Lead Machine Learning Engineer - Personalization

Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology is seeking a Lead Machine Learning Engineer to join their Personalization team. This role sits at the intersection of technology and creativity, working on recommendation systems that serve hundreds of millions of users across Disney+, Hulu, ABC, and ESPN platforms.

The position offers an exciting opportunity to shape the future of Disney's media technology, working with world-class brands and products that reach millions globally. As a key member of the Product Engineering team, you'll be responsible for developing and maintaining state-of-the-art recommendation and personalization algorithms that directly impact user experience across multiple platforms.

The role combines technical expertise with leadership, requiring both hands-on development of machine learning solutions and the ability to guide technical teams. You'll be working with deep learning frameworks, building scalable ML pipelines, and implementing recommendation systems that operate at massive scale.

Key aspects of the role include:

• Leading research and development of advanced recommendation algorithms
• Implementing and optimizing personalization systems across multiple product surfaces
• Collaborating with Product, Engineering, and Editorial teams
• Contributing to strategic roadmap planning for algorithmic innovation
• Ensuring technical solutions align with business goals and stakeholder requirements

The position offers competitive compensation ($172,300-$246,400 depending on location) and the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in a hybrid work environment. The ideal candidate will bring 7+ years of experience in machine learning and Python development, with a strong background in recommendation systems and deep learning frameworks.

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior technical professional looking to make a significant impact on how millions of users interact with Disney's digital content platforms. The role offers the perfect blend of technical challenge, creative innovation, and strategic influence in one of the world's leading entertainment companies.