Senior Machine Learning Engineer

工作 ID 10129968 地點格倫代爾, 加利福尼亚州, 美國 有意工作的公司 Walt Disney Imagineering 日期已公佈 Sep. 11, 2025

申請

工作概要:

About the Role & Team:

“Any sufficiently complex technology is indistinguishable from magic.” - Arthur C. Clarke

At Imagineering, we are constantly exploring new ways to connect with our guests – to surprise them, make them smile, and open their minds to magic - not just in our parks and resorts, but everywhere around the world.

At Walt Disney Imagineering Research and Development, this "magic" emerges from the application of world-class technology and everything from new Guest-facing experiences to new tools for Imagineers and Cast Members who power our parks and bring that magic to life. Our team of engineers, designers, artists, and scientists share a passion for solving impossible problems and building ground-breaking experiences.

At Disney Research Imagineering, we pursue and apply the science behind the magic: unlocking new opportunities for Imagineering in all aspects of project lifecycles, from early phase creative ideation to deployment.

We are looking for a Senior Machine Learning Engineer with strong software engineering skills and a keen interest in AI, who thrives in experimental, interdisciplinary environments.

You will work with senior scientists, artists, and engineers to implement and evaluate prototypes based on generative AI and intelligent agent concepts. Your role will focus on technical execution, software development, model training, integration, and prototyping within a fast-paced R&D environment.

This role will report to the Associate Lab Director and contribute to the AI/ML applied research portfolio at Disney Research Imagineering.

This is a full-time role.

What You Will Do:

Implement and support prototypes of generative AI tools and intelligent agents for creative and technical tasks (e.g., visual synthesis, simulation, asset generation, design assistance).
Develop and maintain software pipelines that integrate AI models into real-time environments (e.g., Unity, Unreal) or design toolchains (e.g., Figma, Houdini, Blender).
Collaborate with researchers to translate conceptual models and experimental algorithms into working code and functional systems.
Optimize, test, and document systems to support evaluation and deployment within Imagineering teams.
Participate in the integration of AI models with APIs, databases, internal tools, and creative software.
Troubleshoot and iterate on system performance and usability based on feedback from cross-disciplinary collaborators.
Partner with interdisciplinary teams to ensure AI applications empower rather than constrain artistic and storytelling processes.
Collaborate with internal and external research partners, including academic institutions, industry labs, and vendors.
Translate scientific insights into working prototypes
Mentor junior team members and contribute to the technical direction of AI initiatives within the lab.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

5+ years of experience conducting applied ML/AI research and prototyping solutions in academic, entertainment, or industrial settings.
Experience with generative models and AI agent architectures.
Strong programming skills in Python and experience with machine learning libraries such as PyTorch or TensorFlow.
Proven track record of delivering novel AI solutions in practical contexts
Excellent collaboration, problem-solving, and communication skills with the ability to present complex ideas to multidisciplinary teams.
Demonstrated ability to bridge theoretical research with real-world implementation.
A desire to work in a creative environment where technical and creative experts collaborate and challenge each other every day to achieve truly groundbreaking solutions

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with reinforcement learning, prompt engineering, and fine-tuning generative models.
Experience with AI-assisted tools in architecture, entertainment, or XR applications.
Track record of technology transfer, patents, or deployed AI systems.
Contributions to open-source projects or prior work in research labs or innovation teams.
Interest in construction tech, architecture, or fabrication workflows is a plus.

Education:

Bachelor's in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Computational Design, Data Science, or a related field, with specialization in AI/ML.

Additional Information:

Benefits and Perks: Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities, and special extras that only Disney can provide. Learn more about our benefits and perks at https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.

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The hiring range for this position in Glendale, CA is $138,900 to $186,200 per year. 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.

申請

關於Walt Disney Imagineering:

華特迪士尼幻想工程 (WDI) 於 1952 年成立，最初以「WED 企業」之名設計並興建了全球首個主題樂園——迪士尼樂園，將想像及創意與尖端科技結合，締造令人畢生難忘的體驗。WDI 是想像、設計和建造全球所有迪士尼主題樂園、度假區、景點和郵輪的一股創意力量。幻想工程獨有的力量來自多元化的全球創意團隊及專業技術人員，在迪士尼故事敍述的偉大傳承上推而廣之，開拓出嶄新形式的娛樂。將這種揉合了藝術與科學的獨特作品付諸實踐的幻想工程師來自超過 100 個不同專業範疇，將意念由天馬行空的階段一路帶領到開幕日為止。

關於 The Walt Disney Company:

Walt Disney Company 連同其子公司和聯營公司，是領先的多元化國際家庭娛樂和媒體企業，其業務主要涉及三個範疇：Disney Entertainment、ESPN 及 Disney Experiences。Disney 在 1920 年代的起步之初，只是一間卡通工作室，至今已成為娛樂界的翹楚，並昂然堅守傳承，繼續為家庭中每位成員創造世界一流的故事與體驗。Disney 的故事、人物與體驗傳遍世界每個角落，深入人心。我們在 40 多個國家/地區營運業務，僱員及演藝人員攜手協力，創造全球和當地人們都珍愛的娛樂體驗。

這個職位隸屬於 WDI Research & Development, Inc.，其所屬的業務部門是 Walt Disney Imagineering。

WDI Research & Development, Inc. 是提供平等就業機會的僱主。求職者都會獲得聘僱考量的機會，不分種族、宗教、膚色、生理性別、性傾向、社會性別、性別認同、性別表達、原國籍、血統、年齡、婚姻狀態、軍人或退伍軍人身份、醫療狀況、遺傳資訊或殘疾狀況、或者聯邦、州級或地方法律所禁止的其他任何基本特徵。Disney 提倡讓所有人的想法和決策都有助我們發展、創新、創造最好故事的商業環境，並與瞬息萬變的世界息息相關。

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