Lead Machine Learning Engineer (Artificial Intelligence Engineer)

The Walt Disney Company is seeking a Lead Machine Learning Engineer to join their Commerce Growth & Identity (CGI) team. This role is crucial in transforming Disney's media business through AI-driven solutions. The position involves working with cutting-edge AI technologies, particularly large language models (LLMs), to enhance customer service systems and internal tooling.

The role sits within the CGI team, which focuses on driving subscriptions, engagement, and monetization across Disney's streaming and digital products. You'll be working on innovative solutions that help connect Disney's various brands with consumers through unified identity services.

As a Lead ML Engineer, you'll be responsible for the full lifecycle of AI systems - from prototyping to production deployment. This includes optimizing and fine-tuning LLMs, developing robust solutions that scale, and ensuring these systems deliver meaningful impact. You'll work closely with other AI teams across Disney Streaming, sharing knowledge and best practices.

The position offers competitive compensation varying by location, with base salary ranges from $167,700 to $246,400 depending on the city. The role requires a blend of technical expertise in machine learning, software engineering, and data analysis, along with strong communication skills to collaborate effectively across teams.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced ML engineer looking to work on impactful AI solutions at scale, within one of the world's leading entertainment companies. The role offers the chance to work with cutting-edge AI technologies while solving real-world problems that affect millions of Disney's customers and internal users.