Sr Manager, Software Data Engineering
Postuler maintenant Postuler ultérieurement Job ID 10155301 Emplacement Burbank, Californie, États-Unis Entreprise The Walt Disney Studios Date de publication 06/08/2026Résumé du poste:
About the Role & Team
Do you remember seeing trailers for The Devil Wears Prada 2 earlier this summer? What about digital spots for a cruise on the Disney Wish? Or the California Adventure Food and Wine Festival? If you did, it was likely because of the detailed planning and execution of The Walt Disney Company’s Enterprise Media and Marketing team…and if you didn’t – it’s probably because our targeting is that good.
We are looking for a Sr Manager, Software Data Engineering to join the Performance Marketing arm of this media team. We are an integrated, cross-functional team of marketers, software engineers, data scientists, and analysts who help the media team execute highly data-driven marketing campaigns and tactics.
As a Sr Manager, you will help expand our technology portfolio of innovative campaign planning tools, complex data science workflows, and elegant web applications that blend the art of advertising with the science of data-backed insights.
This role is unique – our team is embedded directly within the Disney media team. We're aligned, mission-driven, and free to move fast and innovate towards our goals. You'll tackle the challenges of executing and optimizing precise paid media strategies, using the latest technologies and tools. If you're excited about this, please get in touch – we'd love to hear from you!
What You Will Do
Act as a “player/coach” - lead a team and contribute to the development and roadmap execution of the suite of tools used by the Performance Marketing group
Uplift software engineering, data modeling, and architectural standards within the team; uphold standards and rigor around software development, testing, deployment, and documentation
Create sophisticated data pipelines and workflows
Implement full stack applications that empower planners and creatives to make more data-informed decisions during active campaigns; express insights by balancing the art of web design with the science of data and analytics
Collaborate with the broader team of media/marketing experts to rapidly iterate from prototypes to high-quality, production pipelines and applications
Innovate and create unique technology solutions for complex problems – create new technology items for our business roadmap and justify their investment
Required Qualifications & Skills
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
10+ years of experience designing and delivering backend architectures in a production environment, with a strong understanding of design patterns and best practices
Strong opinions on how to best use AI/LLMs in the software development process; ability to quickly discern hype from value in the quickly evolving AI landscape (and an equal ability to put it into practice)
Fluency and experience with data pipelines (using Spark and SQL) and data platforms (Databricks, Snowflake)
Experience developing full-stack applications or backend services, using popular frameworks such as Angular or Spring Boot
Familiarity or experience with front-end web development and UX design
Understanding of cloud compute and modern dev ops practices; experience crafting and owning CI/CD pipelines for applications
Ability to dive deep into any technical component as well as understand and drive the overall systems architecture; ability to make this architecture fit with over marketing priorities and context
Experience working in a fast-paced environment with cross-functional teams to translate business needs into reality-based requirements
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working effectively with data science teams
Familiarity with Kubernets and building scalable services
Knowledge of media buying and ad platforms including DMPs, Google Ads, Facebook/Instagram, Innovid, LiveRamp and DSPs (Google Display Video, The Trade Desk, Yahoo)
The hiring range for this position in California is $188,400.00-$252,600.00 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.
Sur The Walt Disney Studios:
Depuis plus de 95 ans, The Walt Disney Studios représentent la base sur laquelle The Walt Disney Company s’est construite. Aujourd’hui, il propose des films, des histoires en épisodes, de la musique et des mises en scène de qualité aux consommateurs du monde entier. The Walt Disney Studios regroupe un ensemble de studios de cinéma respectés, notamment Disney, Walt Disney Animation Studios, Pixar Animation Studios, Marvel Studios, Lucasfilm, 20th Century Studios et Searchlight Pictures. Il abrite également Disney Theatrical Productions, le producteur de spectacles de renommée mondiale.
Sur The Walt Disney Company:
The Walt Disney Company, ainsi que ses filiales et sociétés affiliées, forme l’une des principales entreprises internationales diversifiées de divertissement familial et de médias. Elle comprend trois secteurs d'activités essentiels : Disney Entertainment, ESPN et Disney Experiences. Depuis ses modestes débuts en tant que studio de dessins animés dans les années 1920 jusqu’à son statut de référence actuel dans le secteur du divertissement, Disney poursuit fièrement sa tradition de création d’histoires et d’expériences exceptionnelles pour tous les membres de la famille. Les histoires, les personnages et les expériences de Disney touchent les consommateurs et les visiteurs du monde entier. À travers nos activités présentes dans plus de 40 pays, nos employés et cast members collaborent pour créer des expériences de divertissement appréciées à la fois au niveau universel et local.
Le poste est rattaché à Disney Entertainment Operations LLC , qui fait partie d’une entreprise que nous appelons The Walt Disney Studios.
Disney Entertainment Operations LLC est un employeur qui souscrit au principe d’égalité des chances à l’emploi. Les candidat(e)s seront pris(es) en considération pour un emploi sans distinction de race, de religion, de couleur, de sexe, d’orientation sexuelle, de genre, d’identité de genre, d’expression de genre, d’origine nationale, d’ascendance, d’âge, d’état matrimonial, de statut militaire ou d’ancien combattant, d’état de santé, d’informations génétiques ou de handicap, ou de tout autre motif interdit par la loi fédérale, étatique ou locale. Disney défend un environnement commercial où les idées et décisions de tous et toutes nous aident à grandir, innover, créer les meilleures histoires et être pertinents dans un monde en évolution constante.