Senior Data Scientist - NLP/LLM

Data scientists at Disney Streaming Services are the insights and modeling partners for the growth, content, marketing, product, and engineering teams at Disney+, Hulu and ESPN+. As a Senior Data Scientist on the Segmentation and Content Understanding team, you will lead technical efforts in developing and deploying advanced NLP and Large Language Model (LLM) solutions to enhance user experience across Disney's streaming platforms.

The role requires deep expertise in machine learning, particularly in NLP and LLMs, with a focus on model development, fine-tuning, and production deployment. You'll work with cutting-edge technologies and frameworks to build and optimize AI solutions that directly impact millions of users worldwide.

Key technical areas include deep learning model architectures, fine-tuning techniques, customization of open-source models, and production-grade AI deployment. You'll be responsible for creating multimodal AI systems that integrate text, image, and video data, while ensuring optimal performance through GPU infrastructure and distributed computing.

The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $138,900 to $203,900 depending on location, plus bonus opportunities and comprehensive benefits. You'll be part of Disney's Direct to Consumer team, working on innovative solutions for some of the world's leading streaming platforms.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced data scientist looking to make a significant impact in the entertainment industry while working with cutting-edge AI technologies. The role combines technical expertise with business impact, requiring both strong technical skills and the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders across the organization.