Data Engineer

The Data Engineering team leads the acquisition and processing of all data needed for projects across DDSI. A key initiative for this role will be to support Disney's enterprise Data Unification initiative by building and maintaining the technical foundations that enable seamless access to federated data across the enterprise. You will work closely with the Ontology/Semantic Librarian, data science, and business teams to implement and optimize unified data access patterns, federated querying capabilities, and semantic integration solutions.

You will focus on enabling efficient discovery and querying of heterogeneous data sources through semantic layers, knowledge graphs, and GraphQL interfaces. This includes building and enhancing components that allow users and AI agents to query across a variety of data sources. You will also implement data pipelines and integration processes as needed to support data unification, semantic modeling, and AI use cases. In addition to strong technical capabilities, the role is responsible for developing an understanding of the business domain and processes, then applying that knowledge to the assigned deliverables.

• 3+ years of experience in data engineering, data platform development, or backend engineering roles
• Strong experience implementing federated data access solutions and unified query layers
• Proficiency with GraphQL for building semantic data interfaces and APIs
• Hands-on experience with cloud data platforms such as Snowflake, Databricks, PostgreSQL, or S3
• Proficiency using Python and SQL for data integration and transformation tasks
• Experience working with heterogeneous and federated data sources, including streaming platforms like Kafka
• Familiarity with semantic technologies, knowledge graphs, or ontology-driven architectures
• Familiarity with vector databases and/or graph databases (e.g., Qdrant, Neo4j, or Amazon Neptune)
• Experience building or maintaining data pipelines and integration processes to support semantic and AI use cases
• Understanding of RAG architectures, embeddings, and LLM-augmented data access patterns
• Experience working in multi-environment setups (Dev, QA, Prod) with DevOps practices and source control (Git)
• Understanding of data modeling, query optimization, and API development

Desired Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with vector databases or graph databases
• Experience with semantic layers, knowledge graphs, or ontology-driven data architectures
• Experience working with federated query engines (e.g., Trino/Presto, Apache Iceberg)
• Experience with data orchestration tools such as Apache Airflow or Apache Flink
• Experience working with GenAI APIs or frameworks (e.g., OpenAI, LangChain, AWS Bedrock)
• Knowledgeable on cloud architecture and product offerings, preferably AWS
• Experience leveraging containerization technologies such as Docker or Kubernetes
• Demonstrated proficiency with API development
• Business knowledge with media, entertainment, or hospitality

Required Education

• Bachelor's degree in computer science , Information Systems, Software, Electrical or Electronics Engineering , or comparable field of study an d/or equivalent work experience

Preferred Education

• Master's degree in computer science , Information Systems, Software, Electrical or Electronics Engineering , or comparable field of study an d/or equivalent work experience

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The hiring range for this position in Lake Buena Vista, FL is $101,800 to $136,500 per year. 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.

At Disney Corporate you can see how the businesses behind the Company's powerful brands come together to create the most innovative, far-reaching and admired entertainment company in the world. As a member of a corporate team, you'll work with world-class leaders driving the strategies that keep The Walt Disney Company at the leading edge of entertainment. See and be seen by other innovative thinkers as you enable the greatest storytellers in the world to create memories for millions of families around the globe. About The Walt Disney Company: The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney's stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished. This position is with Disney Worldwide Services, Inc. , which is part of a business we call The Walt Disney Company (Corporate) . Disney Worldwide Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.