Software Engineering Manager, Machine Learning - Ad Platforms

Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology is seeking a Software Engineering Manager to lead their Machine Learning Platform Team for Ad Platforms. This role combines technical leadership in ML/AI with team management responsibilities, focusing on building and maintaining the machine learning infrastructure that powers Disney's advertising capabilities.

The position offers an opportunity to work at the intersection of machine learning and advertising technology, managing a team that develops ML platforms using technologies like TensorFlow, PyTorch, and XGBoost. The role involves leading sprint planning, coordinating across teams, and ensuring the successful delivery of machine learning solutions that impact millions of users.

As a manager, you'll be responsible for mentoring team members, guiding technical decisions, and maintaining strong collaboration across engineering and research teams. The role requires deep technical expertise in both software development and machine learning, with experience in big data technologies like Spark and Flink.

Disney offers a competitive compensation package, including base salary ranges from $184,300 to $270,700 depending on location, plus bonus potential and comprehensive benefits. This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading entertainment company and shape the future of advertising technology through machine learning innovation.

The ideal candidate will bring both technical depth and leadership experience, with a proven track record in machine learning engineering and team management. You'll be working in a dynamic environment where you can make a significant impact on Disney's advertising platforms while leading and developing a talented team of engineers.