Lead Machine Learning Engineer

The Walt Disney Company

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Glendale, CA · NY Posted 11 days ago $148,700–$199,400 / year
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TL;DR

As a Lead Machine Learning Engineer at Disney Streaming, you will join a dynamic team focused on enhancing user experience through personalized recommendations and engagement across platforms like Disney+ and Hulu. Your role involves collaborating with Engineering, Product, and Data teams to develop cutting-edge machine learning models that drive personalization and optimize operational processes. Day-to-day responsibilities include leading the research, development, and production of recommendation algorithms, maintaining ETL pipelines using tools such as Airflow and Jenkins, and deploying scalable data solutions for petabyte-scale datasets. You will also set algorithmic roadmaps and work closely with stakeholders to identify new opportunities for personalization. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in machine learning, Python, SQL, and big-data technologies like Databricks and Spark, along with a strong background in developing production-level code and mentoring team members.

Skills

Python SQL Airflow Jenkins Databricks S3 Spark AWS CI/CD Deep Learning ETL Kafka Hadoop PostgreSQL MLOps

What you'll do

  • Lead the research and development of recommendation and personalization algorithms for product areas.
  • Develop and maintain ETL pipelines to support petabyte-scale datasets using orchestration tools like Airflow.
  • Establish and maintain standards for algorithm development, testing, and deployment in production systems.
  • Collaborate with Product and Engineering teams to set the roadmap for algorithmic work and drive company objectives.
  • Optimize operational processes and explore innovative techniques to enhance user discovery and engagement.

What we're looking for

  • 7+ years of experience developing machine learning models and large-scale data analysis
  • 3+ years of experience developing algorithms for production systems
  • Led complex projects and mentored team members
  • In-depth understanding of modern machine learning methods, including deep learning
  • Experience deploying and maintaining big-data solutions using technologies like Databricks, S3, and Spark
  • Ability to develop scalable code in Python and SQL
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Math, Statistics, or related quantitative field

Employer

About The Walt Disney Company

The Walt Disney Company is a diversified global entertainment and media enterprise operating in segments including Disney Parks, Experiences and Products; Entertainment (ABC, Hulu, Disney+); and ESPN. Industry: Entertainment & Media

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