Manager, Machine Learning Engineering, Ad Platforms

The Walt Disney Company

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Work type
Remote
Location
Remote
Salary
$171,600–$230,100 / yr
Posted
100 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $232k
This role $201k
$157k most similar roles pay here $309k

This role pays less than 76% of similar roles. Most pay $202,800–$260,554 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $201k versus about $232k for comparable roles.

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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 118 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $148,700–$199,400 across 118 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Manager, Machine Learning Engineering, Ad Platforms

Manager, Machine Learning Engineering - Ad Platforms joins the Ad Platforms team to advance AI and machine learning capabilities across a high-performance, distributed, microservice-based advertising platform. This role involves leading, mentoring, and guiding Data Scientists and engineers to design and build scalable, performant, and maintainable models and pipelines. You will oversee end-to-end machine learning workflows including data collection, model development, deployment, and algorithm selection while ensuring responsible AI practices like fairness and explainability. The work focuses on solving complex technical problems within the video advertising business, specifically enhancing ad serving through innovative ML techniques. Required skills include proficiency in Python, Java, or similar languages, along with experience in TensorFlow, PyTorch, JAX, Hugging Face, and MLOps. You will also build and fine-tune LLM-based systems using RAG and prompt engineering to support the broader platform strategy.

What you'll do

  • Lead and mentor data scientists and machine learning engineers to build scalable model architectures and algorithms.
  • Oversee the end-to-end machine learning workflow including data collection, development, deployment, and modeling.
  • Translate product requirements into well-defined technical implementations for high-performance advertising platforms.
  • Drive adoption of best practices in code quality, testing, documentation, and MLOps pipelines.
  • Define strategic direction for ML projects while collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to prioritize high-impact opportunities.
  • Ensure responsible AI practices including fairness, explainability, and compliance with privacy standards.
  • Explore and integrate new machine learning techniques, tools, and technologies into the existing infrastructure.
  • Communicate project progress, technical strategies, and results to leadership and internal partners.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics, statistics, or a related field.
  • At least 8 years of relevant industry experience.
  • At least 2 to 3 years of experience in a people-management or technical leadership role.
  • Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or Java and experience with ML/DL frameworks like TensorFlow, PyTorch, JAX, or Hugging Face.
  • Proven ability to design, build, and deploy scalable machine learning models and systems in production using cloud platforms and MLOps practices.
  • Experience building, fine-tuning, and deploying LLM-based systems including RAG, prompt engineering, and model optimization.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead global teams and collaborate across organizational boundaries.
  • Knowledge of the Ad Tech industry and experience with large-scale data and distributed systems.

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