Principal Machine Learning Engineer - ESPN+ Personalization

Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology is seeking a Principal Machine Learning Engineer to lead the development of personalization systems for ESPN+. This role combines cutting-edge ML engineering with the opportunity to impact millions of users' streaming experiences. As the technical architect, you'll design and implement real-time recommendation systems, working with state-of-the-art algorithms and large-scale infrastructure.

The position offers a unique blend of technical leadership and hands-on engineering, requiring expertise in ML, distributed systems, and real-time processing. You'll be responsible for building the foundational personalization capabilities that will shape user engagement and satisfaction across ESPN's digital platforms.

The role sits at the intersection of streaming media, machine learning, and large-scale systems engineering. You'll work with cross-functional teams to drive innovation in content recommendation, while maintaining high standards for system performance and reliability. The position offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to work with world-class engineering teams.

This is an ideal role for an experienced ML engineer who wants to make a significant impact on how millions of users discover and engage with sports content. You'll have the resources of Disney behind you while working on challenging technical problems in a fast-paced, innovative environment. The role offers excellent growth opportunities and the chance to shape the future of sports streaming technology.