Sr Data Scientist

Disney Direct-to-Consumer

Santa Monica, CA, USA
Base: $141,900 to $190,300 py; bonus/equity: bonus...
5+ years industry experience building ml models
Deep expertise in nlp and transformer architectures
Proficiency in python with pytorch or tensorflow
This role involves leading the design and deployment of advanced NLP and large language model solutions to support content understanding across Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+

Job Summary

  • This role involves leading the design and deployment of advanced NLP and large language model solutions to support content understanding across Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+.
  • The successful candidate will partner closely with product, engineering, and business stakeholders to translate ambiguous needs into scalable machine learning solutions.
  • Compensation includes a base salary range of $141,900 to $190,300 per year, along with potential bonuses, long-term incentive units, and comprehensive benefits.

Matching Summary

This role involves leading the design and deployment of advanced NLP and large language model solutions to support content understanding across Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+.

Salary

Base: $141,900 to $190,300 per year; Bonus/Equity: Bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided; Benefits: Full range of medical, financial, and other benefits

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 5+ years industry experience building ML models
  • Deep expertise in NLP and transformer architectures
  • Proficiency in Python with PyTorch or TensorFlow
  • Experience with production ML systems and MLOps
  • Strong communication skills for cross-functional stakeholders

Nice-to-have

  • Master's degree or Ph.D. in quantitative field
  • Hands-on experience fine-tuning open-source foundation models
  • Familiarity with distributed training workflows for large-scale models
  • Understanding of GPU infrastructure and hardware optimization
  • Experience with RLHF and parameter-efficient tuning techniques

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or Statistics
  • 5+ years of industry experience deploying ML models in production
  • Not specified

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