Systems Engineer, Data Services - The Walt Disney Company
Burbank, CA
About the Job
At Walt Disney Animation Studios we believe that creativity inspires technology, and technology inspires creativity. The Data Services team is responsible for the design, implementation, and tuning of the database systems behind the content our studio creates. We are looking for a Systems Engineer to join the team in these efforts.
Systems Engineers are expected to collaborate across teams, demonstrate self-direction when needed, and learn through experiencing both success and failure. They must build partnerships with technical and non-technical users, understand their needs, and deliver relevant, sustainable solutions that align with initiatives for both our Burbank and Vancouver studio locations.
Our studio thrives from a wide variety of technical backgrounds and experiences, therefore we encourage applicants to apply even if they do not match all requirements listed below.
Bring your unique talents and ideas to our team, and join Disney’s creative legacy!
Qualifications
+ 2+ years of systems/software engineering and/or database administration experience; can include related internships
+ Experience engineering and maintaining both Document databases (Cassandra, Elasticsearch / OpenSearch, and MongoDB) and Relational databases (MySQL, MariaDB, Postgres, and MSSQL)
+ Previous contributions to architectural design and optimization of data systems and pipelines
+ Experience with Unix shell scripting and system automation
+ Experience with server-side scripting such as Python, C/C++, or Java
Bonus Qualifications
+ Experience with TimeScaleDB, Redis, InfluxDB, Grafana, and/or Logstash
+ Implementation of data ingestion and handling clusters through event streaming platforms, such as Kafka
+ Knowledge of Kubernetes fundamentals
+ Experience with AWS Data Managed Services, such as, S3 partitioning, Lambda for processing, Kinesis for pipelining, and/or Glue for ETL
+ Experience with large scale data management, including identifying appropriate on-prem/cloud storage and developing solutions based on data scale, analytic use cases, and immediacy of refresh
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 California is $93,400-$125,200 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.
Job ID: 10086129
Location: Burbank,California
Job Posting Company: Walt Disney Animation 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.
Systems Engineers are expected to collaborate across teams, demonstrate self-direction when needed, and learn through experiencing both success and failure. They must build partnerships with technical and non-technical users, understand their needs, and deliver relevant, sustainable solutions that align with initiatives for both our Burbank and Vancouver studio locations.
Our studio thrives from a wide variety of technical backgrounds and experiences, therefore we encourage applicants to apply even if they do not match all requirements listed below.
Bring your unique talents and ideas to our team, and join Disney’s creative legacy!
Qualifications
+ 2+ years of systems/software engineering and/or database administration experience; can include related internships
+ Experience engineering and maintaining both Document databases (Cassandra, Elasticsearch / OpenSearch, and MongoDB) and Relational databases (MySQL, MariaDB, Postgres, and MSSQL)
+ Previous contributions to architectural design and optimization of data systems and pipelines
+ Experience with Unix shell scripting and system automation
+ Experience with server-side scripting such as Python, C/C++, or Java
Bonus Qualifications
+ Experience with TimeScaleDB, Redis, InfluxDB, Grafana, and/or Logstash
+ Implementation of data ingestion and handling clusters through event streaming platforms, such as Kafka
+ Knowledge of Kubernetes fundamentals
+ Experience with AWS Data Managed Services, such as, S3 partitioning, Lambda for processing, Kinesis for pipelining, and/or Glue for ETL
+ Experience with large scale data management, including identifying appropriate on-prem/cloud storage and developing solutions based on data scale, analytic use cases, and immediacy of refresh
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 California is $93,400-$125,200 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.
Job ID: 10086129
Location: Burbank,California
Job Posting Company: Walt Disney Animation 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.
Source : The Walt Disney Company