Disney Studios is seeking a highly skilled and innovative full-Stack Principal Data Scientist to lead our data science initiatives and drive impactful insights across our studio operations.
As a Principal Data Scientist, you will play a crucial role in leveraging data to enhance decision making, optimize processes, and uncover opportunities for growth. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement data-driven strategies that align with our mission to create world-class content and entertainment experiences.
To be successful in this role, you should have a strong background in Machine Learning and experience with AI technologies. Our ideal candidate will have a passion for developing cutting-edge technology and the ability to think creatively to solve complex problems
Develop novel AI/ML solutions to further the companys mission of creating innovative and engaging content
Architect efficient data models and high-quality production pipelines and partner with Engineering for all necessary telemetry
Design, build, and deploy predictive models, machine learning algorithms, and statistical analyses to address complex business challenges.
Identify trends, patterns, and insights from large datasets to inform decision-making.
Work end to end from data collection, feature generation and selection, algorithm development, forecasting, visualization and communicating of model results
Think creatively to solve complex problems
Monitor and maintain the performance of ML models
Research and stay up-to-date on the latest AI/ML trends and technologies
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to other engineers
Collaborate with data engineering teams to ensure the quality and accessibility of data
Communicate insights and best practices in leadership
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- MS/Ph.D. in quantitative discipline
- 10 plus years of experience in data science, with a proven track record of leading and delivering successful projects
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, or Scala
- Expert-level experience working with scikit-learn, NumPy, and pandas and other ML libraries.
- Solid understanding of ML technologies, models, mathematics and statistical methods
Work Location: Onsite Glendale Monday-Thursday
Experience with cloud databases, such as Snowflake, databricks, and BigQuery is a plus
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.