AI Architect, Distinguished Software Engineer at The Walt Disney Company

Seattle, Washington, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Media, Entertainment, AdvertisingIndustries

Requirements

Expertise in defining and evolving end-to-end architecture for ad-serving, targeting, bidding, measurement systems, including ad serving, programmatic exchange, unified selection, identity & privacy, forecasting & pacing, and AI-driven optimization
Deep knowledge of distributed systems, machine learning infrastructure, real-time decision engines, and data platforms
Experience shaping long-term technical direction driving architectural excellence and innovations impacting billions of ad impressions
Ability to partner with senior engineers, product leaders, and business stakeholders
Skills in collaborating with stakeholders to understand software engineering and data needs and establish architecture standards
Capability to act as subject matter expert and work with software and data engineers to drive delivery of solutions
Experience providing mentorship and professional growth to build engineering leaders
Familiarity with evaluating emerging technologies and recommending adoption in software development and data management

Responsibilities

Architect end-to-end AdTech platforms for real-time ad decisioning, pricing, and forecasting
Build scalable data pipelines for audience segmentation, targeting, and measurement
Lead the design of ML models and APIs for creative optimization and outcome-based targeting
Partner with product, data science, and sales teams to maximize yield and advertiser outcomes
Set best practices for data governance, model monitoring, and responsible AI
Mentor engineers and influence technical strategy across teams
Drive innovation by evaluating emerging technologies and recommending adoption where appropriate, both in software development and data management
Oversee the evaluation and selection of tools, frameworks, and platforms to support both software development and data management efforts
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards related to both software and data architecture, as well as data governance and security
Act as a technical evangelist, promoting a culture of excellence and thought leadership within the organization, encompassing both software engineering and data management domains
Participate in executive-level discussions

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

AISoftware ArchitectureAd ServingProgrammatic ExchangeIdentity ManagementPrivacyForecastingPacingMeasurementBiddingOptimizationDistributed Systems

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the employment type for this position?

This is a full-time position.

Is this role remote or does it require office work?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What are the key responsibilities for the AI Architect role?

Key responsibilities include architecting end-to-end AdTech platforms for real-time ad decisioning, pricing, and forecasting, building scalable data pipelines for audience segmentation, targeting, and measurement, defining and evolving the architecture of Disney’s Ads Technology Platform, and providing mentorship to engineering teams.

What is the company culture like at Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology?

The culture emphasizes innovation, building the future of Disney’s media business, reaching and scaling products that delight millions of consumers daily, and reimagining magical viewing experiences while transforming the media business.

What makes a strong candidate for this Distinguished Software Engineer role?

Strong candidates are technical leaders at the highest level with expertise in distributed systems, machine learning infrastructure, real-time decision engines, data platforms, and AdTech, who can partner with senior engineers, product leaders, and stakeholders while providing mentorship.