Sr Data Scientist

The Walt Disney Company; Lake Buena Vista (FL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Educational opportunities

Special Disney perks

Job summary

The Walt Disney Company is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to drive predictive modeling and data analysis for enhancing guest experiences in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. The role involves conducting advanced data analysis, developing predictive models, and collaborating with business partners.

Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in Python and strong knowledge of data science techniques, cloud platforms, and model operations. Disney offers a comprehensive rewards package to support your health and well-being.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in Python.
• 3+ years experience with GCP or another cloud provider.
• Ability to explain technical solutions in simple terms.

Responsibilities

• Conduct advanced data analysis and modeling to derive actionable insights.
• Develop and deploy predictive models.
• Collaborate with business partners to translate predictive insights.

Skills

Python

GCP

Predictive modeling

Revision control (GitHub, GitLab)

Model Ops

Docker

Computer vision

Education

Bachelor of Science in Data Science or equivalent

Master of Science in relevant fields (preferred)

Tools

SQL

Airflow

Kubernetes

Atlassian Tools (Jira, Confluence)

Job description

About the Role & Team

We create happiness. That’s our motto at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, and it permeates everything we do. At Disney, you’ll help encourage that magic by enabling our company to push the limits and build the never-before-seen! Are you ready to join this team and make an impact

Disney Experiences (DX) is a world-class entertainment and technology leader

Walt’s passion was to innovate continuously and push the boundaries of what is possible, which remains central in our business today. Uniting each endeavor is a commitment to creating and delivering unforgettable experiences, and we’re constantly looking for new ways to enhance these exciting experiences for our guests. A Sr. Data Scientist in this group will help guide the creation, installation, and support the data analysis and development of machine learning models for our attractions. We work closely with internal partners to deliver world-class guest experiences with interactive & data systems across DPEP. You will be reporting to the Attractions Operational Technology organization.

This is a full time role.

What You Will Do

• Conduct advanced data analysis, modeling, and experimentation to derive actionable insights and drive strategic decision‑making.
• Stay ahead of the latest advancements in data science techniques, tools, and technologies and apply them to solve complex problems optimally.
• Develop and deploy predictive models to forecast future trends, behavior, or outcomes based on historical data in the attraction space.
• Evaluate model performance and refine algorithms to improve accuracy, reliability, and scalability.
• Design and implement A/B tests or other experiments to validate model predictions and optimize business processes.
• Collaborate with business partners to translate predictive insights into actionable recommendations and strategic initiatives.
• Regularly supervise and update predictive models to ensure they remain relevant and effective in dynamic business environments.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• 5+ years experience in Python.
• 3+ years experience with GCP or another cloud provider.
• 3+ years of predictive modeling experience.
• Knowledge of Software Development Life cycle and QA processes.
• Experience with revision control software, such as GitHub and GitLab.
• Experience with Model Ops and setting up CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience with Docker.
• Experience with both structured and unstructured data.
• Experience with computer vision.
• Experience leading a complex project.
• Ability to explain technical solutions in simple terms.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Airflow or another data workflow management tool.
• Experience with SQL and PostgreSQL databases.
• Experience with Kubernetes.
• Experience with cloud deployments in GCP or another cloud platform.
• Experience with Atlassian Tools such as Jira & Confluence.
• Experience with Agile development methods.
• Experience with automated testing, continuous integration, and continuous development.
• Experience with data visualization and data monitoring tools (e.g. Splunk, Plotly, Tableau).
• Knowledge of Object-Oriented Software Design Patterns.

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Data Science, Statistics, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent technical background.
• PREFERRED: Master of Science in Data Science, Statistics, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent technical background.

Additional Information

Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities, and special extras that only Disney can provide. Learn more about our benefits and perks at https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.