Lead Data Engineer - Subscriber Solutions

The Walt Disney Company is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise focused on creating world-class stories and experiences.
$152,200 - $223,600
Data
Staff Software Engineer
Hybrid
5,000+ Employees
7+ years of experience
Entertainment · Enterprise SaaS

Description For Lead Data Engineer - Subscriber Solutions

Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology is seeking a Lead Data Engineer to join their Subscriber Data Solutions team. This role is crucial in building and maintaining best-in-class data products that enable business teams to analyze and measure subscriber movements and support revenue generation initiatives.

The position offers an opportunity to work at the intersection of entertainment and technology, helping to shape the future of Disney's media business. As a Lead Data Engineer, you'll be responsible for designing and implementing complex data pipelines, partnering with cross-functional teams, and mentoring junior engineers. The role requires expertise in data modeling, ETL processes, and advanced SQL, with opportunities to work with modern technologies like Snowflake, Databricks, and Airflow.

The ideal candidate brings 7+ years of data engineering experience, strong technical skills in Python and SQL, and excellent communication abilities. You'll be working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, contributing to products that reach millions of consumers through platforms like Disney+, Hulu, ABC News, and ESPN.

This position offers competitive compensation ranging from $152,200 to $223,600 depending on location, plus bonus potential and comprehensive benefits. You'll be part of a team that's reimagining how to create magical viewing experiences while transforming Disney's media business for the future. The role provides an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact at scale, working with some of the world's most beloved entertainment brands while helping to drive innovation in the streaming and digital products space.

Working at Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology means being part of a team that's building the infrastructure powering Disney's media, advertising, and distribution businesses for years to come. You'll have the chance to work on products that delight millions of consumers every day while contributing to groundbreaking solutions that shape industry norms and enhance how audiences experience sports, entertainment & news.

Last updated 12 days ago

Responsibilities For Lead Data Engineer - Subscriber Solutions

  • Lead the design and implementation of complex technical problems
  • Lead and contribute to data products and data warehouses around subscriber movements and metrics
  • Partner with technical and non-technical colleagues to understand data requirements
  • Design table structures and define ETL pipelines
  • Develop Data Quality checks
  • Develop and maintain ETL routines using tools like Airflow
  • Mentor and coach junior team members

Requirements For Lead Data Engineer - Subscriber Solutions

Python
  • 7+ years of data engineering experience developing large data pipelines
  • Strong understanding of data modeling principles
  • Good understanding of SQL Engines
  • Strong communication skills
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
  • Experience with Snowflake, Databricks/EMR/Spark & Airflow
  • 4+ years experience implementing business KPIs
  • 5+ years experience using analytic SQL
  • 3+ years experience with Python/Pyspark

Benefits For Lead Data Engineer - Subscriber Solutions

Medical Insurance
  • Medical benefits
  • Bonus potential
  • Long-term incentives

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