ES
ESPN· HQ in Bristol, Connecticut

Lead Data Engineer - Solutioning

Location: Orlando, FL, USA · Category: Data, AI & Analytics · Seniority: Lead · Posted: September 1, 2026 · Verified: Sep 1, 2026

Role Overview & Description

Leads the design and architecture of enterprise data solutions, building scalable data pipelines and data products that power analytics, reporting, and business intelligence at ESPN. Collaborates with engineering and business stakeholders to solution end-to-end data challenges across large sports datasets.
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Sports media network spanning publishing, streaming, broadcast and fantasy games.

Headquarters: Bristol, Connecticut

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