Lead ML Engineer, Ad Tech AI & Optimization

Disney Entertainment; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 174,000 - 234,000; Full time

Job summary

Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology is seeking a lead machine learning engineer to design and optimize prediction and optimization engines for addressable ad platforms. You will craft scalable ML solutions, work with product and engineering teams, and mentor peers in a fast-paced, data-driven environment.

The role emphasizes end-to-end model development, experimentation, and production deployment to deliver measurable advertising improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS or related field required.
• 7+ years of large-scale ML experience at leading internet companies.
• Strong knowledge of AI/ML, mathematics and statistics.
• Proficient in Java, Python, and Scala; experience with ML/DL platforms.
• Ability to translate business needs into ML solutions for advertising.
• Willingness to collaborate across teams in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Drive ground-breaking innovation and apply state of the art AI and machine learning in a variety of areas to enhance every aspect of advertising, including inventory forecasting, ad experience, ad pacing, pricing, targeting, and efficient ad delivery.
• Invent and iterate novel solutions for complex ad challenges with fast turnaround.
• Lead the ad algorithm architecture design and iteration of the advertising system.
• Develop scalable and efficient approaches for large scale data analysis and model development.
• Build and experiment new algorithms and models end-to-end, from production rollout to continuous optimization.
• Collaborate with engineering teams, product managers, and program managers in an open and creative environment.
• Mentor team members and support their technical growth.

Skills

Java

Python

Scala

ML/DL platforms

Statistics & math

Ad tech knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

TensorFlow

Kubeflow

SageMaker

Job description

Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology is seeking a lead machine learning engineer to design and optimize prediction and optimization engines for addressable ad platforms. You will craft scalable ML solutions, work with product and engineering teams, and mentor peers in a fast-paced, data-driven environment.

The role emphasizes end-to-end model development, experimentation, and production deployment to deliver measurable advertising improvements.