ES
ESPN· HQ in Bristol, Connecticut

Lead Data Engineer

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

Role Overview & Description

The Lead Data Engineer architects and builds scalable data pipelines to process large volumes of streaming and user engagement data. This role guides a team of engineers in developing real-time analytics solutions that power content recommendations and business insights across ESPN properties.
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Sports media network spanning publishing, streaming, broadcast and fantasy games.

Headquarters: Bristol, Connecticut

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