Lead Data Engineer

Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology is at the forefront of reimagining magical viewing experiences for the world's most beloved stories while transforming Disney's media business for the future. As a Lead Data Engineer, you'll join the Machine Learning Engineering team, driving ML usage across various domains and project lifecycles. The role focuses on developing and improving feature store tooling, building streaming data ecosystems, and enabling event-driven ML pipelines.

The position offers an opportunity to work on cutting-edge ML infrastructure that powers key product functions like personalization, recommendations, fraud prevention, and capacity planning. You'll be part of a team that reaches millions of consumers through platforms like Disney+, Hulu, ABC News, and ESPN.

The role combines technical expertise with business impact, requiring strong experience in distributed systems, big data pipelines, and cloud technologies. You'll collaborate with ML practitioners and cross-functional teams to push the boundaries of data and ML infrastructure while maintaining high system availability and reliability.

Working at Disney offers unique benefits including competitive salary ranges ($152,200-$223,600 depending on location), bonus opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. You'll be part of a company that champions innovation, creativity, and technical excellence while delivering entertainment experiences that delight audiences worldwide.

The ideal candidate will bring 7+ years of software experience, strong technical skills in cloud technologies and distributed systems, and excellent communication abilities. This is an opportunity to shape the future of entertainment technology while working with some of the most recognized brands in media and entertainment.