ByJob Title: Staff Software Engineer – Machine Learning
Location: Bangalore, with options for remote work
Job Summary:
As a Staff Software Engineer, you will lead the development of end-to-end machine learning (ML) solutions that scale, driving personalized experiences for millions of users globally. You’ll work with big data, ML models, and scalable services to enhance the recommendation engine, ensuring it adapts in real-time to user preferences.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the design, coding, and delivery of high-quality software, ensuring timely project completion.
- Manage the entire ML lifecycle using a variety of frameworks, including big data tools (e.g., Spark, Flink, Kafka) and ML frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow).
- Design and implement low-latency caching and storage solutions.
- Build real-time stream processing pipelines for user recommendations.
- Drive architecture and design discussions, continuously evaluating and influencing technology choices.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver software solutions that align with business goals.
Skills & Attributes for Success:
- Programming: Proficiency in Python, Java, Golang, or Scala.
- Big Data & Kubernetes: Experience with Spark, Kubernetes, and other tools for managing data and ML workloads.
- Monitoring Tools: Skilled in using Grafana, Prometheus, Cloudwatch for API performance monitoring.
- ML Pipelines: Ability to develop and maintain consistent ML pipelines from development to production.
- Scalable Architectures: Expertise in designing ML architectures for high-traffic environments.
- MLOps: Familiarity with tools for scalable deployment, including feature stores, model hosting, and prediction monitoring.
- Problem-Solving: Strong problem-solving abilities in a fast-paced setting.
- Continuous Learning: A commitment to professional growth and development.
About the Team:
The Disney+ Hotstar Customer Experience (CEX) team oversees the entire customer journey, creating personalized content experiences for a global audience of over 500 million users. The Discovery Team, in particular, focuses on enhancing content discovery by collaborating across various roles to refine recommendation algorithms based on user behavior and preferences.
About Disney+ Hotstar:
Disney Star is a major media and entertainment company in India, reaching over 700 million viewers each month. Disney+ Hotstar is India’s top streaming platform, transforming how Indians engage with entertainment, from TV shows and movies to sports.
Why Join Us?
Disney offers a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive pay, health and savings benefits, time-off programs, and educational opportunities. Employees are at the core of what Disney does, and the company provides unique opportunities that contribute to both personal and professional growth.
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