Data Engineering Manager

Seattle, WA, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Salary

Range $179,700.00 - $241,000.00

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Performance bonus

Long-term incentives

Professional Development

Job Description

The Walt Disney Company is a globally renowned entertainment and technological leader committed to storytelling that captivates audiences around the world. With a diverse portfolio spanning theme parks, resorts, a cruise line, sports, news, movies, and many other sectors, Disney continuously innovates to create unforgettable experiences. This dedication to excellence and innovation permeates every aspect of the company, making it a leader not only in entertainment but also in technology. The Enterprise Technology division specifically focuses on delivering technology solutions that align strategically with business goals, promoting efficiency and fostering collaboration across Disney's extensive operations. The Data Solutions & Products group within this division is responsible for building and managing enterprise-wide data and analytics platforms that empower business teams across Disney to make informed decisions and drive operational success.

The Data Engineering Manager position is a key leadership role focused on overseeing major data platform projects and acting as a product owner for crucial data infrastructure. This role involves managing the design, development, and deployment of data solutions that support various business domains, with an initial emphasis on implementing a Finance Data Layer—a sophisticated data lakehouse designed to integrate and deliver financial data to essential systems such as Enterprise Performance Management, Business Intelligence reporting, and AI/ML applications. Beyond technical oversight, the Data Engineering Manager will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams and business stakeholders to ensure that data solutions effectively meet organizational needs.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where technical innovation and collaboration are highly valued. The successful candidate will provide mentorship to data engineers and individual contributors, fostering their professional growth while driving the delivery of high-quality, scalable data solutions. Excellent communication skills are essential, as the role requires translating complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences and influencing decision-making at various organizational levels. Compensation for this full-time position varies by location, with salary ranges in Burbank, CA, Seattle, WA, and Orlando, FL, reflecting competitive market standards. Additional benefits include bonuses, long-term incentive units, and a comprehensive package of medical and financial perks. This position represents a unique leadership opportunity within The Walt Disney Company’s technology ecosystem, allowing the successful candidate to make a significant impact on data strategy and execution across the enterprise.

Job Requirements

Bachelor's degree in computer science information systems software electrical or electronics engineering or comparable field of study or equivalent work experience
8+ years of technical experience designing architecting and programming data solutions using languages such as Python Scala or Java
Proven track record of architecting and managing high-scale cloud data platforms with hands-on experience in Snowflake
Deep domain expertise in enterprise financial data architectures and preferably HR data domains
Experience as both an engineering delivery manager and a data product owner
Strong leadership and mentoring skills
Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Intellectual curiosity and willingness to adopt new data technologies

Job Qualifications

8+ years of technical experience designing architecting and programming data solutions using languages such as Python Scala or Java
Proven track record of architecting and managing high-scale cloud data platforms with hands-on experience in Snowflake
Deep domain expertise in enterprise financial data architectures including FP&A modern ledgers corporate consolidation workflows and preferably HR data domains
Experience operating as both an engineering delivery manager and a data product owner defining product vision strategy and roadmaps
Proven success leading the end-to-end execution of large complex data-centric initiatives from inception to production deployment
Strong history of leading mentoring and developing high-performing teams of data engineers and individual contributors
Exceptional capability to partner across all organizational levels and translate complex technical roadmaps for non-technical business executives
Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects with high operational standards
Intellectually curious with a continuous drive to evaluate and adopt emerging data technologies and industry best practices

Job Duties

Lead a technical team through the delivery of major engineering initiatives providing guidance for major technical projects related to data platforms and solutions
Lead project teams while delivering on-time on-budget and on-scope
Lead the innovation development and improvement of software and data solutions by managing day-to-day development testing and implementation of technical solutions
Product ownership for data platforms including setting product strategy and defining and managing the product roadmap
Partner closely with business stakeholders to deliver data solutions that meet their business needs
Communicate effectively to both technical and business audiences
Lead a team of individual contributors and provide mentorship and career development
Collaborate and influence technical decision making