Data Analyst
The Walt Disney Company job in Seattle, WA
Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology
Technology is at the heart of Disney's past, present, and future. Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology is a global organization of engineers, product developers, designers, technologists, data scientists, and more - all working to build and advance the technological backbone for Disney's media business globally.
The team marries technology with creativity to build world-class products, enhance storytelling, and drive velocity, innovation, and scalability for our businesses. We are Storytellers and Innovators. Creators and Builders. Entertainers and Engineers. We work with every part of The Walt Disney Company's media portfolio to advance the technological foundation and consumer media touch points serving millions of people around the world.
Here are a few reasons why we think you'd love working here:
Building the future of Disney's media: Our Technologists are designing and building the products and platforms that will power our media, advertising, and distribution businesses for years to come. Reach, Scale & Impact: More than ever, Disney's technology and products serve as a signature doorway for fans' connections with the company's brands and stories. Disney+. Hulu. ESPN. ABC. ABC News…and many more. These products and brands - and the unmatched stories, storytellers, and events they carry - matter to millions of people globally. Innovation: We develop and implement groundbreaking products and techniques that shape industry norms and solve complex and distinctive technical problems.
The Business Operations team helps guide and articulate technology strategy and research and is responsible for driving the day-to-day operation of the Product & Technology organization, including: project and portfolio management and tracking; organization-level capital, space, and resource management and allocation; process management; technical incident management; and our administrative and workplace experience support team.
The Data Analyst role within the Planning and Delivery Operations team partners closely with Portfolio, Finance, HR, Global Program Management (GPM) and leads within our Technology pillars to logistically manage and orchestrate essential business workflows across the organization. This function plays a key role in the execution, optimization, and standardization of the organization's cost and resource allocation models. You will be involved in the management, integrity, analysis, and documentation of data that support our internal operations, the resourcing necessary to deliver our projects, and cost allocations for the businesses we support.
The Data Analyst will develop and maintain frameworks and procedures to produce reporting data in both static and real-time formats while maintaining the highest quality and accuracy. The ideal candidate has proven problem-solving skills, a sense of urgency, and experience with technical programs, data analytics and business operations. This role offers the unique opportunity to work on both tactical actions that drive our near-term business operations, and strategic initiatives that will define our future.
Responsibilities
Build a deep understanding of costing and resourcing data related to our internal teams and functional partners
Support internal business workflows, such as service costing, workforce management, and resource planning
Track and report on key performance metrics
Perform data and compliance audits on a variety of areas such as standardization and timely reporting to ensure consistency and accuracy
System admin and support responsibilities for planning tools that are managed by the team
Conduct training on planning tools to enable other team members to become informed and self-proficient
Assist in defining, establishing, and implementing enhancements to operational processes, procedural documentation, and tool requirements
Provide support to Product Strategy, Program, and Portfolio teams across the organization
Identify areas of opportunity for data improvement and operational tactics that improve performance throughout the initiative lifecycle
Create presentations that summarize analytics and tell a story for management review
Collaborate with project teams, resource managers, and project leaders on resource needs and identify resource constraints when they arise
Identify, track, and help resolve cross-portfolio dependencies and conflicts
Support Technology Planning and Operations framework, governance, and processes
Support the completion of special projects and deliver ad-hoc requests as required
Basic Qualifications
3+ years of experience in informatics, data analytics, data engineering or technical fields
Strong written and verbal skills and the ability to communicate effectively across multiple levels of the organization
Must be a team player who is motivated, disciplined, flexible, and able to work effectively in collaborative and autonomous environments
Exhibit critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical capabilities with strong attention to detail
Understand the strategic objectives to integrate seemingly disparate goals into a broader plan for synchronized, harmonious execution while delivering high value to the organization
Ability to work and adapt to a fast-paced dynamic environment with consistent change
Solid understanding of technology and business to tell the ‘story' behind the data
Ability to create and present materials to management to drive decision-making and tell a compelling story
Experience compiling data and building reports/dashboards with BI visualization tools
Possess solid computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite
Exhibit advanced Excel / Google Sheets knowledge including complex formulas
Required Qualifications
Experience working with Smartsheet, Airtable, SQL queries and Tableau
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working with JIRA and Snowflake (SQL)
Prior experience in Media/Entertainment is a plus, but not a prerequisite
Familiarity with data modeling and predictive analytics
Required Education
Bachelor's degree in technical field- Data Science, Statistics, Business Finance/Economics, Informatics, Computer Science
The hiring range for this position in Washington is $102,100.00-$136,900.00 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.
Job Posting Segment:
Business Operations
Job Posting Primary Business:
BO - Service & Support Operations
Primary Job Posting Category:
Tech Data Analytics
Employment Type:
Full time
Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:
Seattle, WA, USA
Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:
Date Posted:
2025-12-12
Auto-ApplyDirector, Product Management - Reporting Solutions
Walt Disney Co job in Seattle, WA
Technology is at the heart of Disney's past, present, and future. Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology is a global organization of engineers, product developers, designers, technologists, data scientists, and more - all working to build and advance the technological backbone for Disney's media business globally.
The team marries technology with creativity to build world-class products, enhance storytelling, and drive velocity, innovation, and scalability for our businesses. We are Storytellers and Innovators. Creators and Builders. Entertainers and Engineers. We work with every part of The Walt Disney Company's media portfolio to advance the technological foundation and consumer media touch points serving millions of people around the world.
Here are a few reasons why we think you'd love working here:
Building the future of Disney's media: Our Technologists are designing and building the products and platforms that will power our media, advertising, and distribution businesses for years to come. Reach, Scale & Impact: More than ever, Disney's technology and products serve as a signature doorway for fans' connections with the company's brands and stories. Disney+. Hulu. ESPN. ABC. ABC News…and many more. These products and brands - and the unmatched stories, storytellers, and events they carry - matter to millions of people globally. Innovation: We develop and implement groundbreaking products and techniques that shape industry norms, and solve complex and distinctive technical problems.
Commerce, Data & Identity provides the core product management functions for areas crucial to Disney's media businesses. These include initiatives and products that power digital commerce, identity, and growth, as well as those that reach uniquely across The Walt Disney Company enterprise, such as messaging and privacy, among others. Additionally, it is responsible for the data engineering, science, and products for Disney Entertainment & ESPN, along with their interconnection with other parts of The Walt Disney Company.
Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director of Data Product Management for Reporting Solutions. This role will lead a team of product managers and data analysts dedicated to creating innovative tools that enable self-serve reporting, analytics, and data access across Disney's vast data ecosystem. The reporting solutions team also builds bespoke dashboards for business executives and technology leaders, and helps interpret data and generate insights. The Director will play a crucial role in supporting Disney's direct-to-consumer streaming businesses including Disney+, Hulu, ESPN, ABC, and more. This role reports to the VP, Data Product Management, Governance, & Operations.
Responsibilities:
* Lead and mentor a team of product managers and data analysts to deliver high-quality reporting solutions.
* Develop and execute a strategic vision for self-serve reporting and analytics tools, to improve data accessibility, intelligibility, and usability.
* Collaborate with business executives and technology leaders to understand their reporting and analytics needs and translate them into actionable product requirements.
* Drive the development and enhancement of reporting tools that support data-driven decision-making across the organization.
* Ensure the accuracy, reliability, and timeliness of all reports and data products delivered by the team.
* Foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and excellence within the team.
* Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources effectively to ensure successful delivery of reporting solutions.
* Stay up to date with industry trends and best practices in data product management and reporting solutions.
Required Qualifications
* 12+ years of relevant work experience
* Proven experience in data product management, with a focus on reporting solutions.
* Extensive experience with analytics and reporting tools (Adobe Analytics, Amplitude, Tableau, Looker, Micro Strategy, etc.) in an enterprise environment
* Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze complex data sets and derive actionable insights.
* Technical Proficiency: Strong understanding of data visualization tools, reporting platforms, and data analytics.
* Leadership: Proven ability to lead and mentor a team, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.
* Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and concisely.
* Collaboration: Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
* Strategic Thinking: Ability to develop and execute a strategic vision for reporting solutions.
* Problem-Solving: Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to think critically and creatively.
* Project Management: Ability to manage project timelines, budgets, and resources effectively.
Required Education
* Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
#DISNEYTECH
#CDI
The hiring range for this position in Los Angeles, CA is $207,400 to $278,100, Seattle, WA / New York, NY is $217,300 to $291,500 per year and in San Francisco, CA is $227,200 to $304,700 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.
About Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology:
At Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology, we're blending imagination and innovation to reimagine the ways people experience and engage with the world's most beloved stories and products. Our work is wide-ranging and deeply sophisticated. We create amazing experiences, transform the future of media, and build products and platforms that enable the connection between people everywhere and the stories and sports they love.
Disney's ability to marry world-class technology with one-of-a-kind creativity makes us unique. It is at the heart of our past, present, and future. We are Storytellers and Innovators. Creators and Builders. Entertainers and Engineers.
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 Streaming Technology LLC, which is part of a business we call Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology.
Disney Streaming Technology LLC 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.
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Lead Data Scientist, Ad Platforms
Walt Disney Co job in Seattle, WA
Technology is at the heart of Disney's past, present, and future. Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology is a global organization of engineers, product developers, designers, technologists, data scientists, and more - all working to build and advance the technological backbone for Disney's media business globally.
The team marries technology with creativity to build world-class products, enhance storytelling, and drive velocity, innovation, and scalability for our businesses. We are Storytellers and Innovators. Creators and Builders. Entertainers and Engineers. We work with every part of The Walt Disney Company's media portfolio to advance the technological foundation and consumer media touch points serving millions of people around the world.
Here are a few reasons why we think you'd love working here:
Building the future of Disney's media: Our Technologists are designing and building the products and platforms that will power our media, advertising, and distribution businesses for years to come.
Reach, Scale & Impact: More than ever, Disney's technology and products serve as a signature doorway for fans' connections with the company's brands and stories. Disney+. Hulu. ESPN. ABC. ABC News…and many more. These products and brands - and the unmatched stories, storytellers, and events they carry - matter to millions of people globally.
Innovation: We develop and implement groundbreaking products and techniques that shape industry norms, and solve complex and distinctive technical problems.
Ad Platforms is responsible for Disney's industry-leading ad technology and products - driving advertising performance, innovation, and value in Disney's sports, news, and entertainment content, across all media platforms.
The research/AI fleet is the dedicated AI/ML and data science arm of the Ad Platform organization. Its mission is to advance AI and machine learning capabilities across Ad Platform by delivering scalable, high impact AI/ML and data science solutions that enhance Ad decisioning, forecasting, experimentation and Ad experience. We are seeking a Lead Data Scientist to join this innovative team. This role is a critical leadership opportunity for a seasoned data science professional who thrives at the intersection of advanced analytics, machine learning, and business strategy. As a Lead Data Scientist, you will spearhead analytical initiatives that shape the future of advertising technology. You will be responsible for designing and executing data science solutions that drive measurable impact across ad decisioning, forecasting, experimentation, and user experience optimization.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
* Drive innovation and apply data science and statistical analysis in a variety of areas to enhance every aspect of advertising, including inventory forecasting, ad experience, ad pacing, pricing, targeting, and efficient ad delivery.
* Translate business questions into data science framework; develop data analysis and data models for complex ad challenges with fast turnaround.
* Define and evaluate key metrics in various product areas.
* Deliver data insights and provide data-driven recommendations to cross-team stakeholders.
* Design and analyze A/B tests for machine learning algorithm iterations.
* Establish strong partnership with stakeholders, including product managers, engineers and program managers, in a collaborative environment.
* Mentor team members and support their technical growth.
WHAT TO BRING
* Bachelor's (MS or PhD preferred) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
* At least 7 years of relevant industry experience in data science at leading internet companies. Experience in the advertising domain is preferred.
* Solid knowledge of data science and statistics. Strong communication skills and business acumen.
* Proficient in SQL, Python, Java, or R. Familiar with Tableau, and/or other visualization tools.
* Passionate about understanding the ad business, applying data science to relevant business scenarios, and seeking innovation opportunities to enhance business effectiveness.
* Passionate about technology and experienced in building data-driven services and applications.
* A proven track record of thriving in a fast-paced, data-driven, and collaborative work environment is required.
NICE-TO-HAVES
* Experience in digital video advertising or digital marketing domain
* Experience with machine learning models.
* Experience with Airflow, data warehouse, Databricks or Sagemaker
#DISNEYTECH
The hiring range for this position in Los Angeles, CA area is $155,700 - $208,700 per year and Seattle Area is $163,100 - $218,700. 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.
About Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology:
At Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology, we're blending imagination and innovation to reimagine the ways people experience and engage with the world's most beloved stories and products. Our work is wide-ranging and deeply sophisticated. We create amazing experiences, transform the future of media, and build products and platforms that enable the connection between people everywhere and the stories and sports they love.
Disney's ability to marry world-class technology with one-of-a-kind creativity makes us unique. It is at the heart of our past, present, and future. We are Storytellers and Innovators. Creators and Builders. Entertainers and Engineers.
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 Streaming Technology LLC, which is part of a business we call Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology.
Disney Streaming Technology LLC 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.
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Sanitation Officer
The Walt Disney Company job in Olympia, WA
Every day at Disney Cruise Line we take pride in bringing the magic of Disney to life. We find joy in creating cherished memories and form genuine connections with our guests. We hold each other to the highest degree and always act responsibly while ensuring the safety of fellow crew and guests. United by our Disney values, we work toward excellence in all we do. As a part of our team, you can live and work in a diverse and inclusive environment amidst a professional and supportive community. If you are ready to create unforgettable experiences and grow as a person and as a professional, apply today.
**Responsibilities :**
+ Serve as onboard public health specialist; responsible for training ship/island department Managers and Crew on public health
+ Monitor DCL policies, procedures, and record keeping to ensure the operation is in compliance with all applicable national (USPHS) and international laws
+ Coordinate US port's and Captain's weekly Food Safety and Sanitation Inspections on the ship and at _Castaway Cay_ , including random inspections as needed
+ Monitor compliance of Vessel Sanitation Program; recommend corrective action in the following areas:
+ **FOOD SAFETY**
+ Personnel (including training, personal habits, hand washing, etc.)
+ Food (including handling, storage, temperature control, etc.)
+ Equipment (including cleaning, sanitizing, logs, checklists, etc.)
+ Bathroom and general food facilities **PUBLIC HEALTH**
+ Housekeeping, laundry and wardrobe areas (chemical storage, filter cleaning, etc.)
+ Conducts monthly GI audit ship wide and give feedback to all department heads
+ Audit and monitor GI procedures daily to ensure full compliance
+ Entertainment, Programming and Children's Areas
+ Vista Spa and Salon area
+ Supervise implementation of public health procedures for vessel sanitation; see that vessel and _Castaway Cay_ operate in compliance with applicable national (USPH) and international laws
+ Conduct weekly USPH classes for both front and back of the house Crew
+ Chair monthly Food Safety and Sanitation Committee Meetings and communicate issues and their resolution in a timely manner
+ Lead the Steward Team utilizing the 1st Stewards to provide day to day guidance, direction and feedback; ensure that all stewarding duties are completed
+ See that the following required logs, records and checklists are maintained:
+ Sanitation logs and checklists
+ HAACP logs and checklists
+ Temperature logs and checklists
+ Equipment maintenance logs and checklists
+ Train required Officers and Crew on current (and newly developed) public health regulations and responsibilities
+ Communicate with Environmental Officers, other Food Safety & Sanitation Officers, Marine & Technical Operations, Hotel Operations, and Quality Assurance;
+ submit revisions to SMS Waste Management & Public Health Manuals, Location Operating Guidelines, logs, checklist or other relevant materials
+ During ship calls to _Castaway Cay_ :
+ Provide training for the Island Manager and cast on sanitation issues
+ Ensure that all food transport from ship to island is conducted in a safe manner
+ Monitor sanitation and local waste management activities on the Island
+ Review and sign the required logs and checklists noting any issues or required actions
+ Conduct operational inspection of all food and beverage areas to ensure full compliance of all food safety and sanitation procedures
**Basic Qualifications :**
+ Minimum four years' experience in a Food Safety and Sanitation or Environmental Health related Managerial position
+ USPH Vessel Sanitation Certificate required
+ Food and Beverage operational experience preferred
+ Experience in disease outbreak management and response
+ Experience in Potable water and Swimming Pool sanitation preferred
+ Ship experience preferred
+ College degree in Public Health related field
+ Proficient in Windows applications and email
+ Experience in facilitating training and instruction sessions for small and large groups
**Additional Information :**
Reports to: Hotel Director
Level: 3 Stripe Officer
Contract Length: 4 Months
This is a **SHIPBOARD** role.
Applicants must:
+ Be genuinely interested in a career at sea and willing to live and work onboard a Disney Cruise Line vessel
+ Be committed to the position you are applying for at least 2-3 contracts before a transfer or promotion
+ Be willing to follow and perform safety role, emergency duties and/or associated responsibilities as specified in the ship Assembly Plan
+ Be willing and able to uphold the general safety management responsibilities specified in the Safety Management System in areas and operations under their control
+ Be willing to follow and embrace United States Public Health requirements and guidelines as well as Environmentality requirements and Company practices
+ Be willing to be appreciative of working and living in a multi-cultural environment
+ Be comfortable living in a confined space with strict rules and regulations
+ Adhere to a structured lifestyle, personally and professionally
Your Responsibilities:
+ Have a valid passport and C1/D Seaman's visa (DCL will provide you with documents to obtain this)
+ Complete a pre-employment medical
+ Obtain a criminal background check
+ Bring approved work shoes
** _Disney Cruise Line_ is a drug-free workplace. All new hires are required to undergo drug/alcohol testing within the first week onboard and throughout their contracts. Failure to pass the drug/alcohol testing will result in immediate termination.
**Job ID:** 1245490BR
**Location:** United States
**Job Posting Company:** "Disney Cruise Line"
The Walt Disney Company and its Affiliated Companies are Equal Employment Opportunity employers and welcome all job seekers including individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or apply for a position, email Candidate.Accommodations@Disney.com with your request. This email address is not for general employment inquiries or correspondence. We will only respond to those requests that are related to the accessibility of the online application system due to a disability.
Chef de Cuisine
The Walt Disney Company job in Olympia, WA
Every day at Disney Cruise Line we take pride in bringing the magic of Disney to life. We find joy in creating cherished memories and form genuine connections with our guests. We hold each other to the highest degree and always act responsibly while ensuring the safety of fellow crew and guests. United by our Disney values, we work toward excellence in all we do. As a part of our team, you can live and work in a diverse and inclusive environment amidst a professional and supportive community. If you are ready to create unforgettable experiences and grow as a person and as a professional, apply today.
As a Chef de Cuisine (CDC) you will provide leadership to the galley team and ensure a seamless operation of your assigned galley and hotel stores. You will coordinate all food offerings, including group offerings and special requests. You will conduct regular inspections and oversee the training for crew and monitor all culinary standards.
You will report to the Assistant Manager Food Operations
Level: Officer
**Responsibilities :**
**Your Responsibilities - How You Will Make a Difference**
+ Follow company recipe guidelines for assigned responsibilities using recipe booklets, plate presentation and audits
+ Meet food cost budgets and targets as set by the Food Manager onboard
+ Order stores for assigned responsibilities by using the Materials Management System (MMS), an online electronic ordering system, for up to 3,000 meals daily
+ Inventory control (par levels turn over and replenishment)
+ Monitor handling and maintenance of operating equipment; report maintenance needs through onboard electronic maintenance request system
+ Organize staff meetings
+ Responsibilities include buffet , a la carte, production and line service
+ Provide leadership for all direct reports. Responsibilities include: managing personnel files, conducting performance reviews, including progressive discipline, ensuring MLC compliance, monitoring time keeping system, onboard training, crew development, and crew recognition and communication
**Basic Qualifications :**
**Basic Qualifications - What You Will Bring to the Team**
+ 4+ years of experience working as a leader within a high level hotel or restaurant, overseeing a high volume culinary operation
+ Certified working Chef or equivalent degree in Culinary Arts
+ Demonstrated career progression within the culinary field
+ Working knowledge of food and beverage products, services, and equipment
+ Calculate and control cost potentials/projections and understand the impact of the overall budge
+ Write and implement high-quality menus based on themed and seasonal availability
+ Write and cost recipes, and train the team to implement them at the highest standards
+ Lead culinary team within assigned responsibilities
+ Demonstrate natural initiative to undertake or continue a task or activity
+ Proven leadership skills and ability to manage multi-functional and diverse areas
+ Able to work under pressure of tight timeframes, deadlines and financial goals
+ Strong written and verbal communication skills
+ College degree in Culinary Arts, preferred
**Additional Information :**
This is a **SHIPBOARD** role.
Benefits offered year-round, on contract and off-contract, as long as return contract is signed, including Major Medical Coverage, Short & Long-term Disability, Life Insurance and Retirement Savings Plan Option
You must:
+ Be genuinely interested in a career at sea and willing to live and work onboard a Disney Cruise Line vessel
+ Be willing to follow and perform safety role, emergency responsibilities and associated responsibilities as specified in the ship Assembly Plan
+ Be willing to uphold the general safety management responsibilities as specified in the Safety Management System in areas and operations under their control
+ If applicable, be willing to share a confined cabin with other crew members and appreciative of working and living in a multicultural environment that has strict rules and regulations
Your Responsibilities:
+ Have a valid passport and C1/D Seaman's visa (DCL will provide you with documents to obtain this)
+ Complete a pre-employment medical
+ Obtain a criminal background check
+ Bring approved work shoes
** _Disney Cruise Line_ is a drug-free workplace. All new hires are required to undergo drug/alcohol testing within the first week onboard and throughout their contracts. Failure to pass the drug/alcohol testing will result in immediate termination.
**Job ID:** 1249857BR
**Location:** United States
**Job Posting Company:** "Disney Cruise Line"
The Walt Disney Company and its Affiliated Companies are Equal Employment Opportunity employers and welcome all job seekers including individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or apply for a position, email Candidate.Accommodations@Disney.com with your request. This email address is not for general employment inquiries or correspondence. We will only respond to those requests that are related to the accessibility of the online application system due to a disability.
HVAC and Refrigeration Engineer
The Walt Disney Company job in Olympia, WA
Every day at Disney Cruise Line we take pride in bringing the magic of Disney to life. We find joy in creating cherished memories and form genuine connections with our guests. We hold each other to the highest degree and always act responsibly while ensuring the safety of fellow crew and guests. United by our Disney values, we work toward excellence in all we do. As a part of our team, you can live and work in a diverse and inclusive environment amidst a professional and supportive community. If you are ready to create unforgettable experiences and grow as a person and as a professional, apply today.
As HVAC - Refrigeration Engineer you will be responsible for all maintenance, repairs, projects and administration associated with the safe and efficient operation of the HVAC and Refrigeration Systems/Installations onboard and supervise the Refrigeration Assistant Engineers and the Air Conditioning Team.
You will report to the First Engineer
Level: 2.5 stripes Officer
**Responsibilities :**
HVAC
+ Operation, inspection, maintenance, repairs and performance of main A/C chiller plant, including five Carrier centrifugal compressors, associated salt, chilled and reheat water pumping systems and the supervisor system.
+ Operation, inspection, maintenance, repairs and performance of fan coil A/C chiller plant, including two Carrier centrifugal compressors, associated salt, chilled and reat water pumping systems and the supervisor system.
Refrigeration
+ Operation, inspection, maintenance, repairs and performance of the central refrigeration system, including two brine chiller units for positive temperature system, associated support systems, plant control system and refrigeration box monitoring system, and two brine chiller units for positive temperature system, associated support systems, plant control system and refrigeration box monitoring system.
General
+ Refrigerant and glycol system pipe work and insulation integrity while targeting a zero gas and glycol leakage tolerance. Prompt identification and correction of any inadvertent leakage. The monitoring and recording of gas consumption as required under EPA rules.
+ Undertaking work, both front and back of house, to a standard which sees to Guest and Crew satisfaction while maintaining Show Quality Standards (SQS) and seeking to continually improve GSM ratings regarding air conditioning/refrigeration performance and guest service recovery.
+ Proficient use of AMOS to forecast, implement and record all work undertaken and all spares/consumables required for use and stock.
+ Proficient use of AIMS system to forecast, respond to and record all work relating to Guest and Crew area deficiencies. Work orders are closed out in a timely fashion with feedback being provided as necessary.
+ Oversees and participates in work/training by contractors who may board the vessel on a regular or as required frequency.
+ Identifies opportunities to improve operational efficiency of HVAC and refrigeration systems by means of operational procedures and equipment renewal and/or modification.
+ Maintains cleanliness and general condition of all work locations.
+ Maintains regular performance assessment on Officers and Crew reporting to this position. Administers coaching, counseling and discipline as necessary.
+ Interacts with Guests, Crew, contractors and shore personnel in a friendly and respectful manner to maintain/enhance the reputation and integrity of the Engineering Department.
**Basic Qualifications :**
+ Relevant HVAC qualifications
+ EPA certification
+ Shipboard or maritime industry experience
**Additional Information :**
This is a **SHIPBOARD** role.
You must:
+ Be genuinely interested in a career at sea and willing to live and work onboard a Disney Cruise Line vessel
+ Be willing to follow and perform safety role, emergency responsibilities, and associated responsibilities as specified in the ship Assembly Plan
+ Be willing to uphold the general safety management responsibilities as specified in the Safety Management System in areas and operations under their control
+ If applicable, be willing to share a confined cabin with other crew members and appreciative of working and living in a multicultural environment that has strict rules and regulations
Your Responsibilities:
+ Have a valid passport and C1/D Seaman's visa (DCL will provide you with documents to obtain this)
+ Complete a pre-employment medical
+ Obtain a criminal background check
+ Bring approved work shoes
** _Disney Cruise Line_ is a drug-free workplace. All new hires are required to undergo drug/alcohol testing within the first week onboard and throughout their contracts. Failure to pass the drug/alcohol testing will result in immediate termination.
\#DCLMTO
**Job ID:** 1250413BR
**Location:** United States
**Job Posting Company:** "Disney Cruise Line"
The Walt Disney Company and its Affiliated Companies are Equal Employment Opportunity employers and welcome all job seekers including individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or apply for a position, email Candidate.Accommodations@Disney.com with your request. This email address is not for general employment inquiries or correspondence. We will only respond to those requests that are related to the accessibility of the online application system due to a disability.
Sr Solutions Engineer
Walt Disney Co job in Seattle, WA
Disney Entertainment & ESPN Product and Technology (DEEP&T) Ad Platforms is responsible for delivering global advertising technology solutions for Disney's Linear & Addressable channels, brands and streaming services. With unmatched scale, premium content, and innovative capabilities, we are a market leader in advertising. We build and maintain proprietary technology, ranging from ad serving and ad delivery, campaign management, reporting as well as all the integrations - internal and external - that come with evolving and maintaining a best-in-class video advertising business.
The Ad Platforms Technical Operations team seeks an experienced Sr. Solutions Engineer to oversee and ensure the optimal performance of our Live Dynamic Ad Insertion (DAI) channel. The ideal candidate enjoys solving complex and technical problems and has experience in the Live DAI field. You will need proven leadership skills, a sense of urgency, experience with critical service operations, and the ability to problem-solve in high volume production environments. This is an exciting opportunity for a digital media enthusiast to join the fast-paced, talented professionals on the Ad Platform team.
Responsibilities
* Monitor and maintain operational dashboards in Conviva, Datadog, Snowflake, etc.
* Collect key performance metrics (KPM) tracking Live DAI performance and deliver weekly summaries / monthly KPM reports to diverse audience of advertising stakeholders
* Provide live event management support during non-business hours.
* Maintain detailed operational documentation for both internal and external consumption.
* Investigate complex issues, diagnose product bugs, and resolve requests
* Work with team to develop strategies to automate operational DAI workflows for live event management and addressable linear programming
* Develop strong partnerships with ad sales, account managers, engineering, infrastructure, design, and production teams to deliver strategic and tactical channel objectives.
* Assist in creating channel-specific onboarding and cross-training documentation
Required Qualifications
* Minimum of 5 years of experience in digital advertising operations or support, preferably with a focus in video advertising technology.
* Experience with OTT streaming technologies including HLS and MPEG-DASH
* Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate and partner across multiple teams and organizations
* Strong understanding of digital advertising specs including VAST, VMAP, SCTE, etc.
* Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate complex concepts to technical and unacquainted audiences
* Knowledge of professional software engineering practices & best practices for the full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations
* Strong presentation and documentation skills including experience working with Confluence, PowerPoint, and LucidChart
* Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
Preferred Qualifications
* Experience with live event management for high concurrency events
* Experience with digital advertising systems and ecosystems
* Experience with terminal commands, and scripting languages for task automation and debugging
* Experience tracing ad calls using proxy and debugging tools to decode VAST
* Experience with ad event tracking, log-level data processing, and reporting for ad campaign performance.
Required Education
* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Broadcasting, Digital Media, related technical fields, or equivalent experience
The hiring range for this position in NYC and Seattle, WA is $135,400 to $181,600 per year and in Santa Monica, CA is $129,300 to $173,300. 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.
About Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology:
At Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology, we're blending imagination and innovation to reimagine the ways people experience and engage with the world's most beloved stories and products. Our work is wide-ranging and deeply sophisticated. We create amazing experiences, transform the future of media, and build products and platforms that enable the connection between people everywhere and the stories and sports they love.
Disney's ability to marry world-class technology with one-of-a-kind creativity makes us unique. It is at the heart of our past, present, and future. We are Storytellers and Innovators. Creators and Builders. Entertainers and Engineers.
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 Streaming Technology LLC, which is part of a business we call Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology.
Disney Streaming Technology LLC 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.
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Manager Data Engineering
The Walt Disney Company job in Olympia, WA
**This is not a remote role. You must be in the local area or open to relocation.** **Manager, Data Engineering** The Walt Disney Company is a world leader in storytelling and innovation, spanning entertainment, technology, and experiences that inspire and delight audiences globally. At The Walt Disney Studios, we're building next-generation data capabilities to power smarter decisions and scalable operations across film, television, and digital media. We're seeking a Manager of Data Engineering to lead a team of skilled engineers focused on building scalable, modern data solutions. This role is ideal for a hands-on leader with deep expertise in data platforms, a strong architectural mindset, and a passion for delivering high-impact business value through data.
**Key Responsibilities**
+ Lead and mentor a data engineering team, ensuring high-quality delivery and technical excellence.
+ Translate business needs into scalable data solutions, aligned with the Studio's data strategy.
+ Oversee the design and implementation of robust data architectures, pipelines, and models using tools such as Snowflake, Airflow, and dbt.
+ Establish and enforce best practices across data modeling, automation, deployment, support operations, and lifecycle management.
+ Partner with stakeholders to identify analytics opportunities, ensuring alignment with business goals and measurable outcomes.
+ Promote a data-driven culture by improving data access, usability, and governance across the organization.
+ Manage project planning, resource allocation, and team development to maximize impact and efficiency.
+ Stay current with industry trends and tools, continuously evolving the team's capabilities.
**Required Qualifications**
+ **8+ years of experience in Data Engineering, Analytics, or a related technical domain, including 3+ years of experience with team leadership.**
+ **Expertise in AWS, Snowflake, Airflow, dbt, and advanced SQL.**
+ **Strong experience in data modeling, ETL/ELT design, and modern data warehousing principles.**
+ Proven track record of architecting and delivering enterprise-scale data solutions.
+ Familiarity with CI/CD processes and Agile methodologies.
+ Broad technical knowledge spanning data platforms, application development, infrastructure, and architecture.
+ Experience with multi-environment development (Dev/QA/Prod), code promotion workflows, and containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
+ Demonstrated success leading high-performing engineering teams, fostering a culture of ownership, trust, and continuous improvement.
+ Ability to translate vision into execution, influence across technical and non-technical teams, and drive alignment with business priorities.
+ Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience navigating complex, cross-functional environments.
**Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or related field.**
**Optional Qualifications**
+ **Exposure to AI/ML tooling and deployment, including Snowflake Cortex or similar platforms.**
+ **Experience supporting ML Ops workflows** or collaborating with data science teams to productionize models.
+ Familiarity with prompt engineering, model evaluation, or LLM integration is a plus.
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The hiring range for this position in Glendale, CA is $171,600 to $230,100 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.
**Job ID:** 10128529
**Location:** ,Washington
**Job Posting Company:** The Walt Disney Studios
The Walt Disney Company and its Affiliated Companies are Equal Employment Opportunity employers and welcome all job seekers including individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or apply for a position, email Candidate.Accommodations@Disney.com with your request. This email address is not for general employment inquiries or correspondence. We will only respond to those requests that are related to the accessibility of the online application system due to a disability.
Lead Data Governance Analyst
The Walt Disney Company job in Seattle, WA
Technology is at the heart of Disney's past, present, and future. Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology is a global organization of engineers, product developers, designers, technologists, data scientists, and more - all working to build and advance the technological backbone for Disney's media business globally.
The team marries technology with creativity to build world-class products, enhance storytelling, and drive velocity, innovation, and scalability for our businesses. We are Storytellers and Innovators. Creators and Builders. Entertainers and Engineers. We work with every part of The Walt Disney Company's media portfolio to advance the technological foundation and consumer media touch points serving millions of people around the world.
Here are a few reasons why we think you'd love working here:
Building the future of Disney's media: Our Technologists are designing and building the products and platforms that will power our media, advertising, and distribution businesses for years to come.
Reach, Scale & Impact: More than ever, Disney's technology and products serve as a signature doorway for fans' connections with the company's brands and stories. Disney+. Hulu. ESPN. ABC. ABC News…and many more. These products and brands - and the unmatched stories, storytellers, and events they carry - matter to millions of people globally.
Innovation: We develop and implement groundbreaking products and techniques that shape industry norms, and solve complex and distinctive technical problems.
Commerce, Data & Identity provides the core product management functions for areas crucial to Disney's media businesses. These include initiatives and products that power digital commerce, identity, and growth, as well as those that reach uniquely across The Walt Disney Company enterprise, such as messaging and privacy, among others. Additionally, it is responsible for the data engineering, science, and products for Disney Entertainment & ESPN, along with their interconnection with other parts of The Walt Disney Company.
The Lead Data Governance Analyst will be essential in ensuring effective data governance across Disney, focusing on data stewardship, developing and operationalizing data policies, standards, and processes, data cataloging and metadata management, and reference data management. This role will lead and manage data governance projects, develop and operationalize key data governance policies, standards, and processes, ensure all data projects are in compliance with data governance policies, support alignment of our critical KPIs and metrics, and ensure best practice data management for our master and reference data.
Responsibilities and Duties of the Role:
Lead and manage data governance initiatives ensuring timely completion and delivery.
Communicate and present data governance initiatives and progress to senior management.
Author data policies, processes, and procedures per best practice data management standards to support data governance initiatives, as well as data product projects.
Monitor and audit data governance processes to ensure compliance with policies and standards.
Partner with our Data Stewards who are responsible for data ownership, classification, and metadata management of our data products and platforms, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and Data Governance policies.
Lead Business and Functional Data Working Groups to assess and document current-state business processes, identify data-related challenges, and synthesize findings into best practice recommendations, ensuring their implementation through to completion.
Advocate for data governance initiatives and promotes a culture of data stewardship and accountability across the organization.
Provide training and support to stakeholders to increase data literacy and awareness of data governance principles.
Mentor and coach junior team members to grow the team's data governance knowledge base.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, and/or equitable experience
7+ years of hands-on experience in Data Governance, Master Data Management, Data Quality, or Metadata Management disciplines.
Deep understanding of Data Governance principles, policies, and best practices; knowledge of data ownership, data classification, metadata management, and compliance with regulatory requirements such as GDPR, CCPA, COPPA is essential.
Outstanding verbal, written, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with all levels of management. This includes active listening, understanding stakeholder needs, managing expectations, conflict resolution, and delivering high-quality service to foster trust and satisfaction.
Excellent follow-up skills and the ability to take initiative, as well as a proactive problem-solving approach, leveraging critical thinking and analytical skills to develop innovative solutions.
Experience with a data catalog tool such as Alation, Collibra, or Informatica Axon.
Ability to manage multiple complex projects, competing priorities, working independently with guidance in only the most complex situations.
Preferred Qualifications:
Masters Degree in a related field, and/or related certification/s
Experience in the Media & Entertainment field, and/or consulting
Hands-on experience with Snowflake and Databricks environments.
Knowledge of any of the following: Python, SQL, AWS, GitHub.
Experience with a reporting tool such as Tableau or Looker.
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The hiring range for this position in Santa Monica, CA is $141,900 to $190,300 per year and in Seattle, WA is $148,700 to $199,400 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.
Job Posting Segment:
Product Management
Job Posting Primary Business:
PM - Data Product
Primary Job Posting Category:
Data Governance & Administration
Employment Type:
Full time
Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:
Seattle, WA, USA
Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:
USA - CA - 2450 Broadway
Date Posted:
2025-07-01
Auto-ApplySenior Development Engineer in Test (SDET) - iOS, Swift, Xcode
Walt Disney Co job in Seattle, WA
Senior Software Engineer - Mobile Testing (iOS or Android) On any given day at Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology (DE&E Tech), we are 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 is 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 would love working here:
* Building the future of Disney's Streaming, Sports, and Entertainment business: DE&E Technologists are designing and building the backend systems, API's and mobile applications that will power Disney's media, advertising, and distribution businesses.
* Reach and Scale: The products and platforms this group builds and operates on 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.
About the Organization
Engineering Services designs, builds, and sustains technology that powers DE&E Technology's worldwide content production and distribution platforms. In doing so, they contribute to a series of cross-functional services and technologies, including Quality Engineering, Data Analytics, Software Development, Broadcast Infrastructure, and Networking & Security. The Quality Engineering team validates all work before production, including web, mobile, living room applications, media, services, non-consumer-facing products and more.
We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. The Walt Disney Company is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.
* This is an onsite position and must sit in either our Glendale or Seattle Technology offices*
Job Summary:
Engineering Services designs, builds, and sustains technology that powers DE&E Technology's worldwide content production and distribution platforms. In doing so, they contribute to a series of cross-functional services and technologies, including Quality Engineering, Data Analytics, Software Development, Broadcast Infrastructure, and Networking & Security. The Quality Engineering team validates all work before production, including web, mobile, living room applications, media, services, non-consumer-facing products and more.
As a member of our team, you will strive to accomplish the following goals:
* Contributing to the successful implementation of solutions for complex technical problems with DE &ET engineering teams
* Owning the development and maintenance of one or more functional areas of test automation and tooling, execution environments, build systems and tooling used across multiple products
* Contribute to the successful design & implementation of one or more project features with input from senior engineers
* Check-in valuable, clean code daily that adds new features and capabilities
* Becoming a member of our Quality Engineering team, increasing quality through innovation, automated test creation, curiosity, and thoughtful debate.
Responsibilities and Duties of the Role:
* Collaborate with engineering teams to implement a scalable and high-performing full-stack quality solution.
* Design and develop test automation frameworks, CI/CD pipelines, build systems, and reporting tools to support the flagship streaming mobile apps D+ and Hulu. Lead development efforts, either independently or by mentoring and guiding a team of junior engineers.
* Continuously identify and pursue opportunities to enhance systems, products, or services with each iteration.
* Maintain comprehensive documentation for both end users and project contributors.
* Provide training for end users and developers on automation tools and frameworks.
* Investigate and resolve framework or environmental issues impacting our services.
* Become an integral member of the Platform & Data Engineering team, fostering innovation to increase productivity and championing Disney's core value of quality.
Required Education, Experience/Skills/Training:
* Bachelor's degree in computer science or a closely related.
* 5+ years of progressive experience in software development, including test automation for both front-end and back-end services.
* 3+ years of experience in test automation and unit testing frameworks for iOS or Android apps.
* Proficiency in object-oriented design and expertise in one or more programming languages: Swift, Kotlin, Java, or Node.js/TypeScript.
* Excellent problem-solving skills.
* Strong collaboration skills and familiarity with standard Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) tools such as Jira, Confluence, and version control systems like GitLab or GitHub.
* Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to deliver project tasks on time.
* Strong verbal and written communication skills, with an elevated level of motivation and a self-starting attitude.
Preferred Qualifications:
* Experience delivering production iOS/Android apps.
* Experience developing applications in cloud platforms. (e.g., AWS)
* Experience working with cloud-based testing infrastructures. (e.g., SauceLabs)
* Experience working with Agile methodologies.
* Experience working with Docker, Kubernetes, Spinnaker, and continuous integration/delivery systems.
* Experience writing Gherkin syntax to facilitate the development of automated test scenarios.
* Experience developing advanced mocking mechanisms. (e.g., rule-based proxies and dummy-services)
* Experience with test suite/case/run management tools. (e.g., JIRA Xray, etc.)
Role Location:
This is a Hybrid role requiring 4 days onsite (Monday-Thursday) in one of the following office locations:
* Glendale, CA
* Santa Monica, CA
* Seattle, WA
* San Francisco, CA
* New York, NY
The hiring range for this position in Los Angeles, CA is $138,900 to $186,000 per year, is $145,400 to $195,000 per year in Seattle, WA is $152,100 to $203,900 per year in San Francisco, CA and is $145,400 to $195,000 per year in New York City, NY. 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.
About Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology:
At Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology, we're blending imagination and innovation to reimagine the ways people experience and engage with the world's most beloved stories and products. Our work is wide-ranging and deeply sophisticated. We create amazing experiences, transform the future of media, and build products and platforms that enable the connection between people everywhere and the stories and sports they love.
Disney's ability to marry world-class technology with one-of-a-kind creativity makes us unique. It is at the heart of our past, present, and future. We are Storytellers and Innovators. Creators and Builders. Entertainers and Engineers.
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 Streaming Technology LLC, which is part of a business we call Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology.
Disney Streaming Technology LLC 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.
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Sr Knowledge Manager
Walt Disney Co job in Seattle, WA
At Disney, we're storytellers. We make the impossible, possible. The Walt Disney Company (TWDC) is a world-class entertainment and technological leader. Walt's passion was to continuously envision new ways to move audiences around the world-a passion that remains our touchstone in an enterprise that stretches from theme parks, resorts and a cruise line to sports, news, movies and a variety of other businesses. Uniting each endeavor is a commitment to creating and delivering unforgettable experiences - and we're constantly looking for new ways to enhance these exciting experiences.
The Enterprise Technology mission is to deliver technology solutions that align to business strategies while enabling enterprise efficiency and promoting cross-company collaborative innovation. The Enterprise Technology organization drives competitive advantage by enhancing our consumer experiences, enabling business growth, and advancing operational excellence.
Team Description:
This role is part of the Technology Enablement & Adoption (TEA) organization. Our mission is to ensure that TWDC employees and Cast Members are aware of Enterprise Technology-provided technologies and technology changes, and to enable them to use our technologies well and in ways that enhance their work and support responsible and efficient collaboration and communication with partners.
Responsibilities of Role:
Who you are
* You have outstanding writing skills, but just as importantly, you love working with people. You can partner with a technologist and understand their technical jargon, but you can also put yourself in an end user's shoes and write for their understanding. You have a gift for injecting friendliness and even excitement into topics other writers would consider dry or boring, and you're passionate about helping others learn new things. You're good at building relationships with others and want to help them anyway you can: whether that's writing an article, conducting an interview to understand them better, or building a communications campaign to reach people where they are. You're good at strategy and knowledge base design and can streamline disparate and fragmented information into a well-organized and accessible repository.
What you will be doing
The Senior Knowledge Manager focuses on knowledge creation and strategy for our internal knowledge base: D Tools IT, but will also assist with additional teamwork, such as customer support and communications. This may include:
* Technical Writing - creating and publishing FAQs, how-to articles, feature comparisons, descriptions for request forms, and other related content, with an eye toward simplicity.
* Knowledge Strategy - maintain a bird's-eye view of all content in the knowledge base, ensuring consistently in structure and tone, accuracy of content, and recommendations for new and updated ways to present information and track value. Design the knowledge base to remove redundancy and to encourage regular updates that keep content fresh and reduce the number of orphaned articles.
* HTML and Image Support - Create images as needed for content; partner with graphic designers to implement CSS styles; and lightweight to moderate content editing in HTML when the WYSIWYG editor is insufficient for some formatting changes.
* Reporting - Track article views, search terms, and other data to make decisions on new or updated content. Proactively suggest updates that will keep content fresh and engaging.
* Managing Translations Process - ensure new and updated articles are made available to international teams, and that translations are made available in timely manner for product/service launches.
* Monitoring Trends - Monitor reports from the IT service portal, Help Desk team, and within internal social media to ensure top questions are addressed and that the portal is user-focused rather than service-focused.
* Customer Support - Email, support channels, bugs, new feature announcements
* Communications - Direct email, support channels, and digital displays; provide a go-to resource so that communications can be kept short and engaging.
* Upgrade Support - Test and provide feedback on new functionality and QA support during upgrades of the knowledge base tool itself.
Must Haves:
* Minimum of 5+ years of experience writing technical documentation
* Experience in customer-facing communications or relations role within a technology organization (IT organization or Enterprise Software vendor)
* Ability to gather information from SMEs (service managers, developers) to produce written documentation for business users
* Demonstrated strong written and verbal skills; can turn complex concepts into easy-to-understand resources
* Flexible, versatile writing across different media types
* Customer empathy - ability to anticipate questions from a diverse audience, and answer those questions in documentation
* Optimism/resilience - can remain positive during article review process
* Experience designing, maintaining, and managing a large knowledge base
* Intermediate-to-advanced experience with HTML 5 and CSS 3 for web layout and design
* Experience in customer-facing communications or relations role within a technology organization (IT organization or Enterprise Software vendor)
Nice to Haves:
* Experience in IT Operations or IT Support in an enterprise environment
* Content authoring and web publishing with WordPress or other modern web CMS platforms
* Experience with end-user change management planning and execution
* Experience managing and updating knowledge in ServiceNow
* Experience with multimedia formats such as infographics or short videos
* 3-5 years technical experience collaborating with IT or software engineering teams in communications, technical writing or learning & development
Education:
* Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent work experience
The hiring range for this position in Los Angeles is $87,100 to $106,200 per year, in Seattle is $91,200 to $111,200 per year, and in Florida is $83,000 to $101,100 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.
Security Engineer - Security Architecture and Engineering
Walt Disney Co job in Seattle, WA
Department Description: At Disney, we're storytellers. We make the impossible, possible. The Walt Disney Company (TWDC) is a world-class entertainment and technological leader. Walt's passion was to continuously envision new ways to move audiences around the world-a passion that remains our touchstone in an enterprise that stretches from theme parks, resorts and a cruise line to sports, news, movies and a variety of other businesses. Uniting each endeavor is a commitment to creating and delivering unforgettable experiences - and we're constantly looking for new ways to enhance these exciting experiences.
The Enterprise Technology mission is to deliver technology solutions that align to business strategies while enabling enterprise efficiency and promoting cross-company collaborative innovation. Our group drives competitive advantage by enhancing our consumer experiences, enabling business growth, and advancing operational excellence.
The Global Information Security (GIS) organization strives to secure the magic by employing best-in-class services to assess, prevent, detect, and respond to cyber threats that present risk to The Walt Disney Company. We enable the business by integrating enterprise and business segment-specific supported services to create a robust, efficient, and adaptable cybersecurity program. Our key objectives are to:
* Secure the Magic by protecting information systems and platforms.
* Reduce Risk by proactively assessing, preventing, and detecting to prevent harm to the Company and our Guests.
* Strengthen the business through optimizing execution, application, and technology used to protect the Company.
* Innovate by investing in core capabilities to enhance operational efficiency.
Team Description:
The GIS Security Architecture and Engineering team is Disney's trusted authority in security architecture, solution engineering, and secure product delivery. We provide innovative, standards-based capabilities and exceptional service that evolve with our clients' needs-ensuring protection, agility, and peace of mind across the enterprise. We empower transformational innovation by designing and implementing scalable security architectures and frameworks that enhance resiliency, enable agility, and safeguard Disney's global technology ecosystem. Our work protects the integrity of Disney's storytelling, experiences, and operations-reducing risk, enabling agility, and ensuring resilience in a rapidly evolving threat landscape.
We are hiring a Security Engineer - Security Architecture and Engineering!
Responsibilities of the Role:
* Design, develop, and implement secure solutions and reference architectures that align with business objectives, enterprise standards, and evolving threats.
* Provide situation-based guidance during solution design, leveraging in-depth knowledge of security technologies, policies, and controls to ensure alignment with Disney's security requirements and industry best practices.
* Translate security requirements into scalable technical controls integrated across systems, applications, and cloud environments.
* Execute advanced risk and threat analysis activities, including threat modeling, architecture risk reviews, and vulnerability assessments.
* Incorporate internal incident trends and external threat intelligence to proactively shape security decisions and architectural guidance.
* Evaluate security posture across platforms and technologies, recommending pragmatic and business-aligned mitigations.
* Create and maintain security architecture artifacts such as reference architectures, control frameworks, design patterns, standards, and policies.
* Support governance through documentation of control mapping, compliance alignment (e.g., NIST, CIS, ISO 27001), and integration into solution development.
* Translate complex security issues into understandable terms and balanced recommendations that consider business context, impact, and feasibility.
* Facilitate security reviews and ensure follow-through on findings, including mitigation planning, exception tracking, and risk acceptance where appropriate.
* Document engineering designs, security findings, risk decisions, and solution status to support transparency, auditability, and knowledge-sharing across the organization.
* Ensure configuration standards align with internal policy, regulatory requirements, and industry benchmarks such as CIS Benchmarks, NIST 800-53, and DISA STIGs.
Must Haves:
* 3+ years' experience in Security Architecture & Engineering
* 3+ years' experience securing workloads and services in public cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform), including implementing native cloud security controls, identity and policy management, and secure configuration of cloud services.
* Proven ability to create conceptual, logical, and physical security architecture diagrams, with a deep understanding of common vulnerabilities and countermeasures across systems and networks.
* Experience in designing and implementing security controls, including those for information protection, identity and access management (e.g., Kerberos, NTLM, Active Directory), and networking technologies (e.g., routing, switching, SDN, containerization, elastic compute).
* Strong working knowledge of risk analysis methodologies and the design of compensating controls in complex environments.
* Familiarity with leading cybersecurity frameworks and methodologies, such as NIST 800-53, NIST 800-30, MITRE ATT&CK, STRIDE, and general compliance programs and regulations (e.g., SOX, HIPAA, PCI DSS).
Nice to Haves:
* 3+ years of experience in at least 2 of the following domains: Security and Risk Management, Asset Security, Communications and Network Security, Identity and Access Management (IAM), Security Assessment and Testing, Security Operations, Software Development Security (including DevSecOps or secure coding practices)
* Familiarity with enterprise architecture frameworks such as TOGAF, and their application in aligning security requirements with business and IT strategies.
* Knowledge in applying cybersecurity principles in the implementation of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
* Security Certifications: CISSP, CCSP, AWS Certified Public Cloud Architect, CISM, CRISC, CISA, MCSE Cloud, VMWare VCP6 Cloud, EMCCA cloud computing Architect, or GIAC
Education:
* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software, Electrical or Electronics Engineering, or comparable field of study, and/or equivalent work experience
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The hiring range for this position in Seattle, WA is $112,000 - $150,100 per year and in Burbank, CA is $106,900 - $143,300 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.
About The Walt Disney Company (Corporate):
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.
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AI Architect, Distinguished Software Engineer
The Walt Disney Company job in Seattle, WA
Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology
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.
Job Summary:
You will define and evolve the end‑to‑end architecture of Disney's Ads Technology Platform-spanning ad serving, programmatic exchange and unified selection, identity & privacy, forecasting & pacing, measurement, and AI‑driven optimization. In this strategic role, you will shape the long-term technical direction of our ad-serving, targeting, bidding, and measurement systems, driving innovations that impact billions of ad impressions and generate critical revenue for the business. As a technical leader at the highest level of our engineering organization, you will partner with senior engineers, product leaders, and business stakeholders to define and realize a scalable, privacy-safe, and intelligent ads platform. You'll be responsible for driving architectural excellence across distributed systems, machine learning infrastructure, real-time decision engines, and data platforms.
You will collaborate with stakeholders to understand software engineering and data needs and establish architecture standards. You will act as subject matter expert and be responsible for working with a talented team of software and data engineers to drive delivery of solutions for our business and technical partners. You will also provide mentorship and professional growth with the goal to build our next generation of engineering leaders.
Responsibilities and Duties of the Role:
Architect end-to-end AdTech platforms for real-time ad decisioning, pricing, and forecasting.
Build scalable data pipelines for audience segmentation, targeting, and measurement.
Lead the design of ML models and APIs for creative optimization and outcome-based targeting.
Partner with product, data science, and sales teams to maximize yield and advertiser outcomes.
Set best practices for data governance, model monitoring, and responsible AI.
Mentor engineers and influence technical strategy across teams.
Drive innovation by evaluating emerging technologies and recommending adoption where appropriate, both in software development and data management.
Oversee the evaluation and selection of tools, frameworks, and platforms to support both software development and data management efforts.
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards related to both software and data architecture, as well as data governance and security.
Act as a technical evangelist, promoting a culture of excellence and thought leadership within the organization, encompassing both software engineering and data management domains.
Participate in executive-level discussions and decision-making processes related to technology strategy and investment, providing insights and recommendations for both software and data architecture initiatives.
Database Design: Design and implement database structures, ensuring scalability, performance, and adherence to industry best practices.
Data Integration: Develop strategies for seamless data integration across various systems and platforms, promoting interoperability and data consistency.
Data Security: Establish and enforce data security measures, including access controls, encryption, and compliance with privacy regulations.
Performance Optimization: Monitor and optimize database performance, addressing issues related to speed, efficiency, and reliability.
Metadata Management: Oversee the management of metadata, ensuring accurate documentation and understanding of data elements, relationships, and lineage.
Training and Education: Conduct training sessions for staff on software and data-related tools, best practices, and data governance principles.
Documentation: Maintain comprehensive documentation for software and data architecture, including data models, schemas, and architecture decisions.
Required Education, Experience/Skills/Training:
Bachelor's in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Science, or a related field.
15+ years of engineering experience, with 5+ in AI/ML and AdTech data systems.
Strong coding skills.
Expertise in big data & streaming frameworks and cloud platforms.
Hands-on experience with ML frameworks.
Proven ability to design high-scale, real-time systems in AdTech, MarTech, or related domains.
Excellent communicator who can bridge technical and business needs.
The hiring range for this position in Seattle, WA is $304,900.00 to $408,900.00 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.
Job Posting Segment:
Ad Platforms
Job Posting Primary Business:
AP - Software Engineering
Primary Job Posting Category:
Software Engineer
Employment Type:
Full time
Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:
Seattle, WA, USA
Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:
USA - CA - Market St, USA - NY - 7 Hudson Square
Date Posted:
2025-10-10
Auto-ApplySenior Security Specialist
Walt Disney Co job in Seattle, WA
At Disney, we're storytellers. We make the impossible, possible. The Walt Disney Company is a world-class entertainment and technological leader. Walt's passion was to continuously envision new ways to move audiences around the world-a passion that remains our touchstone in an enterprise that stretches from theme parks, resorts and a cruise line to sports, news, movies and a variety of other businesses. Uniting each endeavor is a commitment to creating and delivering unforgettable experiences - and we're constantly looking for new ways to enhance and protect these exciting experiences.
The Enterprise Technology mission is to deliver technology solutions that align to business strategies while enabling enterprise efficiency and promoting cross-company collaborative innovation. Our group drives competitive advantage by enhancing our consumer experiences, enabling business growth, and advancing operational excellence.
The Global Information Security (GIS) organization strives to secure the magic by employing best-in-class services to assess, prevent, detect, and respond to cyber threats that present risk to The Walt Disney Company. We enable the business by integrating enterprise and business segment-specific supported services to create a robust, efficient, and adaptable cybersecurity program. Our key objectives are to:
* Secure the Magic by protecting information systems and platforms.
* Reduce Risk by proactively assessing, preventing, and detecting to prevent harm to the Company and our Guests.
* Strengthen the business through optimizing execution, application, and technology used to protect the Company.
* Innovate by investing in core capabilities to enhance operational efficiency.
Team Description:
As a member of the Cyber Remediation Operations team, you will work closely with the Disney Entertainment business teams in protecting Disney's highly respected Disney Entertainment portfolio, including ESPN, Disney+, Hulu, and ABC.
Responsibilities of Role:
* Review reports, assessments, and findings to develop and prioritize appropriate remediation or corrective action plans.
* Collaborate with IT, security teams, business partners, and operational teams to drive remediation of security deficiencies.
* Regularly communicate portfolio health results to stakeholders, including technical and non-technical audiences.
* Develop and document risk mitigation strategies when compliance cannot be achieved.
* Analyze business areas and develop improvement plans to strengthen security posture.
* Drive improvement to security baselines, policies and standards.
* Verify implemented remediation and corrective action activity achieves compliance with TWDC policies and standards.
* Stay updated on evolving cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, trends, technologies, and best practices and incorporate them into IT and business practices.
* Consolidate data from multiple sources into clear, concise, actionable presentations for senior management, communicating data-driven insights.
* Support the on-time delivery of security and compliance initiatives.
Must Haves:
* Minimum of 5+ Years of related cybersecurity experience
* Demonstrated experience facilitating cyber remediation and vulnerability management.
* Ability to handle confidential information with integrity.
* Ability to work well with individuals and teams with varying technical and business backgrounds.
* Understanding of security frameworks and standards.
* Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills with attention to detail.
* Established problem-solving skills with an ability to develop creative alternatives to complex problems, as well as continuous process improvement skills.
* Experience working in a security program for a large and complex organization.
Nice to Haves:
* Working knowledge of industry compliance programs such as PCI, SOX, etc.
* One or more general security certifications including Security+, CySA+, AWS, GSEC, GICSP, CISSP, or other relevant certifications
* One or more vulnerability assessment or auditing certification including CISA, CISM, GCCC, GSNA or other relevant certifications
Education:
* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software, Electrical or Electronics Engineering, or comparable field of study, and/or equivalent work experience
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The hiring range for this position in Glendale, CA is $117,500 to $157,500 per year and in Seattle, WA is $123,000 to $165,000 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.
About The Walt Disney Company (Corporate):
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.
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Lead Data Product Engineer
Walt Disney Co job in Seattle, WA
At Disney Experiences Technology, our team creates world-class immersive digital experiences for the Company's premier vacation brands including Disney's Parks & Resorts worldwide, Disney Cruise Line, Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa, and Disney Vacation Club. The Disney Experiences Technology team is responsible for the end-to-end digital and physical Guest experience for all technology & digital-led initiatives across the Attractions & Entertainment, Food & Beverage, Resorts & Transportation, and Merchandise lines of business as well as other initiatives including the MyDisneyExperience app and Hey, Disney!
You Will
* Lead the delivery of data modeling, data contract design & creation, and product lifecycle management for enterprise data products.
* Define and evolve data product strategies aligned with financial and operational objectives.
* Serve as a subject matter expert on data modeling, and integration practices.
* Partner with engineering leads to ensure scalable, performant, and secure data solutions.
* Coordinate cross-functional initiatives and stakeholder engagement to ensure alignment and transparency.
* Analyze and work on gap analysis for management of financial and operational data pipelines from various sources into a modernized platform.
* Develop and manage timelines, budgets, acceptance criteria, and service levels for data initiatives.
* Represent the data product function in executive-level discussions and strategic planning.
You Have
* 7+ years of experience delivering data solutions, including direct leadership of engineering teams and studios.
* Proven experience in data product management, with a strong focus on financial or operational data domains.
* Strong data modelling design and documentation skills following the full delivery life cycle of business engagement through to conceptual, logical and physical data design and project delivery; supporting business units' data, business intelligence and AI/ML needs
* Deep technical knowledge of platforms and tools such as AWS, Snowflake, dbt, and infrastructure-as-code (Terraform/CDK).
* Experience with streaming data processing concepts including batch and real-time in-the-moment insight creation and distribution
* Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to influence across all levels of the organization.
* Deep technical authority on data engineering delivery practices, able to speak to capabilities and processes to multiple levels of the organization
* Experience working in the hospitality, travel, or entertainment industry is a plus.
Required Education
* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, or a related field and/or equivalent work experience.
Preferred Education
* Master's degree in a related field.
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The hiring range for this position in Anaheim, California and Glendale, CA is $155,700 to $208,700 per year and in Seattle, Washington is $163,100 to $218,700 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.
About Disney Experiences:
Disney Experiences brings the magic of Disney stories and franchises to life through theme parks, resorts, cruise ships, unique vacation experiences, products and more around the world. Disney shines in the travel industry with six resort destinations in the United States, Europe and Asia; a top-rated cruise line; a popular vacation ownership program; and an award-winning guided family adventure business. Plus, Disney's global consumer products operations include the world's leading licensing business; the world's largest children's publishing brands; one of the world's largest licensors of games across all platforms; and Disney store locations around the world and on the web.
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 Walt Disney Attractions Technology LLC, which is part of a business we call Disney Experiences.
Walt Disney Attractions Technology LLC 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.
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Data Analyst
The Walt Disney Company job in Seattle, WA
Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology Technology is at the heart of Disney's past, present, and future. Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology is a global organization of engineers, product developers, designers, technologists, data scientists, and more - all working to build and advance the technological backbone for Disney's media business globally.
The team marries technology with creativity to build world-class products, enhance storytelling, and drive velocity, innovation, and scalability for our businesses. We are Storytellers and Innovators. Creators and Builders. Entertainers and Engineers. We work with every part of The Walt Disney Company's media portfolio to advance the technological foundation and consumer media touch points serving millions of people around the world.
Here are a few reasons why we think you'd love working here:
**Building the future of Disney's media:** Our Technologists are designing and building the products and platforms that will power our media, advertising, and distribution businesses for years to come. **Reach, Scale & Impact:** More than ever, Disney's technology and products serve as a signature doorway for fans' connections with the company's brands and stories. Disney+. Hulu. ESPN. ABC. ABC News...and many more. These products and brands - and the unmatched stories, storytellers, and events they carry - matter to millions of people globally. **Innovation:** We develop and implement groundbreaking products and techniques that shape industry norms and solve complex and distinctive technical problems.
The Business Operations team helps guide and articulate technology strategy and research and is responsible for driving the day-to-day operation of the Product & Technology organization, including: project and portfolio management and tracking; organization-level capital, space, and resource management and allocation; process management; technical incident management; and our administrative and workplace experience support team.
The Data Analyst role within the Planning and Delivery Operations team partners closely with Portfolio, Finance, HR, Global Program Management (GPM) and leads within our Technology pillars to logistically manage and orchestrate essential business workflows across the organization. This function plays a key role in the execution, optimization, and standardization of the organization's cost and resource allocation models. You will be involved in the management, integrity, analysis, and documentation of data that support our internal operations, the resourcing necessary to deliver our projects, and cost allocations for the businesses we support.
The Data Analyst will develop and maintain frameworks and procedures to produce reporting data in both static and real-time formats while maintaining the highest quality and accuracy. The ideal candidate has proven problem-solving skills, a sense of urgency, and experience with technical programs, data analytics and business operations. This role offers the unique opportunity to work on both tactical actions that drive our near-term business operations, and strategic initiatives that will define our future.
**Responsibilities**
+ Build a deep understanding of costing and resourcing data related to our internal teams and functional partners
+ Support internal business workflows, such as service costing, workforce management, and resource planning
+ Track and report on key performance metrics
+ Perform data and compliance audits on a variety of areas such as standardization and timely reporting to ensure consistency and accuracy
+ System admin and support responsibilities for planning tools that are managed by the team
+ Conduct training on planning tools to enable other team members to become informed and self-proficient
+ Assist in defining, establishing, and implementing enhancements to operational processes, procedural documentation, and tool requirements
+ Provide support to Product Strategy, Program, and Portfolio teams across the organization
+ Identify areas of opportunity for data improvement and operational tactics that improve performance throughout the initiative lifecycle
+ Create presentations that summarize analytics and tell a story for management review
+ Collaborate with project teams, resource managers, and project leaders on resource needs and identify resource constraints when they arise
+ Identify, track, and help resolve cross-portfolio dependencies and conflicts
+ Support Technology Planning and Operations framework, governance, and processes
+ Support the completion of special projects and deliver ad-hoc requests as required
**Basic Qualifications**
+ 3+ years of experience in informatics, data analytics, data engineering or technical fields
+ Strong written and verbal skills and the ability to communicate effectively across multiple levels of the organization
+ Must be a team player who is motivated, disciplined, flexible, and able to work effectively in collaborative and autonomous environments
+ Exhibit critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical capabilities with strong attention to detail
+ Understand the strategic objectives to integrate seemingly disparate goals into a broader plan for synchronized, harmonious execution while delivering high value to the organization
+ Ability to work and adapt to a fast-paced dynamic environment with consistent change
+ Solid understanding of technology and business to tell the 'story' behind the data
+ Ability to create and present materials to management to drive decision-making and tell a compelling story
+ Experience compiling data and building reports/dashboards with BI visualization tools
+ Possess solid computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite
+ Exhibit advanced Excel / Google Sheets knowledge including complex formulas
**Required Qualifications**
+ Experience working with Smartsheet, Airtable, SQL queries and Tableau
**Preferred Qualifications**
+ Experience working with JIRA and Snowflake (SQL)
+ Prior experience in Media/Entertainment is a plus, but not a prerequisite
+ Familiarity with data modeling and predictive analytics
**Required Education**
+ Bachelor's degree in technical field- Data Science, Statistics, Business Finance/Economics, Informatics, Computer Science
The hiring range for this position in Washington is $102,100.00-$136,900.00 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.
**Job ID:** 10138294
**Location:** Seattle,Washington
**Job Posting Company:** Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology
The Walt Disney Company and its Affiliated Companies are Equal Employment Opportunity employers and welcome all job seekers including individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or apply for a position, email Candidate.Accommodations@Disney.com with your request. This email address is not for general employment inquiries or correspondence. We will only respond to those requests that are related to the accessibility of the online application system due to a disability.
Manager, Product Management - Ad Platform Technology
Walt Disney Co job in Seattle, WA
Technology is at the heart of Disney's past, present, and future. Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology is a global organization of engineers, product developers, designers, technologists, data scientists, and more - all working to build and advance the technological backbone for Disney's media business globally.
The team marries technology with creativity to build world-class products, enhance storytelling, and drive velocity, innovation, and scalability for our businesses. We are Storytellers and Innovators. Creators and Builders. Entertainers and Engineers. We work with every part of The Walt Disney Company's media portfolio to advance the technological foundation and consumer media touch points serving millions of people around the world.
Here are a few reasons why we think you'd love working here:
* Building the future of Disney's media: Our Technologists are designing and building the products and platforms that will power our media, advertising, and distribution businesses for years to come.
* Reach, Scale & Impact: More than ever, Disney's technology and products serve as a signature doorway for fans' connections with the company's brands and stories. Disney+. Hulu. ESPN. ABC. ABC News…and many more. These products and brands - and the unmatched stories, storytellers, and events they carry - matter to millions of people globally.
* Innovation: We develop and implement groundbreaking products and techniques that shape industry norms, and solve complex and distinctive technical problems.
Ad Platforms is responsible for Disney's industry-leading ad technology and products - driving advertising performance, innovation, and value in Disney's sports, news, and entertainment content, across all media platforms.
As a Manager, Product Management within the Ad Platform technology team at DE&ET, you will be a part of the team defining Addressable advertising. You will lead a team of high-performing product managers overseeing a key product domain. You will also be responsible for the product strategy, business, and functional requirements consumable for engineering, and driving execution to establish the platform's future. The right person for this role can identify business value, solve complex problems, concisely articulate solutions to technical and non-technical stakeholders and ultimately drive results. If you are someone who can drive strategy, create innovative Ad tech solutions, and bring a passion for building the future of advertising technology, this is a great role for you.
Within the Ad Platform tech team, the Audience Data and Measurement team is responsible for first-party and third-party products that verify ad delivery and ad effectiveness; for delivering personalized ads to viewers based on behavior, demographics or detailed viewing context; and for defining strategies and data flows that link internal and external outcomes to ad exposures on our platforms, and drive insights that generate lift for the outcomes that matter to our advertising business.
Responsibilities and Duties of the Role:
* Establish product strategy for Audience Data, identifying, evaluating and executing against the strategic roadmap to maximize value.
* Drive alignment with partners in Disney Ad Sales, Content Platforms, Identity, and Ad Product in maintaining a common vision and shared strategy to realize data capabilities.
* Drive business results leveraging data, including the expansion of measurement and targeting capabilities to new territories and platforms, domestically and internationally.
* Lead initiatives championing the use of Disney's first-party data to expand reach, increase match rates, and lift measurements.
* Continue to enhance and expand Disney's industry-leading contextual products, building new applications for rich content metadata.
* Evaluate, select and integrate internal and external data sources that measure the effectiveness of Disney Advertising in driving outcomes.
* Provide data solutions that realize outcome-based advertising for all of our demand platforms.
* Partner with Product and Engineering teams in Data and BI to enrich insights about the complexion of our advertising supply.
* Oversee the implementation of third-party metrics that support advertising monetization, billing and reporting.
* Lead data sharing efforts to securely share data with internal and external partners.
* Drive commercialization inputs for product launches and partner with GTM teams and analytics teams to define and instrument clear success metrics
* Lead OKR and KPI definition for the Advertising Data Platform product team ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
* Evaluate and recommend investments to maximize impact of the product portfolio, inclusive of staffing, partnership and data needs
* Manage and motivate product managers, establishing clear standards across the team for product specifications, backlog health, and consumable requirements for engineering partners
* Partner with Engineering to be able to architect and establish the effective and timely delivery of innovation
Required Education, Experience/Skills/Training:
Basic Qualifications
* 8+ years of product management experience, highly preferred from established technology or digital media company
* 3+ years of experience leading a team of data product managers preferred
* Strong technical and domain expertise of data platforms including expertise with SQL and various data lake/warehouse solutions such as Databricks, Snowflake, BigQuery, Redshift, Oracle
* Bachelor's degree in relevant field of study.
The hiring range for this position in Los Angeles, CA is $171,600 to $230,100 per year, in New York, NY and Seattle, WA is $179,700 to $241,000 per year, and in San Francisco, CA is $187,900 to $252,000 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.
About Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology:
At Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology, we're blending imagination and innovation to reimagine the ways people experience and engage with the world's most beloved stories and products. Our work is wide-ranging and deeply sophisticated. We create amazing experiences, transform the future of media, and build products and platforms that enable the connection between people everywhere and the stories and sports they love.
Disney's ability to marry world-class technology with one-of-a-kind creativity makes us unique. It is at the heart of our past, present, and future. We are Storytellers and Innovators. Creators and Builders. Entertainers and Engineers.
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 Streaming Technology LLC, which is part of a business we call Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology.
Disney Streaming Technology LLC 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.
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Software Engineer II- Android
The Walt Disney Company job in Seattle, WA
Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology
Technology is at the heart of Disney's past, present, and future. Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology is a global organization of engineers, product developers, designers, technologists, data scientists, and more - all working to build and advance the technological backbone for Disney's media business globally. The team marries technology with creativity to build world-class products, enhance storytelling, and drive velocity, innovation, and scalability for our businesses. We are Storytellers and Innovators. Creators and Builders. Entertainers and Engineers. We work with every part of The Walt Disney Company's media portfolio to advance the technological foundation and consumer media touch points serving millions of people around the world. We are specifically part of Product Engineering. This is a unified team responsible for the engineering of Disney Entertainment & ESPN digital and streaming products and platforms. This includes product engineering, media engineering, quality assurance, engineering behind personalization, commerce, lifecycle, and identity.
Here are a few reasons why we think you'd love working here:
1. Building the future of Disney's media: Our Technologists are designing and building the products and platforms that will power our media, advertising, and distribution businesses for years to come.
2. Reach, Scale & Impact: More than ever, Disney's technology and products serve as a signature doorway for fans' connections with the company's brands and stories. Disney+. Hulu. ESPN. ABC. ABC News…and many more. These products and brands - and the unmatched stories, storytellers, and events they carry - matter to millions of people globally.
3. Innovation: We develop and implement groundbreaking products and techniques that shape industry norms and solve complex and distinctive technical problems.
Disney's Android team is seeking a Software Engineer who is excited to build apps enjoyed by millions around the world. You will be building scalable, elegant solutions for the Disney+ Android application across a wide array of devices including phones, tablets, and TVs. Our highly collaborative group works in tandem with many cross-functional teams. We value pristine communication skills, both written and verbal, as well as a bias for action. We are incredibly invested in maintaining high code quality standards with unit tests, automated tests, modern libraries, and a Kotlin codebase. We strive to build the best Live and video-on-demand (VOD) applications in the world, and we look forward to hearing more about your skills and how they can help us achieve this lofty goal.
Responsibilities:
As an Android Engineer working for Disney, you are comfortable with the Android SDK and are ready to own entire features.
You have a solid foundation of skills including debugging skills, familiarity with Android Studio, and how to maximize it.
You are prepared to dive into moderately complex issues such as memory leaks and lifecycle issues.
You understand the value of being organized, planning ahead, and accompanying features and fixes with tests and documentation.
You are eager for constructive feedback from mentors and are willing to collaborate with less experienced engineers all the same.
Basic Qualification:
3 years of relevant work experience
Bachelor's degree in computer science or a closely related one.
Proven experience developing native Android apps
Familiarity with the Android SDK, Activity and Fragment lifecycles, threading, custom views, and animations
Familiarity with common object-oriented programming patterns and experience with when to leverage them
Proficiency with Kotlin, Android Studio, Gradle, etc.
Be independent, hardworking, and capable of working towards results across teams
Be an excellent communicator who collaborates well across teams
Preferred Qualification:
Experience with Scrum and Agile methodologies
Experience with test automation, dependency injection frameworks, and continuous integration
In-depth knowledge of web-service and data-driven application architecture
Experience with streaming video, codecs, and DRM
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The hiring range for this position in Seattle, WA and New York, NY is $123,000 - $165,000 per year, in Glendale, Burbank, and Santa Monica, CA is $117,500 - $157,500 per year, and in San Francisco, CA is $128,700 - $172,500 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
Job Posting Segment:
Product Engineering
Job Posting Primary Business:
PE - Streaming Frontend
Primary Job Posting Category:
Software Engineer
Employment Type:
Full time
Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:
Seattle, WA, USA
Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:
USA - CA - 1200 Grand Central Ave, USA - CA - 2450 Broadway, USA - CA - 800 S Main St (inactive), USA - CA - Market St, USA - NY - 7 Hudson Square
Date Posted:
2025-09-10
Auto-ApplySenior Solutions Engineer - Forecasting
Walt Disney Co job in Seattle, WA
Technology is at the heart of Disney's past, present, and future. Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology is a global organization of engineers, product developers, designers, technologists, data scientists, and more - all working to build and advance the technological backbone for Disney's media business globally.
The team marries technology with creativity to build world-class products, enhance storytelling, and drive velocity, innovation, and scalability for our businesses. We are Storytellers and Innovators. Creators and Builders. Entertainers and Engineers. We work with every part of The Walt Disney Company's media portfolio to advance the technological foundation and consumer media touch points serving millions of people around the world.
Here are a few reasons why we think you'd love working here:
* Building the future of Disney's media: Our Technologists are designing and building the products and platforms that will power our media, advertising, and distribution businesses for years to come.
* Reach, Scale & Impact: More than ever, Disney's technology and products serve as a signature doorway for fans' connections with the company's brands and stories. Disney+. Hulu. ESPN. ABC. ABC News…and many more. These products and brands - and the unmatched stories, storytellers, and events they carry - matter to millions of people globally.
* Innovation: We develop and implement groundbreaking products and techniques that shape industry norms and solve complex and distinctive technical problems.
Ad Platforms is responsible for Disney's industry-leading ad technology and products - driving advertising performance, innovation, and value in Disney's sports, news, and entertainment content, across all media platforms.
As an Ad Platform Technical Operations Solutions Engineer supporting the Ad Platforms technology team at Disney, you are a part of a high-performing team redefining TV advertising. We're seeking an ambitious Solutions Engineer who will be responsible for owning day-to-day technical operations for the inventory forecasting pipelines at DEET. Our successful candidate enjoys solving complex & technical problems, is an innately investigative thinker, works with a sense of urgency, has experience with critical service operations, and strives to provide a high standard of customer satisfaction in high-volume, production environments.
The team is fast-moving and requires you to translate technology solutions into business impact, while efficiently working with developers, sales, product, and operations. For this role, you should be well-versed in ad technology and distributed systems and comfortable getting into the details of operational mechanics. You will be accountable for monitoring the inventory forecasting pipeline and ensuring the stability and health of its related services.
What You'll Do
* Assist with owning day-to-day technical operations for the Ad Platforms Technical Operations team.
* Ensure monitoring and alerting on production services are in place, and be available on-call for production incidents and new product launches
* Triage, respond to, and de-escalate inbound escalations (tickets) promptly while maintaining a high standard of professionalism and client satisfaction
* Investigate complex issues, diagnose product bugs, and resolve requests
* Help develop strong partnerships with sales, support, engineering, and product management to drive focus on strategic and tactical channel objectives
* Maintain detailed support documentation for both internal and external use to strategically identify, distribute, and execute Disney's Standards and Practices
* Contribute to the development of best practices, team processes, and peer training of asset ingestion and review processes
Who You Are
You're a strong communicator who understands the core principles of advertising technology; preferably with a focus in video. Additionally, you're
* Highly motivated self-starter with the ability to work well individually and as part of a team. Have a "do what it takes" attitude.
* Ability to think on your feet during challenging situations, adaptable to change, and thrive in a fast-paced environment
* Experience supporting multiple product and feature releases
* Impeccable written and verbal communication, time management and organizational skills
* Strong analytical skills and passionate about answering questions with data.
* Excited to work in a high-growth and magical company!
Basic Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related discipline preferred.
* 5+ years of experience working on ad-serving workflows in an enterprise Ad Server like Google Ad Manager, Freewheel, or similar system.
* Experience in ad technology, artificial intelligence, ad operations, support, or incident management.
* Strong grasp of online video and display(direct and programmatic transactions) advertising, and monetization.
* Solid understanding of technical video, XML, VAST 2.0, VAST 3.0, and transcoding processes.
* Working knowledge of digital video experience and/or digital asset management. Deep understanding of technical video and audio specifications (e.g. video bitrates and codecs.)
* Fluency in SQL. Experience with AWS Athena, DynamoDB, MySQL, Snowflake, or Hive
* Working knowledge of monitoring platforms (Cloudwatch, Datadog, Pagerduty or similar platforms)
* Experience managing a support ticket queue in JIRA, Zendesk, or a similar system.
The hiring range for this position in California is $129,300 to $173,300 per year and in New York is $135,400 to $181,600 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.
About Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology:
At Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology, we're blending imagination and innovation to reimagine the ways people experience and engage with the world's most beloved stories and products. Our work is wide-ranging and deeply sophisticated. We create amazing experiences, transform the future of media, and build products and platforms that enable the connection between people everywhere and the stories and sports they love.
Disney's ability to marry world-class technology with one-of-a-kind creativity makes us unique. It is at the heart of our past, present, and future. We are Storytellers and Innovators. Creators and Builders. Entertainers and Engineers.
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 Streaming Technology LLC, which is part of a business we call Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology.
Disney Streaming Technology LLC 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.
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Director, Core Player Engineering
Walt Disney Co job in Seattle, WA
Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology Technology is at the heart of Disney's past, present, and future. Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology is a global organization of engineers, product developers, designers, technologists, data scientists, and more - all working to build and advance the technological backbone for Disney's media business globally.
The team marries technology with creativity to build world-class products, enhance storytelling, and drive velocity, innovation, and scalability for our businesses. We are Storytellers and Innovators. Creators and Builders. Entertainers and Engineers. We work with every part of The Walt Disney Company's media portfolio to advance the technological foundation and consumer media touch points serving millions of people around the world.
We're seeking a Director of Core Player Engineering to oversee our holistic media player strategy across VOD and Live, across devices including mobile, living room, console, web, and set-top boxes.
Here are a few reasons why we think you'd love working here:
* Building the future of Disney's media: Our Technologists are designing and building the products and platforms that will power our media, advertising, and distribution businesses for years to come.
* Reach, Scale & Impact: More than ever, Disney's technology and products serve as a signature doorway for fans' connections with the company's brands and stories. Disney+. Hulu. ESPN. ABC. ABC News…and many more. These products and brands - and the unmatched stories, storytellers, and events they carry - matter to millions of people globally.
* Innovation: We develop and implement groundbreaking products and techniques that shape industry norms, and solve complex and distinctive technical problems.
Product Engineering is a unified team responsible for the engineering of Disney Entertainment & ESPN digital and streaming products and platforms. This includes product engineering, media engineering, quality assurance, engineering behind personalization, commerce, lifecycle, and identity.
Job Summary
What You'll Do
* Provide vision and strategic direction for Core Player Engineering, spanning device pipelines, player engines, browser integrations, and client applications, to provide cohesive media player strategy across mobile, web, living room devices, and set top boxes.
* Accomplish business objectives including feature changes in players, expanded device coverage, and global distribution.
* Lead leaders: manage and develop senior managers and technical leads across multiple playback domains.
* Champion observability, data-driven decision making, and playback quality metrics to continuously improve reliability and user experience.
* Ensure playback systems are built for scale, resiliency, and low latency, supporting both live and on-demand streaming globally.
* Guide teams working on ads and monetization, with a premium on HLS interstitials and integrations with ad tech.
* Collaborate cross-functionally with backend streaming infrastructure, CDN, DRM/security, and client teams to deliver an integrated experience.
* Recruit, develop, and retain world-class engineers and leaders, building a culture of innovation, accountability, and technical excellence.
Responsibilities and Duties of the Role:
Summarize job responsibilities, core deliverables and major duties. What is required for the position to exist?
% of Time
* Manage team roadmap and team execution, ensuring date commitments are met in the greater context of projects, across our Core Player teams - 40%
* Ensure engineering excellence and quality. - 20%
* Drive strategic player strategy to achieve business objectives. - 20%
* Lead leaders and senior engineers including career management and development. - 20%
Required Education, Experience/Skills/Training:
Minimum and Preferred. Inclusive of Licenses/Certs (include functional experience as well as behavioral attributes and/or leadership capabilities)
Experience with:
* Minimum of 12 years of related work experience
* Driving architecture excellence across C++, Rust, Kotlin, and JavaScript ecosystems, guiding teams with strong technical judgment.
* Expertise in HLS, DASH, CMAF, and low-level playback implementations.
* Leading large, distributed engineering organizations in media playback or adjacent domains.
* Driving end-to-end ownership of media systems, from device-level pipelines to player engines.
* Strong executive presence and ability to align technical direction with business strategy.
* Familiarity with ExoPlayer, AVPlayer, MSE/EME, streaming protocols (HLS, DASH, CMAF), ads, and device-level porting.
* High-scale streaming media, including live events and global delivery.
* Inspiring leaders and engineers, fostering collaboration and continuous improvement.
Required Education
* Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software, Electrical or Electronics Engineering, or comparable field of study, and/or equivalent work experience
The hiring range for this position in New York is $239,700 - 321,400 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.
About Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology:
At Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology, we're blending imagination and innovation to reimagine the ways people experience and engage with the world's most beloved stories and products. Our work is wide-ranging and deeply sophisticated. We create amazing experiences, transform the future of media, and build products and platforms that enable the connection between people everywhere and the stories and sports they love.
Disney's ability to marry world-class technology with one-of-a-kind creativity makes us unique. It is at the heart of our past, present, and future. We are Storytellers and Innovators. Creators and Builders. Entertainers and Engineers.
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 Streaming Technology LLC, which is part of a business we call Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology.
Disney Streaming Technology LLC 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.
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Current Employees Apply via My Disney Career
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