Full-Time
Data Engineer 1
Acquisition Marketing Engineering
Posted on 8/6/2026
The Walt Disney Company
10,001+ employees
Diversified entertainment conglomerate: media, parks, streaming
Compensation Overview
$89k - $119.3k/yr
Santa Monica, CA, USA
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- Strong proficiency in SQL, including analytical SQL, complex joins, and window functions.
- Hands-on production experience with PySpark and/or Spark SQL.
- Understanding of data modeling, ETL/ELT design patterns, and distributed data processing.
- Experience building pipelines in Databricks, including Delta Lake, Unity Catalog, data governance, and Lakehouse patterns.
- Experience with Amazon Web Services, including services such as S3, IAM, EC2, Glue, or Lambda.
- Experience with Airflow or similar orchestration tools.
- Experience building robust ingestion pipelines and working with semi-structured formats such as JSON, Parquet, and CSV.
- Experience with Git/GitHub, continuous integration and continuous delivery, and modern DevOps practices.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work with cross-functional partners.
- A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software, Advanced Mathematics, Statistics, Data Engineering, or a comparable field of study, or equivalent work experience.
- Assist in building and maintaining ETL/ELT pipelines for acquisition reporting using Databricks, PySpark, SQL, and Unity Catalog under the guidance of senior engineers.
- Support the migration of existing Snowflake SQL scripts and transformations into Databricks Unity Catalog by updating queries, validating outputs, and helping implement governance best practices.
- Contribute to developing ingestion processes for marketing vendor data, including data parsing, normalization, and quality validations.
- Implement and maintain foundational data quality checks, monitoring alerts, and issue triage workflows using Databricks, Snowflake, Airflow, and internal tooling.
- Partner with the Data Reliability Engineering team to assist with service-level agreement monitoring, simple incident troubleshooting, and logging improvements.
- Collaborate with analytics and marketing partners to understand data requirements and ensure the accuracy of datasets used in dashboards and reporting.
- Support performance tuning, logging improvements, and general pipeline reliability work.
- Participate in engineering best practices, including code reviews, documentation, and contributing to shared frameworks and tools.
Disney runs four main operations: media networks (ABC, ESPN, Disney Channel), parks and resorts (Disneyland, Walt Disney World), studio entertainment (films and TV from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Lucasfilm), and direct-to-consumer streaming (Disney+, Hulu, ESPN+). It makes money from ads and affiliate fees, ticket sales and in-park spending, box office and licensing, and subscriptions to its streaming services. It stands out because it owns a large library of well-known brands and can pair content with experiences, merchandise, and cross-promotion across parks and media. Its goal is to entertain, inform, and inspire people worldwide by telling stories with technology and forming partnerships to grow its reach.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Burbank, California
Founded
1923
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Disney+ launches The Remarried Empress on November 4, 2026, expanding Korean content reach.
- Disney and ESPN won Formula E globally across 144 countries starting December 2026.
- ESPN Unlimited's August 21, 2026 launch deepens bundle economics across Disney+, Hulu, and sports.
What critics are saying
- Disney cut about 1,000 jobs in April 2026 and hundreds more in July 2026.
- ESPN raised prices on September 17, 2026, risking churn before NFL season.
- Apple replaced ESPN for Formula One in 2026, signaling weakening sports rights leverage.
What makes The Walt Disney Company unique
- Disney owns Pixar, Marvel, Lucasfilm, ESPN, and Parks, creating unmatched IP flywheels.
- Disney+ and Hulu bundle with ESPN Unlimited locks sports and entertainment under one login.
- Parks monetize characters, films, and merchandise simultaneously, reinforcing consumer loyalty across decades.
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InterDigital wins third injunction against Disney from Unified Patent Court. WILMINGTON, Del., Sept. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - InterDigital, Inc. (Nasdaq: IDCC), a wireless, video and AI technology research and development company, today announced that it has been awarded another injunction against Disney by a court in Europe. The Düsseldorf Local Division of the Unified Patent Court (UPC) ruled that InterDigital is entitled to an injunction over Disney's infringement of an InterDigital patent covering technology which allows users to enjoy seamless viewing when sharing video content between different devices; the court also confirmed the validity of this patent. The injunction against Disney covers Germany and the Netherlands. Disney can appeal the decision. The judgment from the Düsseldorf court is the third injunction that InterDigital has received from the UPC against Disney; the two previous injunctions both covered patents related to certain video encoding techniques related to HEVC. The UPC is a pan-European patent court which issues decisions that apply across multiple countries in the European Union (EU). Outside of the UPC, InterDigital has been awarded injunctions from national courts in Germany and Brazil for Disney's infringement of InterDigital's intellectual property related to high dynamic range (HDR) technology, the dynamic overlaying of multiple video streams, and additional encoding technologies related to HEVC and AVC. "This patent-in-suit is another excellent example of how InterDigital shapes so much of the streaming experience from the processing and distribution of video content to the overall user experience," said Josh Schmidt, Chief Legal Officer, InterDigital. "InterDigital research powers a broad sweep of the streaming industry and by receiving a fair return for Disney's use of our technologies, we will be able to continue to invest in the next generation of foundational technologies." About InterDigital(R) InterDigital is a global research and development company focused primarily on wireless, video, artificial intelligence ("AI"), and related technologies. We design and develop foundational technologies that enable connected, immersive experiences in a broad range of communications and entertainment products and services. We license our innovations worldwide to companies providing such products and services, including makers of wireless communications devices, consumer electronics, IoT devices, cars and other motor vehicles, and providers of cloud-based services such as video streaming. As a leader in wireless technology, our engineers have designed and developed a wide range of innovations that are used in wireless products and networks, from the earliest digital cellular systems to 5G and today's most advanced Wi-Fi technologies. We are also a leader in video processing and video encoding/decoding technology, with a significant AI research effort that intersects with both wireless and video technologies. Founded in 1972, InterDigital is listed on Nasdaq. InterDigital is a registered trademark of InterDigital, Inc.
Disney holds first place and Costco climbs to No. 2 in mblms 2026 Brand Intimacy Study. September 02, 2026, 10:00 GMT Value brands surge, Samsung overtakes Apple for the first time in 16 years and AI chatbot brands enter the collective conversation. "The world of information, and of marketing specifically, is being shaped by social consensus and algorithms in an environment of volatile politics and economic uncertainty"." - Mario Natarelli NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, September 2, 2026 / EINPresswire.com / - Disney holds its position as the No. 1 most intimate brand for a second consecutive year, according to MBLM 's 2026 Brand Intimacy Study, a comprehensive ranking of brands based on emotion. Costco's climb from No. 29 to No. 2 marks one of the biggest moves in the study's history, signaling a shift toward value-driven brands, while Samsung rounds out the top three, overtaking Apple for the first time in 16 years. Brand Intimacy is the emotional science behind the bonds consumers form with the brands they use and love. Now in its 16th year, the 2026 Brand Intimacy Study is continuous and longitudinal, collecting and analyzing over four billion data points and an AI-powered evaluation of 425 brands across 23 industries and 25 brand families. Value Brands Surge As consumers stretch grocery budgets amid continued economic pressure, few brands are as well-positioned as Costco. Climbing from No. 29, Costco is now No. 2 overall. Target (No. 5), Old Navy (No. 14) and Walmart (No. 24) rank among the other brands benefiting from this focus on value. Retail is the No. 1 industry overall for the first time, indicating how central value has become to brand relationships in 2026. Samsung Overtakes Apple For 16 years, Apple's dominance in Tech and Telecom seemed unshakeable. In 2026, Samsung ranks No. 3 overall and ahead of Apple (No. 7) for the first time in the study's history, driven by strength in the sharing and fusing stages of intimacy. AI Enters the Conversation For the first time, MBLM has studied the emotional performance of AI chatbot brands. These brands have quickly become part of the same collective conversation the study has measured for over a decade, much as social platforms did before them. Gemini leads the new category, in which millions of people now shape and discuss their most intimate brand relationships. "The world of information, and of marketing specifically, is being shaped by social consensus and algorithms in an environment of volatile politics and economic uncertainty," said Mario Natarelli, managing partner at MBLM. "This year, that dynamic extends to AI itself. Chatbots aren't just tools; they're becoming participants in the conversation that shapes how people feel about brands, wherever those relationships form." Other notable findings: - Tesla has continued to decline, falling to No. 141 in this year's rankings. - Twitch surged from No. 53 to No. 19, exemplifying the gaming category's rise and leading with the archetype of enhancement as it has grown and attracted a more mature audience. - Top intimate brands outperform the Fortune 500 in revenue and gross and net income. - Since June 2025, our Brand Intimacy Fund has grown 20%, exceeding the performance of ETFs such as SPY during the same period. The 2026 Brand Intimacy Study includes rankings and analysis for all 425 brands, 23 industries and 25 brand families. To explore the full rankings or download the report, visit mblm.com/brandintimacy. Methodology MBLM analyzed more than 425 brands and over 4.5 billion words across the social internet, focusing on U.S.-based audiences across Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Reddit and X. Each platform was weighted using a principal component and cluster-based model incorporating demographic representation, platform usage patterns and interaction dynamics. Leveraging artificial intelligence, natural language processing, sentiment analysis and MBLM's proprietary Brand Intimacy measures, the study analyzed organic consumer discourse over a rolling three- to six-month period. About MBLM MBLM invented Brand Intimacy, the emotional science behind the brands we use and love. We deliver expertise through services, software and agency insights, with offices in New York City, Toronto, Dubai and Seoul. Our multidisciplinary teams invent, transform and enhance brands for businesses of every kind, creating stronger emotional connections with stakeholders that drive better performance and long-term returns. Visit mblm.com. Brand Intimacy Rankings Overview Legal Disclaimer: EIN Presswire provides this news content "as is" without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the author above. You just read: September 02, 2026, 10:00 GMT EIN Presswire's priority is author transparency. We do our best to weed out false and misleading content. The content above is the sole responsibility of the author who makes it available. If you have any complaints, kindly contact the author above. Mario Natarelli +1 646-560-1981
AIR emerges from stealth with $50M to build a firewall for agents. After research exposing vulnerabilities across millions of AI add-on installations, AIR launches an inline firewall for AI agents, protecting their context from external threats NEW YORK, September 1, 2026 (Newswire.com) - AIR, the company building an inline firewall for agents, today emerged from stealth and announced $50 million in funding. The funding was led by Sequoia Capital and Greenoaks. Other participating investors included Swish Ventures and Netz Capital. As enterprises deploy AI agents, they're connecting to more tools, data, and third-party services. They're also browsing websites, accessing files and emails, and taking actions on employees' behalf. This is becoming more complex as agents gain autonomy and connect to more of the enterprise. Malicious content or a compromised tool can influence an agent into taking unintended actions, creating a path to data theft, fraud, or unauthorized access. Unlike traditional software, agents make decisions based on the information they encounter, leaving security teams with limited visibility into what is influencing them, what they can access, and what actions they take. AIR's launch follows a series of original security research findings that demonstrate the risk. In one study, Air found that more than 17,800 public AI add-ons - representing 6.7 million installations - relied on untrusted external instruction sources. In another, the company uncovered AI Skills in the wild impersonating trusted brands including Anthropic and OpenAI to bypass platform security reviews and execute arbitrary code. "Every enterprise has a firewall protecting its network. Now they need one protecting their AI agents., AI agents need a new kind of firewall - one that protects what enters their context," said Yair Saban, co-founder and CEO of AIR. "Today, agents are autonomously installing tools, connecting to internal systems, and making decisions - and in most organizations, nobody knows what's running, what's trusted, or how to shut it off." Founded by Yair Saban and Niv Hoffman, AIR combines deep expertise in offensive security, enterprise infrastructure, and AI security research. The team is also joined by Ryan Knisley, former CISO at The Walt Disney Company and Costco Wholesale, as Chief Strategy Officer. AIR continuously discovers and evaluates every skill, plugin, MCP server, and add-on across an organization's AI agent supply chain, before and after deployment. When an add-on is found to be malicious, vulnerable, or unapproved, AIR enables security teams to trace every agent and workflow that depends on it and revoke it across the organization. AIR also provides a marketplace of pre-vetted, certified add-ons, giving enterprises a safe path to expand agent capabilities without introducing unmanaged risk. "What gave us conviction in AIR from the beginning was the founders," said Bogomil Balkansky, Partner at Sequoia Capital. "They saw early that AI agents would create a completely new security problem for enterprises and started building for it before most companies were even thinking about it. We believe they have the team and the vision to define this category." "Software supply chains were never the most critical attack surface within an enterprise. Now, with AI agents, they are vitally important," said Patrick Backhouse, Partner at Greenoaks. "Agents operate at runtime, using skills, plugins, add-ons, and MCPs from sources that no security team has reviewed, and slipping past scanners built for yesterday's code. AIR is building the platform to discover every agent, govern what they are allowed to touch, and monitor them in production. We believe that this layer will become mandatory to enterprise cybersecurity, and we are proud to partner with Yair, Niv, and the Air team as they define it." AIR is the inline firewall for AI agents. It protects agents from malicious instructions, untrusted data, and compromised tools before they can influence an agent's decisions or actions. AIR gives enterprises the visibility and control to securely deploy and operate AI agents at scale. Learn more at air.security.
Moana: Dwayne Johnson live-action movie sets digital, 4K, Blu-ray, & more release dates. September 1, 2026 Disney has officially announced home release dates for its live-action adaptation of Moana. Fans will soon be able to enjoy the epic oceanic adventure starring Dwayne Johnson and newcomer Catherine Laga[[ʻ]]aia. Disney's live-action Moana arrives on premium digital platforms, including Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, and Fandango on September 8, 2026. Physical releases on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray, Blu-ray, and DVD will follow on October 6, 2026. Disney's live-action movie brings Moana and Maui's adventure home. Disney is further releasing a limited-edition 4K UHD SteelBook for the live-action Moana movie on October 6. The collectible will feature special packaging with Dwayne Johnson as Maui and Catherine Laga[[ʻ]]aia as Moana on the cover along with her adorable companions Pua and Heihei. Fans will also be able to purchase a 3-Movie Collection, which includes the two original animated Moana movies along with the live-action version in digital bundles on September 8 and DVD bundles on October 6. The physical releases will further include several bonus features such as a behind-the-scenes look at costume designer Liz McGregor's work and exclusive interviews with the cast and crew. The featurettes of the live-action Moana available also include sing-alongs with the movie's beloved soundtrack by Lin-Manuel Miranda, an exclusive introduction to the movie's cast and production, interviews with the creative team, and many more. Directed by Thomas Kail, Moana returns to the Polynesian island of Motunui, where Moana, the daughter of Motunui's chief Tui, must venture off into the vast sea to find and return Te Fiti's heart. On the way, she meets Maui, who stole the heart in the first place, and the two team up for the grand quest. In addition to Dwayne Johnson and Catherine Laga'aia as the lead characters, the live-action movie also features Rena Owen, John Tui, Frankie Adams, and Jemaine Clement. Moana originally debuted in theaters on July 10, 2026. Namrata is an Entertainment and Pop Culture writer at Evolve Media, where she covers trending topics and everything related to celebrities and cinema. Her profound love for movies and anime motivates her to write captivating content for her readers. In her free time, you'll find Namrata hooked to the screen, binge-watching movies or reading novels. Movie News
Disney's Florida resort revolution begins with epic new Lakeshore Lodge experience. September 1, 2026 7:15 PM | Disney is preparing to transform the future of family holidays with the opening of Disney's Lakeshore Lodge at Walt Disney World Resort, Florida, on July 1, 2027. The new nature-inspired Disney resort, waterfront accommodation, Disney Vacation Club experience and 967-room lakeside lodge will bring together outdoor beauty, immersive storytelling and world-class hospitality. Located along the peaceful shores of Bay Lake, the resort will offer guests nature-themed rooms, exclusive Lake Houses and Disney-inspired stays close to Magic Kingdom Park. The upcoming resort is designed to give travellers a different way to experience Disney. Instead of only focusing on theme park excitement, Disney's Lakeshore Lodge will create a calm retreat surrounded by nature while keeping guests close to the magic. Discover more Discover Top Destinations Disney's Lakeshore Lodge opens A new chapter for Walt Disney World. Walt Disney World Resort in Florida is expanding its hotel portfolio with Disney's Lakeshore Lodge, a new waterfront destination created around the beauty of nature. Compare Hotel Deals The resort will welcome guests from July 1, 2027, and will introduce 967 accommodation options, including studios, villas and special waterfront Lake Houses. Disney says the resort will celebrate the connection between nature and storytelling. The design will reflect the natural world that has inspired many Disney films and creative works. However, this will not be a simple nature hotel. Disney plans to combine peaceful landscapes with magical details, allowing guests to enjoy forests, water views and Disney stories in one place. The resort aims to attract families, Disney fans and travellers who want a relaxing holiday with easy access to major attractions. Bay Lake location brings nature and Disney magic together. Disney's Lakeshore Lodge will be built on the shores of Bay Lake, near the Magic Kingdom Resort area at Walt Disney World. The location creates a unique balance. Guests can enjoy quiet waterfront surroundings while remaining close to one of the world's most famous theme parks. Visitors will have access to Disney transportation options, including water transportation to Magic Kingdom Park. This location strategy gives travellers the best of both worlds. They can spend the day enjoying Disney attractions and return to a peaceful lakeside environment in the evening. Because modern travellers increasingly search for complete experiences, Disney is creating a resort that works as both a hotel and a destination. Compare Hotel Deals 967 rooms bring A wide range of stay options. Disney's Lakeshore Lodge will offer accommodation choices for different types of travellers. The resort will include: * Duo studios * Deluxe studios * Resort studios * One-bedroom villas * Two-bedroom villas * Three-bedroom grand villas * Waterfront Lake Houses The wide selection allows couples, small families and larger groups to find suitable accommodation. For example, smaller studios will provide comfortable stays for guests looking for simple and stylish rooms. Larger villas will offer extra space for families travelling together. Exclusive Lake Houses create A unique waterfront experience. One of the biggest attractions of Disney's Lakeshore Lodge will be its special waterfront Lake Houses. These unique accommodations will feature a nature-focused design with large windows, outdoor areas and views of Bay Lake. The Lake Houses will offer one-bedroom and two-bedroom options. They are designed for travellers who want more privacy and a closer connection with the natural surroundings. The design inspiration comes from Disney's animated film Brother Bear, which celebrates themes of nature, exploration and friendship. This feature makes the resort different from traditional Disney hotels because guests can enjoy a more peaceful outdoor-inspired stay. Disney films inspire the resort's nature-themed rooms. A major highlight of Disney's Lakeshore Lodge will be its connection with famous Disney stories. Different accommodation areas will feature themes inspired by popular Disney Animation films. Bambi-Inspired villas. Some villas will celebrate the woodland world of Bambi. These spaces will use natural colours, forest-inspired designs and artwork connected with the classic Disney story. Encanto-Inspired studios. Duo studios will bring the colourful world of Encanto into the resort experience. These rooms will provide a warm and family-friendly atmosphere. Pocahontas-Inspired rooms. Some resort studios will reflect the natural landscapes and environmental themes connected with Pocahontas. Fantasia grand villas. Large three-bedroom grand villas will celebrate the artistic imagination of Fantasia and provide larger spaces for bigger groups. Through these designs, Disney is turning accommodation into an immersive storytelling experience. New resort targets the growing experience travel market. The launch of Disney's Lakeshore Lodge reflects a major shift in the travel industry. Today's travellers want more than a room. They want memorable experiences. Hotels are increasingly becoming destinations themselves. Guests want unique designs, special activities and emotional connections. Disney understands this trend. The new lodge will combine accommodation, entertainment and nature into one complete holiday journey. However, the resort will still keep Disney's famous storytelling style. Every detail will aim to create a sense of wonder. Waterfront recreation and leisure strengthen the guest experience. Disney's Lakeshore Lodge will focus heavily on outdoor experiences. The resort will include recreational spaces designed around nature and family activities. The outdoor recreation area known as The Wetlands will offer water-based activities and nature-inspired experiences. Guests will be able to enjoy relaxing spaces, pools and activities that encourage families to spend more time inside the resort. This approach reflects a growing demand for slower, more balanced holidays where visitors can relax between major attractions. Disney's new resort supports Florida tourism growth. The opening of Disney's Lakeshore Lodge will add another major accommodation option to Florida's tourism industry. Walt Disney World is one of the world's most visited holiday destinations, attracting millions of travellers every year. A new resort can increase visitor choices and encourage longer stays. For Florida tourism, developments like this support hotels, restaurants, transport services and local businesses. Because family travel remains a powerful global market, Disney continues investing in experiences that attract visitors from around the world. Disney creates A future-focused holiday experience. Disney's Lakeshore Lodge represents a new direction for Walt Disney World hospitality. The resort combines nature, technology, comfort and storytelling to create a fresh holiday experience. With 967 accommodations, waterfront Lake Houses and Disney-inspired rooms, the property is expected to become one of the most anticipated resort openings in 2027. The project shows how Disney continues to evolve beyond theme parks. It is building complete travel experiences where hotels, attractions and storytelling work together. When Disney's Lakeshore Lodge opens in July 2027, guests will discover a new way to enjoy the magic of Disney - surrounded by the beauty of nature and the imagination of unforgettable stories.