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# Software Data Engineer

- **Company:** Walt Disney Studios
- **Location:** Burbank, CA, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $106,900.0 - $143,300.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Google AdWords, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Information Systems, Software Design Patterns, Python (Programming Language), Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Large Language Models, Snowflake, Apache Spark, Backend, Information Technology, Data Management, Terraform, Data Pipelines, Databricks
- **Published:** September 23, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.jobmonkeyjobs.com/career/28045055/Software-Data-Engineer-California-Burbank-1015

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science , Information Systems, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).

 * 3+ 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)

 * Experience with Spark and SQL; experience building simple and maintainable data pipelines on scaled data platforms

 * Ability to dive deep into any technical component

 * 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

 * Specific experience with our stack: Spark, Python, Databricks/Snowflake, AWS, Terraform

 * Knowledge of media buying and ad platforms including DMPs, Google Ads, Facebook/Instagram, Innovid , LiveRamp and DSPs (Google D isplay Video , The Trade Desk, Yahoo )

## Description

Do you remember seeing trailer s 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 .


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