad platforms, including DMPs, Google Ads, Facebook/Instagram, Innovid, LiveRamp, and DSPs (Google Display Video, The Trade Desk, Yahoo)

Compensation and benefits

The hiring range for this remote position in Burbank, CA is $106,900.00 - $143,300.00 per year. Base pay actually offered will consider internal equity and may vary based on 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
• Full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits