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Manager, Data Science Engineering

Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10102775 Location New York, New York, United States / Santa Monica, California, United States / Seattle, Washington, United States Business Disney Entertainment Date posted Oct. 22, 2024

Job Summary:

    Job Summary:

    We’re looking for an individual to join the Data Science, Strategy, and Instrumentation Organization as a Manager of Data Science Engineering. This role reports into the Sr. Manager of Data Strategy and will be focused on leading all data-driven initiatives related to Disney Advertising’s technical capabilities. The individual that fills this role will be responsible for bringing engineering rigor, architecture expertise, governance and automation to team infrastructure and projects. The ideal candidate has spent time as an active developer (Data Science, Data Engineering or Software Engineering), has product/program/project management experience and desire to be in a business-facing role.

    Supporting the Disney Advertising organization, the Data and Measurement Science team are subject matter experts in each of the following areas:

    • Identity
    • Measurement
    • Addressability
    • Programmatic
    • Data-forward business development

    Team, Project and Program Management:

    • Maintain all technical development aspects of the Data Strategy Roadmap
    • Manage a team of Data Scientists and Data Science Engineers, scoping work and providing technical expertise and guidance
    • Manage all development projects, ensuring appropriate communications, timelines and sign-off occurs with relevant stakeholders
    • Consult with stakeholders such as product, strategy, analytics and business teams to ensure requirements are captured and implemented appropriately

    Develop and Implement Architecture and Infrastructure Strategies:

    • Evaluate existing infrastructure and provide new strategies to monitor pipelines, data quality and
    • Establish technical documentation standards and methods for cataloging pipelines and organizing code
    • Develop wireframes and ERDs to assist with the scoping of projects for developers
    • Consult on architecture best practices and data governance initiatives

    Develop and Implement Code for POC Initiatives:

    • Serve as a surge resource to assist in the development of new tools, statistical models, and analysis processes to improve how data is used across the organization.

    Required Education, Experience/Skills/Training:

    • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics or related field and minimum of 8 years of experience (or Masters degree and minimum of 6 years of experience) working in a data engineering role.
    • 2+ years of technical management experience in a direct or indirect capacity.
    • Expertise using SQL within Cloud environments, preferably Google Cloud and Snowflake.
    • Expertise developing code, pipelines and orchestration processes in Airflow using Python.
    • Expertise in bash and other command-line programming tools such as Google Cloud/AWS SDKs and Snowflake SnowSQL.
    • Experience developing architecture standards, identifying inefficiencies and providing thought leadership
    • Experience creating and implementing technical documentation standards.
    • Experience working in an agile environment helping lead development of requirements, management of workflows and priorities, and generation of feedback to a data team.
    • Great organization, communication, and teamwork skills.
    • Preference given to experience in digital advertising and advertiser-facing data products such as Data Clean Rooms.

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    The hiring range for this position in New York, NY is $175,800 - $235,700 per year, in Santa Monica, CA is $167,700 - $224,900 per year and Seattle, WA is $175,800 - $235,700 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:

    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 Advertising Sales, LLC, which is part of a business we call Disney Entertainment.

    Disney Advertising Sales, 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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