This role pays less than
63%
of similar roles. Most pay
$184,787–$249,750
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$201k
versus about
$217k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
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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
The Walt Disney Company currently has
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Listed pay typically runs
$141,900–$190,300
across 150 roles with salary data.
As a Lead Machine Learning Engineer at Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology’s Ad Platform Engineering team in Glendale, California, you will lead the design and delivery of high-performance machine learning systems for real-time advertising solutions across platforms like Hulu, Disney+, and ESPN. Your daily responsibilities include applying modern ML techniques to solve complex problems, overseeing the full lifecycle of ML systems from experimentation to production, and ensuring these systems are scalable, reliable, and cost-efficient. You will work with cutting-edge technologies such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, and Hugging Face, while also building feature pipelines for real-time inference and offline training. This role requires a strong background in machine learning fundamentals, proficiency in Python, Java, and SQL, and experience operating ML systems in high-throughput environments. Ideal candidates will have expertise in digital video advertising or programmatic platforms, making this an exciting opportunity to drive innovation in the fast-paced world of digital entertainment advertising.