Lead Software Engineer - Applied AI

On any given day at Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology, we're reimagining ways to create magical viewing experiences for the world's most beloved stories while also transforming our media business for the future.

The Commerce, Growth & Identity (CGI) organization is dedicated to building innovative and cutting-edge capabilities to drive subscriptions, engagement, and monetization across Disney's streaming and digital products. As a Lead Software Engineer in Applied AI, you'll be responsible for:

• Integrating generative AI to power business impact on frontend clients
• Applying machine learning models on large scale data sets to boost conversions on Hulu, Disney+, and ESPN+
• Improving engineering efficiency using development data
• Discovering applications for ML/AI for Disney's streaming brands
• Collaborating with engineering teams and product managers
• Mentoring team members on ML and AI technologies

You'll be working with cutting-edge AI technologies while helping shape the future of Disney's streaming platforms. The role offers competitive compensation ($167,700-$246,400 depending on location) plus benefits and the opportunity to work on products that reach millions of users globally.

The position combines technical leadership with hands-on development, requiring expertise in both software engineering and machine learning. You'll be part of a fast-paced, growing organization that shares knowledge and code across Disney's major streaming platforms.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer who wants to apply AI/ML technologies at scale while working on products that delight millions of consumers every day. You'll be at the forefront of innovation in streaming technology while contributing to Disney's legendary entertainment legacy.