Lead Machine Learning Engineer - Personalization
Description For Lead Machine Learning Engineer - Personalization
Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology is a global organization at the heart of Disney's media business. We're seeking a Lead Machine Learning Engineer to join our Personalization team, where you'll develop and maintain state-of-the-art recommendation algorithms serving hundreds of millions of users across Disney+, Hulu, ABC, and ESPN.
As a key member of this team, you'll collaborate with Engineering, Product, and Data teams to apply advanced machine learning techniques for strategic personalization initiatives. This Individual Contributor role focuses on content recommendations, leading the research, development, deployment, and optimization of recommendation algorithms across product surfaces.
You'll work in an environment where technology meets creativity, building world-class products that enhance storytelling and drive innovation. The role offers the opportunity to impact millions of users globally through Disney's prestigious media portfolio, including Disney+, Hulu, ESPN, ABC, and ABC News.
Key aspects of the role include:
- Developing cutting-edge Deep Neural Net algorithms for recommendation systems
- Implementing solutions that scale globally
- Understanding and improving complex streaming recommendation systems
- Driving data-driven business decisions
- Technical leadership and collaboration with cross-functional teams
The position offers competitive compensation ($172,300-$246,400 depending on location) plus comprehensive benefits including medical coverage, bonus potential, and long-term incentives. You'll be part of Disney's legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences while working with cutting-edge technology and talented teams.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced machine learning engineer who wants to combine technical expertise with creative innovation at one of the world's most respected entertainment companies. Join us in shaping the future of personalized content delivery across Disney's streaming platforms.
Responsibilities For Lead Machine Learning Engineer - Personalization
- Developing and prototyping state-of-the-art Deep Neural Net algorithms for recommendation systems
- Deliver conceptual solutions into production-level implementation & operation at scale
- Learn complex streaming recommendation systems and understand overall framework/architecture
- Identify opportunities to improve business operations and develop practical solutions
- Drive business decisions through data-driven approach
- Technically guide a team of engineers and work collaboratively with peers
Requirements For Lead Machine Learning Engineer - Personalization
- Strong proficiency in deep learning frameworks (tensorflow, pytorch)
- Experience building and deploying full stack ML pipelines
- Track record of designing and implementing effective recommendation systems
- Experience with cloud services in production environment (AWS)
- Understanding of statistical concepts
- 7+ years of experience in developing scalable machine learning products
- 7+ years writing production-level, scalable Python code
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
Benefits For Lead Machine Learning Engineer - Personalization
- Full range of medical benefits
- Bonus potential
- Long-term incentive units
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