Senior Machine Learning Engineer

Key Skills

Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3), Apache Airflow, AWS, Databricks, Docker, Effective communication skills, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Java Programming, Kubernetes-K8s, Machine learning techniques, Python Programming, SPARK Programming

Job Description

On any given day at Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology, we’re reimagining ways to create magical viewing experiences for the world’s most beloved stories while also transforming our media business for the future. Whether that’s evolving our streaming and digital products in new and immersive ways, powering worldwide advertising and distribution to enhance flexibility and efficiency, or delivering Disney’s unmatched entertainment and sports content, every day is a moment to make a difference to partners and to hundreds of millions of people around the world.

A few reasons why we think you’d love working here:

• Building the future of Disney’s media: DE&E Technologists are designing and building the infrastructure that will power our media, advertising, and distribution businesses for years to come.

• Reach & Scale: The products and platforms this group builds and operates delight millions of consumers every minute of every day – from Disney+ and Hulu, to ABC News and Entertainment, to ESPN and ESPN+, and much more.

• Innovation: We develop and implement groundbreaking products and techniques that shape industry norms and enhance how audiences experience sports, entertainment & news.

Platform Software Engineering oversees the core technical platforms and systems for Disney’s extensive suite of streaming products – including Disney+ and Hulu – and digital products and experiences – including ESPN, Marvel, Disney Studios, NatGeo, and ABC News. This team also drives the strategic development and use of technology, building scalable systems and products that can power a more personalized experience for Disney customers, as well as innovative work in Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR), and 3D rendering in our studio environments. When you’re watching SportsCenter and you’re impressed by how amazing the studio looks, you have this team to thank!

Responsibilities:

• Design and develop infrastructure for the full cycle of machine learning such as workflow management, feature store, data discovery tools, and feature libraries.

• Implement backend microservices for large scale distributed systems using gRPC or REST.

• Lead and drive vision for one or more of ML Platform services

• Drive and maintain a culture of quality, innovation and experimentation

• Work in an Agile environment that focuses on collaboration and teamwork

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software, Electrical or Electronics Engineering, or comparable field of study, and/or equivalent work experience

• 5+ years of software experience, with 3+ years of relevant ML experience

• Experienced with cloud technologies in AWS or GCP and container systems such as Docker or Kubernetes

• Passion for turning ideas into products and improving the member experience

• Expertise in OO programming, either Python or Java

• Excellent communication and people engagement skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with Java or Python development ecosystem

• Knowledge of technologies like Databricks, S3, Spark

• Experience with graph-based data workflows such as Apache Airflow, Meson

• Mentor colleagues on best practices and technical concepts of building large scale solutions

The hiring range for this position in Los Angeles is $132,700.00 - $182,500.00 per year, in New York/Seattle is $139,040.00 - $191,200.00 per year and in San Francisco is $145,400.00 - $199,900.00 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

About Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology:

Disney Entertainment and ESPN Technology (DE&E Technology) provides the technological backbone and product development for Disney’s two media business units, while helping to keep the company at the vanguard of innovation – enabling the Company to continuously leverage technology to enhance storytelling and creativity, while delivering scalability, flexibility, and efficiency for its businesses.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise with the following business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, Disney Parks, and Experiences and Products. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with Disney Streaming Technology LLC, which is part of a business we call Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology.