Data Engineer

Disneyland Resort; United States; On-site; USD 102,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Educational opportunities

Special extras

Savings benefits

Job summary

Disney Experiences is seeking a Data Engineer to design, build, and oversee data architecture and software for capturing, managing, and using structured and unstructured data from diverse sources. You will work with cross‑functional teams to implement scalable data solutions and automate critical data workflows.

The role emphasizes collaboration, agile practices, and ongoing modernization of data pipelines, with opportunities to apply big data, AI, and ML techniques to improve guest experiences

Qualifications

• 3+ years of data engineering experience.
• Experience with SQL, Python, Java, or VBA for data manipulation.
• Familiarity with relational and NoSQL databases.
• Contri­bute across design, implementation, and end-to-end testing.
• Ability to work in cross-functional teams and agile environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and oversee deployment of data architectures and software to capture and manage data.
• Develop processes to channel, route, and store data using cloud and on‑prem storage.
• Apply data cleansing, transformation, and automation using big data, AI, and ML techniques.
• Establish design standards and assurance processes for data‑driven systems.
• Collaborate to align data operations with organizational needs and requirements.
• Stay up to date with emerging technologies and drive continuous improvement.
• Provide support escalation and assist with tool enhancement as needed.

Skills

SQL

Python

Java

VBA

NoSQL databases

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IS/Engineering

Tools

Snowflake

MongoDB

DynamoDB

Redis

Job description

Data Engineer

Location: Orlando, Florida, United States

Business: Disney Experiences

Date posted Aug. 07, 2026

Job Summary:

About The Role & Team:

“We Power the Magic!” That’s our motto at Disney Experiences (DX). 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. We are 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 MyDisneyExperience and Hey, Disney!

As a Data Engineer at Disney Experiences, you will assist in designing, building, and overseeing the deployment of technology architecture, solutions, and software aimed at capturing, managing, and utilizing structured and unstructured data from various sources. This role is designed for professionals who are passionate about data engineering and can work effectively within a collaborative team environment.

This role will report to the Sr. Manager of Data Engineering.

This is a Full-Time Role.

What You Will Do:

• Assist in designing, building, and overseeing the deployment of technology architecture, solutions, and software aimed at capturing, managing, and utilizing structured and unstructured data from various sources.
• Support the development of processes and structures to efficiently channel, route, and store data, considering business and technical requirements and utilizing cloud and local storage solutions as necessary.
• Contribute to applying technical tools and programming for data cleansing, organization, transformation, and maintenance, with a focus on incorporating automation and advanced techniques like big data, artificial intelligence, and machine learning.
• Participate in establishing design standards and assurance processes for software and systems development to ensure data compatibility, operability, and integrity throughout data connections, flows, and storage systems.
• Collaborate on reviewing internal and external business and product requirements to align data operations and activities with organizational objectives and needs.
• Stay up to date with emerging technologies and contribute to continuous improvement efforts.
• May be required to provide support escalation, coordinate ongoing operations, and support the enhancement of existing tools as needed.

Required Qualifications:

• Experience: Minimum 3 years of related work experience in data engineering or a related field.
• Understanding and hands-on experience with SQL, Python, Java, and/or VBA for effective data manipulation and analysis.
• Familiarity with relational databases and NoSQL databases (e.g., Snowflake, MongoDB, DynamoDB, Redis, HBase, Cassandra), with the ability to work with data across various storage systems.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute across multiple phases of development for complex projects, including technical design, implementation, and end-to-end testing.
• Passionate about delivering data engineering projects collaboratively, with a strong commitment to achieving team goals.
• Effective troubleshooting skills, capable of identifying and resolving sophisticated issues with sound judgment and initiative.
• Adaptable to agile environments, comfortable with changing requirements and effective collaboration across teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Queuing Technology: Kafka, RabbitMQ, Redis, SQS, Kinesis Streams, Kinesis Firehose
• Data Processing: EMR, Spark, Glue, Spark Streaming/Flink
• Containers: Docker, Docker Swarm, Docker Applications
• CI/CD: Jenkins, Codebuild, GitLab
• Security: IAM roles, wire encryption, KMS, Kerberos, Authz, AD
• Infrastructure as Code: Terraform, Cloud Formation, CDK

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software, Electrical or Electronics Engineering, or comparable field of study, and/or equivalent work experience Required.

Additional Information:

Benefits and Perks: Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities and special extras that only Disney can provide. Learn more about our benefits and perks at https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits (opens in new window).

The hiring range for this position in Orlando, FL is $101,800.00-$136,500.00 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.

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.