Manager, Machine Learning Engineering - Ad Platforms
Core
Lead and guide a team of Data Scientists and ML engineers to build scalable, high-impact AI/ML solutions for Disney's advertising platform, enhancing ad serving, delivery, and campaign management.
Role type
Senior Manager, Machine Learning Engineering
Builds
Scalable, distributed microservice-based advertising platform (ad serving, delivery, campaign management) for Disney online properties (Hulu, ESPN+, Disney+).
Domain
Ad Tech / Media Technology
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Machine Learning fundamentals, Deep Learning, Statistical modeling, Model architecture design, MLOps practices, Cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure), Python, LLM-based systems (RAG, prompt engineering), Global team leadership, Cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
Ad Tech domain knowledge, Large-scale distributed systems, Cloud platforms, MLOps pipelines, Innovation track record
Technologies
TensorFlow, PyTorch, JAX, Hugging Face, RAG, AWS, GCP, Azure
Responsibilities
Lead and mentor ML/AI engineers on model architecture and algorithm selection; Drive adoption of best practices in model development, code quality, and testing; Define strategic direction for ML projects; Oversee end-to-end ML workflow from data collection to deployment; Foster innovation by exploring new ML techniques; Ensure responsible AI practices (fairness, explainability, privacy); Develop partnerships to prioritize high-impact ML opportunities; Communicate strategies and results to leadership.
Seniority
Senior Manager, hands-on technical leadership
