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The Walt Disney Company

Sr Data Engineer

Orlando, FL

$135K - $181K/yr

Job Posting Title: Sr Data Engineer Req ID: 10145881 The Senior Data Engineer will design, build, and operate scalable data pipelines and data products in AWS and Snowflake that power analytics ...

FOCUSPOINT

Senior Data Engineer (Remote)

Nashville, TN · On-site

$110K - $132K/yr

Senior Data Engineer (Azure / Databricks) Location: Remote Employment Type: Full time Compensation: Commensurate with experience FocusPoint is actively building a pipeline of Senior Data Engineers ...

Incident IQ

Senior Data Engineer

Atlanta, GA

$101K - $138K/yr

Senior Data Engineer Overview: We are seeking an experienced and visionary Senior Data Engineer to lead the design, architecture, and population of our new BI data warehouse. This role is highly ...

SolGenie

Senior Data Engineer

$108K - $147K/yr

We have a contract opportunity for Senior Data Engineer ( Remote) with one of our clients. Detailed s is provided below. Title: Senior Data Engineer : Microsoft Fabric Duration: 9+ Months Work ...

iQuasar LLC

Senior Data Engineer

Washington, DC · On-site

$119K - $162K/yr

Senior Data Engineer • Position Type: Hybrid • Location : Washington, D.C Role Specific Duties/ Role Responsibilities: * Plan, design, build, test, deploy, and maintain highly scalable web-based ...

Addison Group

Senior Data Engineer

Dallas, TX

$120K - $140K/yr

Senior Data Engineer Location: Coppell, TX Salary Range: $120K-$140K We are looking to bring on a Senior Data Engineer to our team due to growth. What we need is someone who comes 8+ years of ...

K&L Gates

Senior Data Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

$105K - $142K/yr

The Senior Data Engineer contributes to the Enterprise Applications, Data, and AI Platforms group, designing scalable Microsoft Fabric data platforms. Responsibilities include establishing ...

Addison Group

Senior Data Engineer

Dallas, TX · On-site

$120K - $140K/yr

Senior Data Engineer Location: Coppell, TX Salary Range: $120K-$140K We are looking to bring on a Senior Data Engineer to our team due to growth. What we need is someone who comes 8+ years of ...

Addison Group

Senior Data Engineer

Dallas, TX · On-site

$120K - $140K/yr

Senior Data Engineer Location: Coppell, TX Salary Range: $120K-$140K We are looking to bring on a Senior Data Engineer to our team due to growth. What we need is someone who comes 8+ years of ...

Paul Hastings

$194K/yr

Job Title Senior Data Engineer Location Atlanta, Boston, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, New York Regular/Temporary Regular Summary We have an opening for a Senior Data Engineer.

Donato Technologies, Inc

Senior Data Engineer

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site

$124K - $169K/yr

Senior Data Engineer Location: Sunnyvale, CA (Local candidates preferred) or with in the time zone Key Skills: Tableau, Python, Snowflake. Overview: We are seeking an experienced Senior Data Engineer ...

Medinext Global LLC

Senior Data Engineer

Houston, TX · On-site

$101K - $137K/yr

Senior Data Engineer Location: Houston, TX (Onsite/Hybrid - Based on Client Requirements) Employment Type: Full-Time We are hiring a Senior Data Engineer with deep expertise in Snowflake, AWS, Data ...

Hirekeyz Inc

Senior Data Engineer

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site

$124K - $169K/yr

Senior Data Engineer Location: Sunnyvale, CA Job Type: Contract/W2 Key Skills: Tableau, Python, Snowflake. Overview: We are seeking an experienced Senior Data Engineer with at least 8 years of ...

Mastech Digital

Senior Data Engineer

Austin, MN · On-site

$117K - $164K/yr

We are currently seeking a Senior Data Engineer for our client in the Manufacturing domain. We value our professionals, providing comprehensive benefits and the opportunity for growth. This is a ...

IQUASAR LLC

Senior Data Engineer

Washington, DC · On-site

$119K - $162K/yr

Senior Data Engineer Position Type: Hybrid Location : Washington, D.C Role Specific Duties/ Role Responsibilities: * Plan, design, build, test, deploy, and maintain highly scalable web-based services ...

Conch Technologies Inc

Senior Data Engineer

Minneapolis, MN · On-site

$110K - $150K/yr

Senior Data Engineer Location: Minneapolis, MN or Madison, WI Duration: 6+ Months Note :Only W2 no C2C Job Summary We are looking for a Senior Data Engineer with strong hands-on experience building ...

Paul Hastings

Senior Data Engineer

Houston, TX · On-site

$194K/yr

Job Title Senior Data Engineer Location Atlanta, Boston, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, New York Regular/Temporary Regular Summary We have an opening for a Senior Data Engineer.

Paul Hastings

Senior Data Engineer

Charlotte, NC · On-site

$194K/yr

Job Title Senior Data Engineer Location Atlanta, Boston, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, New York Regular/Temporary Regular Summary We have an opening for a Senior Data Engineer.

Navtech, Inc.

Sr Data Engineer

Lake Saint Louis, MO · On-site

$108K - $130K/yr

Senior Data Engineer Position Purpose: This position will provide the IT Shared Services with a platform for real-time stream processing by performing application and production support to help ...

Welbehealth

Sr. Data Engineer

Los Angeles, CA

$114K - $155K/yr

This role is different because the Senior Data Engineer at WelbeHealth: * Designs and builds scalable cloud-based data solutions that power critical business operations, enabling high-quality data ...

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As of Jul 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior data engineer 500k in the United States is $126,328.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $106,000.00 and $144,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Senior Data Engineers often encounter challenges related to data scalability, ensuring data quality, and maintaining pipeline reliability as systems grow. Handling massive data volumes requires careful architectural decisions, such as choosing the right data partitioning and storage solutions. Addressing these challenges typically involves leveraging distributed processing frameworks (like Spark), implementing robust data validation checks, and collaborating closely with data scientists and DevOps teams for seamless deployment and monitoring. Effective documentation and proactive troubleshooting also play key roles in overcoming these hurdles.

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To thrive as a Senior Data Engineer, you need advanced knowledge in data modeling, ETL processes, database systems, and programming languages such as Python or Scala, typically supported by a degree in computer science or related fields. Familiarity with big data tools like Spark, Hadoop, cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure), and relevant certifications (e.g., Google Professional Data Engineer) are highly valuable. Strong problem-solving, communication, and project management skills help you lead teams and collaborate across departments. These capabilities ensure scalable, reliable data infrastructure and drive impactful business insights.

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Required CredentialsBachelor's/Master's in CS, Data Science, or related; experience with cloud platformsSimilar credentials; often includes certifications like AWS Certified Solutions Architect
Work EnvironmentData pipelines, ETL processes, cloud environmentsDesigning data systems, architecture planning, high-level data strategy
Industry UsageTech, finance, healthcare, e-commerceSame industries, focusing on data infrastructure design
Search & Comparison IntentOften compared for technical roles with hands-on data engineering tasksCompared for strategic, high-level data system planning

While both roles require strong technical skills and similar credentials, Senior Data Engineer 500K focuses on building and maintaining data pipelines, whereas Data Architect emphasizes designing overall data systems and architecture. The choice depends on whether the role is more operational or strategic within an organization.

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A Senior Data Engineer is an experienced technology professional responsible for designing, building, and maintaining the infrastructure and tools needed to collect, store, process, and analyze large volumes of data. They work with big data technologies, databases, and data pipelines to ensure data is accessible, reliable, and secure for analytics and business intelligence purposes. Senior Data Engineers often mentor junior team members, make architectural decisions, and collaborate closely with data scientists, analysts, and other stakeholders to enable data-driven decision-making within an organization.
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Sr Data Engineer

Sr Data Engineer

The Walt Disney Company

Orlando, FL

$135K - $181K/yr

Full-time

Posted 6 days ago

Walt Disney Company rating

7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

Based on 128 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

5th of 50 rated entertainment

Job description

Job Posting Title:

Sr Data Engineer

Req ID:

10145881

Job Description:

The Senior Data Engineer will design, build, and operate scalable data pipelines and data products in AWS and Snowflake that power analytics, reporting, and machine learning use cases across Disney Experiences. This role implements, troubleshoots, and optimizes distributed solutions using technologies such as SQL, S3, Glue, and Snowflake, and solves large-scale processing challenges in a cloud data warehouse environment. The Senior Data Engineer designs and maintains curated datasets and data products that support reporting, analytics, machine learning, and operational decision-making. The ideal candidate applies technical expertise to challenging engineering problems and demonstrates strong communication, collaboration, and teamwork skills within an Agile environment.

What You'll Do:

  • Design, develop and maintain data pipelines in AWS & Snowflake

  • Design and develop curated datasets, data models, and data products; assist with architecture decisions, deployment, and feedback

  • Debug and troubleshoot across a broad technical stack

  • Demonstrated ownership of data products and ability to partner with business stakeholders in large-scale enterprise environments

  • Working with a variety of business partner groups across Disney Parks and Resorts to implement optimal technical solutions

Required Qualifications& Skills:

  • 5+ years of professional data engineering experience in a cloud-based data warehouse environment

  • Strong knowledge of Python and object-oriented programming concepts

  • Working knowledge of Java sufficient to troubleshoot and maintain existing applications

  • Proficiency with GitHub

  • Experience leveragingmodern developer productivity tools, including AI-assisted coding tools such as Cursor, GitHub Copilot, or similar solutions

  • Experience building data pipelines and complex data transformations

  • 5+ years of professional experience in data engineering, including designing, developing, and operating of cloud-based data solutions using AWS services such as S3, Glue, Lambda, Step Functions, EventBridge, Kinesis, or similar cloud-native data engineering technologies

  • Solid working experience with Snowflake native objects and features

  • Working knowledge of Data Build Tool (dbt)

  • 5+ years of experience in software development in an agile environment

  • Production experience with infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform or AWS CDK

  • Strong conceptual understanding of security at rest and in transit for big data pipelines

  • Troubleshooting skills, ability to determine impacts, ability to resolve complex issues, and ability to exercise sound judgment and initiative in complex situations

  • Strong systems and data analysis skills, and experience with data unit and integration testing


Required Education

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Distributed Computing, Machine Learning, Mathematics, Information Systems, Engineering, Data Science or related field

The hiring range for this position in California is $135,200.00 to $181,200.00 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:

DX Technology

Job Posting Primary Business:

Emerging Tech & Data

Primary Job Posting Category:

Data Engineering

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Orlando, FL, USA

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

USA - CA - 1200 Grand Central Ave

Date Posted:

2026-04-13

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About Walt Disney

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At Disney, we're storytellers. We make the impossible, possible. We do this through utilizing and developing cutting-edge technology and pushing the envelope to bring stories to life through our movies, products, interactive games, parks and resorts, and media networks. Now is your chance to join our talented team that delivers unparalleled creative content to audiences around the world. "We create happiness." That's our motto at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts. And it permeates everything we do. At Disney, you'll help inspire that magic by enabling our teams to push the limits of entertainment and create the never-before-seen!

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Amusement, gambling, and recreation

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Burbank, CA, US

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