Lead Machine Learning Engineer

Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology is seeking a Lead Machine Learning Engineer to spearhead security and operation anomaly detection initiatives within their 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 streaming services.

The position involves working with teams across commerce, growth, and identity to implement sophisticated machine learning solutions. Based in either New York or Santa Monica, this role offers the chance to tackle complex security challenges in a streaming organization while leading key ML initiatives across the team.

The role combines technical expertise with leadership responsibilities, requiring both deep ML knowledge and the ability to mentor teams. You'll be working on critical projects that directly impact the security and operational efficiency of Disney's digital platforms, including Disney+, Hulu, ESPN, and ABC.

The compensation package is highly competitive, with base salary ranges from $175,800 to $246,400 depending on location, plus potential bonuses and long-term incentives. The role offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies while solving unique challenges at massive scale, serving millions of users globally.

This position is ideal for an experienced ML engineer who wants to make a significant impact at the intersection of entertainment, technology, and security, while working with world-class teams and contributing to products that reach global audiences. The hybrid work environment offers flexibility while maintaining collaborative opportunities with teams across multiple locations.