Principal Product Manager, ML Platform at Hulu
Santa Monica, CA 90401
About the Job
Job Posting Title:Principal Product Manager, ML PlatformReq ID:10090226Job Description:Disney Entertainment & ESPN TechnologyOn any given day at Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology, we’re reimagining ways to create magical viewing experiences for the world’s most beloved stories while also redefining Disney’s media business for the future
Whether that’s evolving our streaming and digital products in new and immersive ways, powering worldwide advertising and distribution to improve flexibility and efficiency, or delivering Disney’s unmatched entertainment and sports content, every day is a moment to make a difference to partners and to hundreds of millions of people around the world.A few reasons why we believe you’d love working for Disney Entertainment & ESPN TechnologyBuilding the future of Disney’s media business: DE&E Technologists are crafting and building the infrastructure that will power Disney’s media, advertising, and distribution businesses for years to come.Reach & Scale: The products and platforms this group builds and operates delight millions of consumers every minute of every day – from Disney+ and Hulu, to ABC News and Entertainment, to ESPN and ESPN+, and much more.Innovation: We develop and implement groundbreaking products and techniques that shape industry norms and improve how audiences experience sports, entertainment & news.The Product Management team guides the strategy and vision for Disney’s incredible global digital products portfolio - from Disney+, Hulu, ESPN+ and the ESPN App to Marvel Unlimited, National Geographic, ABC and ABC News, and film websites and games
This team impacts the way millions of people around the world experience and engage with Disney’s iconic stories and unmatched content in more personalized and immersive ways, using innovative technologies ranging from Machine Learning to Extended Reality.Job SummaryMachine learning powers applications at The Walt Disney Company including personalization and search for hundreds of millions of subscribers across Disney+, Hulu, Star+, ESPN and more
Our in-house machine learning platform enables applications like these at global scale across multiple products
We aim to accelerate and democratize ML innovation so we can bring more magical experiences to Disney fans, new and old
The possibilities to use Machine Learning and AI for positive consumer and business impact are limitless, and we’re just getting started.As Principal Product Manager for ML Platform, you will be at the forefront of building the foundational AI/ML platform that is used across our entire product suite and customer base
This role involves leading the strategy, development, execution, and evolution of the ML Platform, an ML toolkit and underlying infrastructure that enables data scientists and ML engineers to build and operate end-to-end ML workflows on our ML Platform
You will work closely with a cross-functional team including engineers, data scientists and product managers to deliver innovative solutions that meet the evolving needs of our customers.The scale at which we operate is unique – not only do we have hundreds of millions of subscribers to delight and entertain, but we also have hundreds of customer touchpoints across multiple consumer products through which we should deliver a seamless experience
This is just one of the ways machine learning can help.This is an ideal role for someone who thrives in ambiguity and has a consistent track record of contributing to the product strategy and roadmap for a complex machine learning problem space
You should be able to balance pragmatism and product intuition to achieve significant impact for a rapidly growing customer base at global scale.ResponsibilitiesLead the strategy, roadmap, and execution for our ML platformCollaborate closely with engineering & Data Scientists while working in an agile software development environmentDefine product requirements, objectives, and success metrics for the ML platformGather and incorporate product feedback into subsequent product releasesConduct research and competitive analysis to identify new opportunities in the field of Machine Learning and Data ScienceWork closely with customers to understand their needs and incorporate feedback into product design and featuresCreate a delightful, self-serve product experience to power the ML platform for use by all AI practitioners with ease and speedLead teams on all business readiness activities, including product planning, sequencing, testing, user education, rollout, iteration, and supportBe the internal champion of AI/ML to technical and non-technical partnersBasic Qualifications 10+ years of experience in Product Management or other relevant experienceExperience working with AI/ML Products with understanding of machine learning / data science methodologiesKnowledge on ML infrastructure for data storage, data wrangling, feature storage, feature execution, model deployment, infrastructure management etc.Experience in conducting market research and competitive analysisPassion for technology and innovation, with a customer-centric approach to product developmentAdept at building, measuring and reporting against fundamental product metricsExceptional written and verbal communication skills at all levels of organization and partnersPreferred Qualifications Prior experience with streaming services and/or media productsFamiliar with A/B experimentation methods and hypothesis-driven developmentStrong experience working on search & recommendation systemsRequired Education Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field requiredThe hiring range for this position in Santa Monica, CA and Bristol, CT is $ 180,700 – $ 242,300 per year, in San Francisco is $ $197,900 - $265,400 and in NYC and Seattle is $189,300 - $253,800 per year based on a 40 hour work week
The amount of hours scheduled per week may vary based on business needs
The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors
A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.Job Posting Segment:Disney Entertainment & ESPN TechnologyJob Posting Primary Business:Product ManagementPrimary Job Posting Category:Product ManagementEmployment Type:Full timePrimary City, State, Region, Postal Code:San Francisco, CA, USAAlternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:USA - CA - 2450 Broadway, USA - NY - 1211 Avenue of the AmericasDate Posted:2024-05-29SummaryLocation: San Francisco, CA, USA; New York, NY, USA; Santa Monica, CA, USAType: Full time
Whether that’s evolving our streaming and digital products in new and immersive ways, powering worldwide advertising and distribution to improve flexibility and efficiency, or delivering Disney’s unmatched entertainment and sports content, every day is a moment to make a difference to partners and to hundreds of millions of people around the world.A few reasons why we believe you’d love working for Disney Entertainment & ESPN TechnologyBuilding the future of Disney’s media business: DE&E Technologists are crafting and building the infrastructure that will power Disney’s media, advertising, and distribution businesses for years to come.Reach & Scale: The products and platforms this group builds and operates delight millions of consumers every minute of every day – from Disney+ and Hulu, to ABC News and Entertainment, to ESPN and ESPN+, and much more.Innovation: We develop and implement groundbreaking products and techniques that shape industry norms and improve how audiences experience sports, entertainment & news.The Product Management team guides the strategy and vision for Disney’s incredible global digital products portfolio - from Disney+, Hulu, ESPN+ and the ESPN App to Marvel Unlimited, National Geographic, ABC and ABC News, and film websites and games
This team impacts the way millions of people around the world experience and engage with Disney’s iconic stories and unmatched content in more personalized and immersive ways, using innovative technologies ranging from Machine Learning to Extended Reality.Job SummaryMachine learning powers applications at The Walt Disney Company including personalization and search for hundreds of millions of subscribers across Disney+, Hulu, Star+, ESPN and more
Our in-house machine learning platform enables applications like these at global scale across multiple products
We aim to accelerate and democratize ML innovation so we can bring more magical experiences to Disney fans, new and old
The possibilities to use Machine Learning and AI for positive consumer and business impact are limitless, and we’re just getting started.As Principal Product Manager for ML Platform, you will be at the forefront of building the foundational AI/ML platform that is used across our entire product suite and customer base
This role involves leading the strategy, development, execution, and evolution of the ML Platform, an ML toolkit and underlying infrastructure that enables data scientists and ML engineers to build and operate end-to-end ML workflows on our ML Platform
You will work closely with a cross-functional team including engineers, data scientists and product managers to deliver innovative solutions that meet the evolving needs of our customers.The scale at which we operate is unique – not only do we have hundreds of millions of subscribers to delight and entertain, but we also have hundreds of customer touchpoints across multiple consumer products through which we should deliver a seamless experience
This is just one of the ways machine learning can help.This is an ideal role for someone who thrives in ambiguity and has a consistent track record of contributing to the product strategy and roadmap for a complex machine learning problem space
You should be able to balance pragmatism and product intuition to achieve significant impact for a rapidly growing customer base at global scale.ResponsibilitiesLead the strategy, roadmap, and execution for our ML platformCollaborate closely with engineering & Data Scientists while working in an agile software development environmentDefine product requirements, objectives, and success metrics for the ML platformGather and incorporate product feedback into subsequent product releasesConduct research and competitive analysis to identify new opportunities in the field of Machine Learning and Data ScienceWork closely with customers to understand their needs and incorporate feedback into product design and featuresCreate a delightful, self-serve product experience to power the ML platform for use by all AI practitioners with ease and speedLead teams on all business readiness activities, including product planning, sequencing, testing, user education, rollout, iteration, and supportBe the internal champion of AI/ML to technical and non-technical partnersBasic Qualifications 10+ years of experience in Product Management or other relevant experienceExperience working with AI/ML Products with understanding of machine learning / data science methodologiesKnowledge on ML infrastructure for data storage, data wrangling, feature storage, feature execution, model deployment, infrastructure management etc.Experience in conducting market research and competitive analysisPassion for technology and innovation, with a customer-centric approach to product developmentAdept at building, measuring and reporting against fundamental product metricsExceptional written and verbal communication skills at all levels of organization and partnersPreferred Qualifications Prior experience with streaming services and/or media productsFamiliar with A/B experimentation methods and hypothesis-driven developmentStrong experience working on search & recommendation systemsRequired Education Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field requiredThe hiring range for this position in Santa Monica, CA and Bristol, CT is $ 180,700 – $ 242,300 per year, in San Francisco is $ $197,900 - $265,400 and in NYC and Seattle is $189,300 - $253,800 per year based on a 40 hour work week
The amount of hours scheduled per week may vary based on business needs
The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors
A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.Job Posting Segment:Disney Entertainment & ESPN TechnologyJob Posting Primary Business:Product ManagementPrimary Job Posting Category:Product ManagementEmployment Type:Full timePrimary City, State, Region, Postal Code:San Francisco, CA, USAAlternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:USA - CA - 2450 Broadway, USA - NY - 1211 Avenue of the AmericasDate Posted:2024-05-29SummaryLocation: San Francisco, CA, USA; New York, NY, USA; Santa Monica, CA, USAType: Full time
