Sr ML Ops Engineer at The Walt Disney Company

Nicasio, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Entertainment, MediaIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. Master’s Degree is preferred
5+ years of experience in DevOps, Site Reliability Engineering, or a related role, with at least 2+ years focusing on ML Ops
Expertise in building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines for machine learning applications
Strong proficiency with containerization (Docker) and orchestration tools (Kubernetes)
Proficiency in deploying machine learning models using frameworks such as TensorFlow Serving, TorchServe, or custom APIs
Deep understanding of cloud infrastructure and services (AWS, GCP, or Azure) for ML workloads, including GPUs and TPU utilization
Experience managing large-scale distributed training workflows and optimizing resource allocation
Familiarity with tools like MLflow, DVC, Weight+Biases, or similar for data and model tracking and versioning
Solid understanding of security best practices for machine learning systems and sensitive data handling
Strong scripting and programming skills in Python, Bash, or Go
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with data orchestration tools like DataChain, Weights and Biases, etc, for managing ML workflows
Hands-on experience with automated hyperparameter tuning and optimization frameworks
Familiarity with model monitoring tools like Prometheus, Grafana, or custom solutions for model drift and data quality checks
Experience integrating pre-trained foundational models and managing their deployment at scale
Contributions to open-source ML Ops projects or relevant research publications

Responsibilities

Develop, deploy, and maintain scalable infrastructure for machine learning model training, retraining, and inference
Design and optimize CI/CD pipelines specifically tailored for machine learning workflows, ensuring efficient delivery from research to production
Implement robust monitoring and logging systems to track model performance and identify potential issues in production environments
Collaborate with AI researchers and data scientists to ensure infrastructure aligns with project requirements and supports iterative experimentation
Manage compute resources (cloud and on-premises) to enable large-scale distributed training and inference tasks
Containerize machine learning models and applications using Docker and deploy them via Kubernetes or equivalent orchestration systems
Automate deployment workflows for serving ML models using frameworks such as TorchServe, TensorFlow Serving and FastAPI
Implement model versioning, rollback strategies, and governance for maintaining production stability
Optimize cost efficiency and performance of machine learning workflows in cloud environments such as AWS, GCP, or Azure
Stay updated with emerging ML Ops tools and practices, integrating them into existing workflows to improve performance and reliability

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

DockerKubernetesTorchServeTensorFlow ServingFastAPICI/CDMLOpsDevOpsModel DeploymentDistributed TrainingMonitoringLoggingModel Versioning

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this role remote or hybrid, and where is the office located?

This is a hybrid role requiring 2-3 days onsite at the Nicasio, CA office and occasional work from home.

What are the key skills required for the Sr ML Ops Engineer position?

Key skills include expertise in building CI/CD pipelines for ML applications, strong proficiency with Docker and Kubernetes, proficiency in deploying models using TensorFlow Serving or TorchServe, and deep understanding of cloud infrastructure like AWS, GCP, or Azure for ML workloads.

What is the salary or compensation for this role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What education and experience are required for this position?

A Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field is required (Master’s preferred), along with 5+ years in DevOps, SRE, or related roles and at least 2+ years focusing on ML Ops.

What kind of collaboration is involved in this role?

You will collaborate with AI researchers and data scientists to ensure infrastructure aligns with project requirements and supports iterative experimentation.