Principal Machine Learning Engineer, AI Architecture - Ad Platforms

The Walt Disney Company is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise with three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences.
Santa Monica, CA, USAGlendale, CA, USASeattle, WA, USA
$202,900 - $285,100
Machine Learning
Principal Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
10+ years of experience
AI · Enterprise SaaS · Advertising

Description For Principal Machine Learning Engineer, AI Architecture - Ad Platforms

Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology is seeking a Principal Machine Learning Engineer to join their Ad Platforms Team. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of Disney's multi-billion dollar global advertising business through innovative AI solutions.

The Ad Platforms Team is responsible for building and operating the technology that supports Disney's industry-leading advertising business across all streaming brands and linear channels. As a Principal Machine Learning Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of implementing cutting-edge Generative AI solutions that power Disney's proprietary ad server and reimagine viewer-first ad experiences.

In this role, you'll work closely with business teams, data scientists, and software engineers to architect and develop sophisticated AI applications using the latest models like GPT-4, Claude, and PaLM2. You'll be responsible for designing and implementing complex AI workflows, from data preprocessing to model deployment, while ensuring optimal performance and scalability.

The ideal candidate brings 10+ years of experience in AI/ML, with deep expertise in Generative AI architectures, Large Language Models, and frameworks like LangChain. You should have a strong background in deploying AI solutions in cloud environments and experience with deep learning frameworks like TensorFlow and PyTorch.

This position offers competitive compensation ($202,900 - $285,100 based on location) plus bonus potential and comprehensive benefits. You'll be joining a world-class team at Disney, working on projects that impact millions of viewers while helping shape the future of advertising technology.

Working at Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology means being part of a team that's reimagining how to create magical viewing experiences for the world's most beloved stories. You'll have the opportunity to work on products that reach massive scale - from Disney+ and Hulu to ABC News and ESPN - while developing groundbreaking solutions that shape industry norms.

If you're passionate about AI innovation, have strong technical leadership skills, and want to make a significant impact at one of the world's most admired entertainment companies, this role offers an exceptional opportunity to advance your career while working on fascinating challenges at the intersection of AI and advertising technology.

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Responsibilities For Principal Machine Learning Engineer, AI Architecture - Ad Platforms

  • Work with business teams and data scientists to define technical requirements
  • Architect Generative AI solutions using latest techniques
  • Develop AI applications using advanced models like GPT, Claude, PaLM2
  • Apply frameworks like LangChain for efficient indexing and retrieval
  • Oversee fine-tuning and deployment of Large Language Models
  • Evaluate models for performance, scalability and efficiency
  • Provide technical mentorship to team members
  • Collaborate with infrastructure teams on model deployment
  • Document AI design choices and technical specifications

Requirements For Principal Machine Learning Engineer, AI Architecture - Ad Platforms

Python
  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field
  • 10+ years of experience in AI, machine learning, or data science
  • Experience with Generative AI architectures and frameworks
  • Experience working with Large Language Models (GPT, PaLM2, etc)
  • Experience deploying AI solutions on cloud environments (AWS)
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills
  • Knowledge of ethical considerations in AI
  • Expertise with deep learning models and ML algorithms
  • Experience with TensorFlow, PyTorch and XGBoost

Benefits For Principal Machine Learning Engineer, AI Architecture - Ad Platforms

Medical Insurance
401k
Parental Leave
  • Full range of medical benefits
  • Bonus opportunities
  • Long-term incentive units

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