Manager, Machine Learning - Ad Platforms

2 Weeks ago • 8-12 Years • Research & Development

About the job

Summary

The Manager, Machine Learning - Ad Platforms leads a team building and maintaining a machine learning platform (TensorFlow, PyTorch, XGBoost) on AWS and Databricks. Responsibilities include team planning, coordination with other engineering and research teams, building Spark and Flink data pipelines, troubleshooting issues, mentoring team members, and guiding technical solutions. The role requires experience in machine learning engineering, big data development, and managing platforms like Databricks and Kubernetes. The ideal candidate possesses strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
Must have:
  • Lead team planning and coordination
  • Build and maintain ML platform
  • Build and maintain data pipelines
  • Troubleshoot technical issues
  • Mentor team members
  • 8+ years software development experience
  • 4+ years ML engineering experience
  • 4+ years big data development experience
Good to have:
  • TensorFlow, PyTorch, XGBoost experience
  • Spark/Flink on Databricks or Kubernetes
  • GenAI and LLM experience
  • AWS experience
  • Apache Airflow experience
  • Ad Tech industry experience
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Job Summary:

Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology

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 Disney’s 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 maximize 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 for Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology

  • Building the future of Disney’s media business: DE&E Technologists are designing and building the infrastructure that will power Disney’s 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 execute groundbreaking products and techniques that shape industry norms and enhance how audiences experience sports, entertainment & news.

Ad Platform Machine Learning Platform Team is responsible for providing a machine learning platform in AWS, Databricks for the data engineering, data science, machine learning research teams to build upon. We cover a wide range of machine learning and AI tools and support these as well as the production environment. The individual we are looking for will provide leadership in all these areas. 

Key Responsibilities 

  • Lead team planning and coordination within each sprint 

  • Coordinate with the other Ad Platform engineering and research teams 

  • Build and maintain machine learning platform (Tensorflow, Pytorch, XGboost, etc.) supporting ML/AI model development  

  • Build and maintain Spark and Flink data pipelines supporting machine learning/AI application  

  • Troubleshoot issues between teams with respect to project initiatives and technical dependencies 

  • Mentor team members and participate in their growth as engineers. 

  • Guide technical solutions to ensure they align with business needs and timelines 

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. 

  • 2+ years engineering management experience 

  • 8+ years of software development experience with python, Go or Scala 

  • 4+ years of machine learning engineering experience 

  • 4+ years of big data development experience 

  • Demonstrable analytical/problem solving skills 

  • Great communication, collaboration skills and a strong teamwork ethic with both technical and non-technical audiences 

Preferred Qualification: 

  • Experience with Tensorflow, Pytorch, XGboost 

  • Experience managing Spark and/or Flink on Databricks or on Kubernetes/EKS 

  • Experience with GenAI and LLM 

  • Experience with AWS 

  • Experience managing Databricks environments on AWS 

  • Experience with Apache Airflow 

  • Ad Tech industry experience 


The hiring range for this position in New York City area is $175,800-235,700 per year, in Los Angeles, CA area is $167,700-$224,900 and in San Francisco Bay Area is $183,700,600-$246,400 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.
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$167.7K - $246.4K/yr (Outscal est.)
$207.1K/yr avg.
Seattle, Washington, United States

About The Company

From classic animated features and exhilarating theme park attractions to cutting edge sports coverage, and the hottest shows on television, The Walt Disney Company has been making magic since 1923, creating unforgettable stories that connect with audiences around the world. And we’re just getting started!

The key to our success…. The Cast, Crew, Imagineers and Employees who honor Disney’s rich legacy by stretching the bounds of imagination to create the never-before-seen, bringing unparalleled entertainment experiences to people of all ages. Begin a career that delivers unparalleled creative content and experiences to audiences around the world and just imagine the stories you could be part of…

What is #LifeAtDisney like? It’s a series of magical moments with cast members and employees developing and telling our stories in the most innovative ways. Whether it’s a day spent as a Disney VoluntEAR, or celebrating the release of a new interactive experience, retail product or movie, our days are filled with the knowledge that we are creating entertainment experiences the whole family can enjoy. Follow @DisneyCareers on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for a peek behind-the-curtain, and discover how you could connect to a world of stories with Disney!

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