Senior Manager, Machine Learning Platform

Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology is seeking a Senior Manager for their Machine Learning Platform team to drive innovation in ML infrastructure. This role will lead the Model Engineering team in building interfaces, tooling and services to develop and deploy ML models in a high-availability production ecosystem. The position involves working with cutting-edge ML technologies to support key product functions like personalization, recommendation, fraud prevention, and capacity planning.

The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in large-scale distributed systems and ML model deployment, combined with strong leadership abilities. They will be responsible for technical strategy, stakeholder partnerships, and fostering a culture of innovation while maintaining system reliability. The role offers the opportunity to work on platforms that serve millions of users across Disney's streaming services including Disney+ and Hulu.

This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of Disney's media business through ML innovation. The position comes with competitive compensation including base salary, bonus potential, and comprehensive benefits. The role can be based in multiple locations including San Francisco, Santa Monica, or New York, offering flexibility while working with world-class teams.

The successful candidate will drive technical excellence in ML infrastructure while growing and mentoring a high-performing engineering team. They will collaborate across organizations to deliver solutions that power Disney's next generation of entertainment experiences. This role combines technical leadership, people management, and the chance to work on ML systems at massive scale.