Lead Machine Learning Engineer

Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology is seeking a Lead Machine Learning Engineer to drive security and operation anomaly detection initiatives within the Commerce, Data, and Identity Alliance. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work with one of the world's leading entertainment companies, focusing on developing and deploying machine learning models that enhance security posture across Disney's digital platforms.

The position involves working with teams across commerce, growth, and identity to implement machine learning solutions that protect Disney's services. Based in either New York or Santa Monica, this role offers exposure to various security challenges within a streaming organization. The successful candidate will lead ML initiatives across the team, managing the full lifecycle of machine learning development from data collection to production deployment.

The role combines technical expertise with leadership responsibilities, requiring both deep ML knowledge and the ability to mentor team members. You'll be working on critical security and operational systems that protect Disney's digital assets while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive innovation in security solutions.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced ML professional looking to make a significant impact at scale, working with Disney's portfolio of media brands including Disney+, Hulu, ESPN, ABC, and ABC News. The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $202,900 to $297,900 depending on location, plus additional benefits and potential bonuses.

The ideal candidate will bring both technical depth in machine learning and security, along with the leadership skills necessary to drive initiatives and mentor team members. This role represents a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of machine learning and security while contributing to the technological advancement of one of the world's most renowned entertainment companies.