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Lead Machine Learning Engineer

Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology reimagines magical viewing experiences for entertainment and sports content while transforming Disney's media business for the future.
$167,700 - $246,400
Machine Learning
Staff Software Engineer
Hybrid
5,000+ Employees
7+ years of experience
AI · Entertainment

Description For Lead Machine Learning Engineer

Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology is seeking a Lead Machine Learning Engineer to join their innovative team focused on transforming Disney's media business. This role sits within the ML Platform team, building critical infrastructure that powers Disney's streaming services including Disney+ and Hulu. The position offers an opportunity to work on large-scale ML systems that impact millions of users worldwide.

The ideal candidate will lead the development and enhancement of machine learning platforms that support state-of-the-art AI technologies across multiple domains. You'll be responsible for developing ETL pipelines, managing production ML systems, and working with petabyte-scale datasets. The role involves collaboration with researchers, product managers, and other technical teams to drive innovation in areas like personalization, recommendation systems, and fraud prevention.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced ML engineer looking to make a significant impact at one of the world's leading entertainment companies. You'll work with cutting-edge technologies including TensorFlow, Kubeflow, PyTorch, and AWS SageMaker, while helping shape the future of how audiences experience sports, entertainment, and news content.

The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $167,700 to $246,400 depending on location, along with comprehensive benefits including medical coverage, bonus potential, and long-term incentives. The role provides a unique blend of technical challenge and creative opportunity, working on systems that directly impact hundreds of millions of users worldwide.

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Responsibilities For Lead Machine Learning Engineer

  • Lead the enhancement and development of a machine learning platform
  • Develop and maintain ETL pipelines using orchestration tools
  • Deploy scalable streaming and batch data pipelines
  • Maintain existing standards and drive platform feature development
  • Collaborate with researchers, program managers, and product managers
  • Mentor and guide team members' professional development

Requirements For Lead Machine Learning Engineer

Python
Java
Scala
Kubernetes
  • 7+ years of professional programming and design experience in Java, Python, Scala
  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related quantitative field
  • Strong experience with ML technologies (TensorFlow, Kubeflow, PyTorch, Databricks, AWS SageMaker)
  • Experience with big data processing technologies
  • Strong knowledge of system/application design and architecture
  • Experience deploying and maintaining pipelines (AWS, Docker, Airflow)
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

Benefits For Lead Machine Learning Engineer

Medical Insurance
  • Medical benefits
  • Financial benefits
  • Bonus potential
  • Long-term incentive units

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