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Data Scientist I

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Job Summary:Data scientist I at Disney are the insights and modeling partners for the content, marketing, product, engineering, Finance and Business Operations teams at Disney+, Hulu and ESPN+. They use data to empower decision-makers with information, predictions, and insights that ultimately influence the experiences of millions of users worldwide. Scientists on the team build models, perform statistical analysis, and create visualizations to provide scalable, persistent capability that is iteratively improved through direct interaction with cross-functional business partners.
Responsibilities:

  • Modeling: Design, build and improve machine learning models for forecasting, optimization, and segmentation. Work end to end from data collection, feature generation and selection, algorithm development, visualization and communicating of model results. Collaborate with engineering to productionize models. Drive experimentation to test impact of model based optimization.
  • Deep analysis: Develop comprehensive understanding of subscriber and payment data structures and metrics. Mine large data sets to identify opportunities for driving growth and retention of subscribers.
  • Visualization of Complex Data sets: Development of prototype solutions, mathematical models, algorithms, and robust analytics leading to actionable insights communicated clearly and visually.
  • Partnership: Partner closely with business stakeholders to identify and unlock opportunities, and with other data teams to improve platform capabilities around data modeling, data visualization, experimentation, and data architecture.


Basic Qualifications:

  • 1-2+ years of hands-on experience designing, building, and evaluating practical machine learning solutions to solve business problems
  • 1-2+ years’ experience with statistical programming language (Python or R)
  • 1-2+ years’ experience using SQL
  • Deep understanding of statistical concepts like hypothesis testing, Bayesian decision-making, etc
  • Hands-on experience in advanced data analysis
  • Strong communication skills, for both technical and non-technical audiences.


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Location

500 S. Buena Vista Street, Burbank , CA 91521

An Insider's view of The Walt Disney Company

How does the company support your career growth?

Over my 13 years with the company, I’ve had passionate leaders and colleagues with diverse backgrounds who have taught me and given me opportunities to expand into areas I never thought possible. You have the freedom to take career risks and apply your previous experience in ways you may not anticipate.

Chase

Product Management Director

What is your vision for the company?

Disney has always been at the heart of the evolution of the media industry, and technology is an essential part of that. The way that we tell and consume stories in the future is going to be completely different than it is today, and The Walt Disney Company is uniquely positioned to shape and create that future.

Jamie

SVP/Chief Technology Officer, The Walt Disney Studios

What are The Walt Disney Company Perks + Benefits

The Walt Disney Company Benefits Overview

Because our employees and cast members are at the heart of everything we do, Disney offers a competitive total rewards package that includes pay, health and savings benefits, time-off programs, educational opportunities and more. Together, these rewards make up a comprehensive package that help you live your best life, grow personally and professionally and take advantage of the special extras that only Disney can provide.

Eligibility for certain reward programs will vary based on your job status, work location and/or the terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement.

Culture
Volunteer in local community
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Diversity
Dedicated diversity and inclusion staff
Diversity employee resource groups
Hiring practices that promote diversity
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Dental insurance
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Financial & Retirement
401(K)
401(K) matching
Charitable contribution matching
Child Care & Parental Leave Benefits
Childcare benefits
Generous parental leave
Vacation & Time Off Benefits
Generous PTO
Paid holidays
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