Sr. Storage Engineer

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Build and support our on-prem HPC storage systems.

• Develop software tools that enhance storage administration, automate repetitive tasks, and provide visualization of key metadata and performance metrics.

• Work with internal and external engineering teams to implement and integrate targeted solutions that help our technical supervisors understand their storage usage.

• Foster relationships with department team peers, production department artists, show leadership, other Disney studios, and industry counterparts.

• Adapt, learn, and become proficient in programming or hardware architectural needs across multiple projects.

• Actively create a positive workspace whereby questions and concerns of team members can be voiced openly and honestly.

REQUIRED EDUCATION

• BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or equivalent experience.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5+ years of experience in storage administration, system engineering, or a related area.

• Experience implementing and maintaining modern scale-out file storage solutions.

• Proficiency in Linux system administration, including automated OS installation, package management, diagnostic procedures, and performance troubleshooting/profiling.

• Programming skills in languages such as Python, or similar, with experience developing tools to support infrastructure or storage environments, including integrating with storage systems via REST APIs or other programmatic interfaces.

• Familiarity with crafting solutions within legacy technical boundaries.

• Must be able to participate in a shared storage systems on-call rotation for critical issues.

BONUS QUALIFICATIONS:

• Familiarity with storage infrastructure automation and monitoring tools.

• Expertise in building software solutions with support for integration across relational and non-relational database environments.

• Experience using Revision Control Systems and writing clear software documentation.

• Familiarity with virtualization and container platforms.

• Experience working with, or within, the Media and Entertainment industry.

The hiring range for this position in California is $114,900.00-$154,100.00 per year based on a 40 hour work week. The amount of hours scheduled per week may vary based on business needs. 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.