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Senior Machine Learning Engineer - Disney+

The Walt Disney Company is a global entertainment and media enterprise, known for its media networks, theme parks, and streaming services.
$138,900 - $203,900
Machine Learning
Senior Software Engineer
Hybrid
5,000+ Employees
5+ years of experience
Entertainment · AI

Description For Senior Machine Learning Engineer - Disney+

Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology is seeking a Senior Machine Learning Engineer to join their Disney+ team. This role sits at the intersection of technology and entertainment, focusing on building and optimizing content recommendation systems that serve millions of users worldwide. As a senior ML engineer, you'll be working on sophisticated personalization algorithms while contributing to one of the world's largest streaming platforms.

The position offers an exciting opportunity to work with petabyte-scale datasets and implement cutting-edge machine learning solutions that directly impact user experience. You'll be responsible for developing and maintaining recommendation algorithms, building robust data pipelines, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive personalization initiatives.

The role combines technical expertise in machine learning with practical engineering skills, requiring proficiency in Python, big data technologies, and cloud platforms. You'll work with modern tools like AWS, Docker, and Airflow while handling both streaming and batch data processing at scale.

Disney offers a competitive compensation package, with salary ranges varying by location: $145,400 - $195,000 in New York and Seattle, $138,900 - $186,200 in Los Angeles, and $152,100 - $203,900 in San Francisco. The position includes opportunities for bonuses and long-term incentives, along with comprehensive benefits.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced machine learning engineers who want to make a significant impact in the streaming entertainment industry while working with cutting-edge technology at a global scale. You'll be part of a team that's shaping the future of content delivery and personalization at one of the world's most renowned entertainment companies.

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Responsibilities For Senior Machine Learning Engineer - Disney+

  • Lead recommendation and personalization algorithm research, development, and optimization
  • Develop and implement algorithms for personalization, recommendation, and predictive systems
  • Develop and maintain ETL pipelines using orchestration tools
  • Deploy scalable streaming and batch data pipelines
  • Maintain algorithm development, testing, and deployment standards
  • Collaborate with product and business stakeholders
  • Identify and define new personalization opportunities

Requirements For Senior Machine Learning Engineer - Disney+

Python
  • 5+ years of experience developing machine learning models
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
  • 5+ years writing production-level, scalable code
  • 3+ years of experience developing algorithms for production systems
  • In-depth understanding of modern machine learning
  • Experience deploying and maintaining pipelines (AWS, Docker, Airflow)
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

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