Unclassified - Chicago, IL
posted 2 months ago
At Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology, we are dedicated to reimagining the way audiences experience the world's most beloved stories. Our mission is to transform Disney's media business for the future by evolving our streaming and digital products in innovative and immersive ways. This includes powering worldwide advertising and distribution to maximize flexibility and efficiency, as well as delivering Disney's unmatched entertainment and sports content. Every day presents an opportunity to make a significant impact on our partners and the hundreds of millions of viewers around the globe. As part of the DE&E Technologists team, you will be involved in designing and building the infrastructure that will support Disney's media, advertising, and distribution businesses for years to come. The products and platforms developed by this group delight millions of consumers every minute, from Disney+ and Hulu to ABC News and ESPN. We pride ourselves on our commitment to innovation, developing groundbreaking products and techniques that shape industry standards and enhance audience experiences across sports, entertainment, and news. In this role, you will be a key contributor to the development, implementation, and maintenance of recommendation and personalization algorithms for Disney Streaming's suite of video apps, particularly Disney+ and Hulu. You will collaborate with Engineering, Product, and Data teams to apply machine learning methods that align with strategic product personalization goals. Your responsibilities will include leading research and development efforts for recommendation algorithms, coordinating requirements, managing stakeholder expectations, and ensuring that we meet key performance indicators (KPIs) for various product areas. You will also help set the roadmap for algorithmic work, guiding the approach to new recommendation features and driving larger company objectives in personalization and content recommendation.