Disney - Burbank, CA
posted 3 months ago
As the Director of Engineering with a focus on Machine Learning (ML) Integration at The Walt Disney Studios, you will play a pivotal role in leading a newly formed Machine Learning Center. This position is designed for a seasoned professional who can drive machine learning initiatives and deliver meaningful business outcomes. You will be at the forefront of technology and innovation, embedding AI into the product development processes across various teams. Your leadership will be crucial in enhancing software applications with advanced AI capabilities, ensuring that projects are delivered on time and within budget. You will also be responsible for ensuring that product teams are well-versed in best practices and design patterns necessary for integrating ML models into both existing and newly developed applications. In this role, you will build and direct the ML Engineering team, ensuring strategic alignment with broader business goals. You will develop and implement a roadmap for integrating ML capabilities across multiple product teams, embedding ML engineering resources into existing product development teams to facilitate smooth collaboration and integration of ML technologies. You will champion the development and dissemination of best practices and design patterns for ML integration, ensuring that all product teams are trained and proficient in these methodologies. Additionally, you will work closely with other Studio Technology engineering leaders and product managers to ensure that ML integration supports the overall product strategy and meets operational needs. Your responsibilities will also include cultivating a culture of innovation and continuous learning within the ML Engineering team, mentoring team members for professional growth and development, and maintaining regular communication with senior management and other stakeholders to provide updates on project status, risks, and future plans.