Lead Machine Learning Engineer, Ad Platforms at The Walt Disney Company

Santa Monica, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Media, Entertainment, Advertising, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

Minimum 7 years of hands-on experience developing and deploying large-scale machine learning systems
Strong knowledge of AI/ML technologies, mathematics and statistics
Excellent communication, collaboration skills, and a strong teamwork ethic with both technical and non-technical audiences
Strong foundations in algorithms, data structures, and numerical optimization with experience in programming languages such as Python (primary), Java and SQL
Familiarity with tools and frameworks such as TensorFlow, Pytorch, Hugging libraries etc
Proven proficiency in deep learning methodologies, including recurrent and sequence-based models
Hands-on experience with transformer architectures (e.g., BERT, GPT, ViT) for natural language and vision tasks
Strong understanding of multimodal embedding techniques for integrating text, image, audio, and structured data
Experience with LLM models such as GPT models, Claude, Gemini, Llama, etc
Strong grasp of LLM evaluation methodologies

Responsibilities

Drive innovation and apply state of the art AI and machine learning across advertising domains, including inventory forecasting, ad experience, ad pacing, pricing, targeting, and efficient ad delivery
Invent and iterate on novel solutions to complex advertising challenges with rapid prototyping and deployment cycles
Design, build, and scale robust ML systems that power core ad platform capabilities
Champion engineering excellence through best practices in code quality, system design, and operational reliability
Mentor and support junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and technical growth

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Machine LearningAIAd TechScalable SystemsPythonTensorFlowPyTorchData ScienceAdvertising Platforms

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What will I be doing as the Lead Machine Learning Engineer?

You will drive innovation by applying state-of-the-art AI and machine learning to advertising domains like inventory forecasting, ad experience, pacing, pricing, targeting, and delivery. You'll invent novel solutions with rapid prototyping, design and scale robust ML systems, champion engineering best practices, and mentor junior engineers.

Is this a remote position or does it require office work?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What is the salary or compensation for this role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What is the company culture like at Disney's Ad Platforms team?

The team consists of Storytellers and Innovators, Creators and Builders, Entertainers and Engineers, focused on marrying technology with creativity to build world-class products. They emphasize innovation, engineering excellence, continuous learning, and cross-functional collaboration to advance AI/ML in advertising.

What makes a strong candidate for this Lead Machine Learning Engineer role?

An experienced ML engineer who thrives at the intersection of technical excellence, strategic impact, and cross-functional collaboration, with expertise in applying AI/ML to advertising challenges, scaling ML systems, rapid prototyping, and mentoring juniors.