Posted:
11/7/2024, 4:00:00 PM
Location(s):
New York, United States ⋅ New York, New York, United States
Experience Level(s):
Senior
Field(s):
AI & Machine Learning ⋅ Data & Analytics
Job Posting Title:
Manager Data ScienceReq ID:
10104161Job Description:
The Commerce Data Science team at Disney Streaming develops Machine learning solutions to drive subscription and monetization across our streaming platforms, including Disney+, Hulu and ESPN+. Data scientists are integral to Disney’s success, partnering with cross-functional teams (growth, content, marketing, product, and engineering) to provide ML solutions that shape the experience of millions of users worldwide.
We're seeking an experienced Manager of Data Science to lead data scientists focused on developing and deploying machine learning models that address business-critical challenges. In this role, you’ll work with teams across commerce, growth, and identity to leverage machine learning solutions that enhance the customer journey and drive the business forward.
Lead Machine Learning Initiatives
Design, build, and optimize machine learning models that optimize commerce payment products.
Manage the full lifecycle of ML development, including data collection, feature engineering, model selection, evaluation, and production.
Collaborate with engineers to deploy models at scale, ensuring robust A/B testing frameworks to assess the impact on key business metrics.
Data Exploration & Insights
Dive deep into subscriber and payment data to uncover patterns and opportunities for growth and retention strategies.
Lead exploratory analyses and complex statistical modeling to deliver actionable insights that inform high-stakes business decisions.
Data Storytelling
Translate complex data into clear and actionable insights through visualizations, reports, and presentations tailored to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Drive data-informed decision-making by presenting findings that highlight business implications.
Strategic Collaboration & Leadership
Build and foster strong relationships with business partners across commerce, growth, marketing, and engineering.
Collaborate with other data teams to improve our data infrastructure, including models, visualizations, and experimentation capabilities.
Mentor and grow a high-performing team of data scientists, creating an environment that encourages learning and innovation.
Bachelor’s degree in advanced Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science or comparable field of study
Proven track record of working with programming languages (e.g., Python, Spark, PySpark) and SQL
Expertise in ML libraries such as scikit-learn, SciPy, and related technologies.
Experience with modern data platforms and tools (e.g., Databricks, Jupyter, Snowflake, Airflow, GitHub).
Advanced statistical knowledge and excellent problem-solving skills, with a proven ability to translate data into actionable insights.
8+ years of experience in building, deploying, and evaluating real-world machine learning solutions.
2+ years of leadership experience
M.S. and/or Ph.D. in a quantitative discipline.
Experience working in subscription-based or streaming media businesses.
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Job Posting Segment:
Direct to ConsumerJob Posting Primary Business:
DTC Analytics and Data SciencePrimary Job Posting Category:
Data ScienceEmployment Type:
Full timePrimary City, State, Region, Postal Code:
New York, NY, USAAlternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:
Date Posted:
2024-11-08Website: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/
Headquarter Location: Burbank, California, United States
Employee Count: 10001+
Year Founded: 1923
IPO Status: Private