Principal Software Engineer - Ad Platform
応募 後で応募 Job ID 10110229 勤務地-都市 グレンデール, カリフォルニア州, アメリカ合衆国 / サンタモニカ, カリフォルニア州, アメリカ合衆国 / サンフランシスコ, カリフォルニア州, アメリカ合衆国 / シアトル, ワシントン州, アメリカ合衆国 勤務地-国 Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology 掲載日 2025/02/05仕事内容:
On any given day at Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology, we’re reimagining ways to create magical viewing experiences for the world’s most beloved stories while also transforming Disney’s media business for the future. Whether that’s evolving our streaming and digital products in new and immersive ways, powering worldwide advertising and distribution to maximize flexibility and efficiency, or delivering Disney’s unmatched entertainment and sports content, every day is a moment to make a difference to partners and to hundreds of millions of people around the world.
A few reasons why we think you’d love working for Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology
Building the future of Disney’s media business: DE&E Technologists are designing and building the infrastructure that will power Disney’s media, advertising, and distribution businesses for years to come.
Reach & Scale: The products and platforms this group builds and operates delight millions of consumers every minute of every day – from Disney+ and Hulu, to ABC News and Entertainment, to ESPN and ESPN+, and much more.
Innovation: We develop and execute groundbreaking products and techniques that shape industry norms and enhance how audiences experience sports, entertainment & news.
The products and platforms the Ad Platforms group builds and operates delight millions of consumers every minute of every day – from Disney+ and Hulu, to ABC News and Entertainment, to ESPN and ESPN+, and much more. We develop and execute groundbreaking products and techniques that shape industry norms and enhance how audiences experience sports, entertainment & news.
The Ad Platforms team is responsible for building and operating the technology that supports Disney’s industry-leading, multi-billion dollar global advertising business. Working across all of Disney’s streaming brands and linear channels, this team’s scope is wide ranging - they impact everything from core infrastructure development that powers Disney’s proprietary ad server, to reimagining viewer-first ad experiences and formats. This team’s award-winning, in-house built technologies are the backbone of Disney’s ad business and a critical element of the Company’s streaming future.
The Disney Ad Platforms Data team is at the forefront of building a modern advertising data platform to support our organization’s data, analytics and business intelligence needs. Our mission is to enable data engineers, data scientists, analysts, and decision-makers to derive value from our data ecosystem.
Job Summary:
We are seeking a Principal Software Engineer with extensive experience in the Databricks platform and advanced big data engineering practices. This role involves architecting and implementing scalable, secure, and high-performing data solutions to power the Ad Platforms Data platform and support mission-critical data initiatives, including real-time and batch processing pipelines.
As a hands-on technical leader, you will design data architectures that scale to handle terabytes-per-hour throughput, ensuring optimal performance, compliance, and alignment with business needs. You will play a pivotal role in guiding teams, collaborating across departments, and driving innovation.
Responsibilities:
Technical Leadership and Architecture
Architect and implement highly scalable, secure, and efficient ETL/ELT pipelines for both real-time and batch data processing.
Design complex, multi-source data ecosystems and ensure seamless integration with tools like Databricks, Delta Lake, and Snowflake.
Optimize data pipelines and workflows for performance, cost, and reliability, leveraging cutting-edge tools like Airflow, Spark, Flink, and Databricks Delta Sharing.
Lead the adoption of best practices in data warehousing, lakehouse architecture, and metadata management.
Champion data security, privacy, and governance, implementing frameworks for lineage tracking, cataloging, and compliance (e.g., SOx, GDPR, CCPA).
Drive implementation of Unity Catalog for data governance and cross-account querying.
Platform Development and Operational Excellence
Able to assist in the set up and manage AWS environments, including S3, IAM Roles, Network Peering, and other infrastructure components.
Oversee Airflow integration with Databricks Spark clusters, manage user access, and implement robust secret management solutions.
Lead the CI/CD process with gated code releases, ensuring code quality and scalable deployment processes.
Implement innovative solutions, from the exciting to the mundane; such as Databricks UniForm (Iceberg, Delta) format integration with Snowflake and basic tools to support cost projection, etc.
Data Engineering and Optimization
Optimize Spark Streaming and ETL workflows, leveraging deep expertise in Spark performance tuning.
Ensure best practices in data ingestion, transformation, and loading, focusing on highly performant and governed data models.
Drive improvements in Delta Lake ecosystems and lakehouse architecture, including Delta Sharing for distributed querying.
Collaboration and Communication
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including Ad Server architects, to align on data strategies and designs.
Foster open communication during architectural discussions, confidently defending decisions while welcoming feedback.
Bridge the gap between diverse team requirements and technical capabilities to deliver cohesive, scalable solutions.
Innovation and Mentorship
Stay ahead of emerging trends in big data technologies, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), and distributed computing.
Mentor engineers and architects, fostering a culture of innovation, knowledge sharing, and technical excellence.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or related technical discipline is highly desirable
10+ years of experience in software engineering with a focus on big data platforms.
Proven expertise in building scalable systems capable of processing terabytes of data per hour.
Hands-on experience with Databricks, Spark, Flink, Airflow, and Delta Lake ecosystems.
Proficiency in Python (including PySpark), Java, or Scala.
Extensive knowledge of data warehousing, data lakes, and real-time streaming systems.
Hands-on experience with AWS cloud services and data solutions (e.g., S3, Redshift, Athena, IAM).
Deep understanding of data compliance (e.g., SOX, GDPR) and governance.
Strong skills in data lineage, cataloging, and metadata management.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in the media advertising domain, including linear and digital Ad Sales.
Expertise with tools like ERStudio, ERWin, Alation, or Collibra for metadata management.
Familiarity with Iceberg format integration and other modern data formats.
Certifications in Databricks, AWS, or relevant big data technologies.
Ability to manage/lead a team of high-performing data engineers and architects.
Strong curiosity about how Disney delivers the Magic and a desire to be a part of it
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The hiring range for this position in Los Angeles, CA is between $184,300 – $247,100 year and San Franscico, CA is between $201,900 - $270,700 and Seattle, WA is between $193,100 - $258,900. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s 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.
その他:
DISNEYTECHDisney Entertainment & ESPN Technology について:
Disney EntertainmentとESPN Technology (DE&E Technology)は、Disneyの2つのメディア事業部門に対して技術的バックボーンと製品開発を提供しており、当社がイノベーションの最前線に立ち続ける支えとなっています。これにより、当社がテクノロジーを継続的に活用してストーリーテリングと創造性を向上するとともに、ビジネスの拡張性や柔軟性、効率性を強化することも可能にしています。
The Walt Disney Company について:
The Walt Disney Companyは、その子会社・関連会社とともに、多様性あふれる国際企業として、Disney Entertainment、ESPN、Disney Experiencesの3事業を柱に、ファミリー向けエンターテインメントとメディアの世界をけん引しています。1920年代に小さなアニメ・スタジオとしてスタートしたDisneyは、今日のエンターテインメント業界において卓越した存在となりました。ディズニーは今後も、子供から大人まで、ご家族のだれもが楽しめる一流の物語や体験を生み出し続けます。Disneyのストーリーやキャラクター、体験は、世界中のあらゆる場所の消費者やお客様に届けられています。当社は40カ国以上で、従業員とキャストメンバーが一丸となり、世界的にも地域的にも歓迎されるエンターテインメント体験を創出しています。
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