Systems Engineer-Database Administration

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 engineering 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 database administration and systems engineering experience; can include related internships
• Experience engineering and maintaining Document databases (Cassandra, Elasticsearch / OpenSearch, and/or MongoDB) as well as Relational databases (MySQL, MariaDB, Postgres, and/or MSSQL)
• Previous contributions to architectural design and long term functionality of databases as well as troubleshooting data systems and pipelines
• Experience with Unix shell scripting and system automation
• Experience with at least one 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 container fundamentals (e.g. Kubernetes)
• Experience with AWS Database Managed Services
• Experience with large scale data management, including identifying appropriate on-prem/cloud storage and developing solutions based on data scale and customer use cases

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.