The Walt Disney Company · 10 hours ago
AI Architect, Distinguished Software Engineer (VP Level)
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$305K/yr - $409K/yr
15+ years expThe Walt Disney Company is reimagining ways to create magical viewing experiences and transforming its media business for the future. In this strategic role, you will define and evolve the architecture of Disney’s Ads Technology Platform, driving innovations that impact billions of ad impressions and generate critical revenue for the business.
Amusement Park and ArcadeAnimationConsumer GoodsDigital MediaE-CommerceMedia and EntertainmentMulti-level MarketingPerforming ArtsResorts
Responsibilities
Architect end-to-end AdTech platforms for real-time ad decisioning, pricing, and forecasting
Build scalable data pipelines for audience segmentation, targeting, and measurement
Lead the design of ML models and APIs for creative optimization and outcome-based targeting
Partner with product, data science, and sales teams to maximize yield and advertiser outcomes
Set best practices for data governance, model monitoring, and responsible AI
Mentor engineers and influence technical strategy across teams
Drive innovation by evaluating emerging technologies and recommending adoption where appropriate, both in software development and data management
Oversee the evaluation and selection of tools, frameworks, and platforms to support both software development and data management efforts
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards related to both software and data architecture, as well as data governance and security
Act as a technical evangelist, promoting a culture of excellence and thought leadership within the organization, encompassing both software engineering and data management domains
Participate in executive-level discussions and decision-making processes related to technology strategy and investment, providing insights and recommendations for both software and data architecture initiatives
Database Design: Design and implement database structures, ensuring scalability, performance, and adherence to industry best practices
Data Integration: Develop strategies for seamless data integration across various systems and platforms, promoting interoperability and data consistency
Data Security: Establish and enforce data security measures, including access controls, encryption, and compliance with privacy regulations
Performance Optimization: Monitor and optimize database performance, addressing issues related to speed, efficiency, and reliability
Metadata Management: Oversee the management of metadata, ensuring accurate documentation and understanding of data elements, relationships, and lineage
Training and Education: Conduct training sessions for staff on software and data-related tools, best practices, and data governance principles
Documentation: Maintain comprehensive documentation for software and data architecture, including data models, schemas, and architecture decisions
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Science, or a related field
15+ years of engineering experience, with 5+ in AI/ML and AdTech data systems
Strong coding skills
Expertise in big data & streaming frameworks and cloud platforms
Hands-on experience with ML frameworks
Proven ability to design high-scale, real-time systems in AdTech, MarTech, or related domains
Excellent communicator who can bridge technical and business needs
Benefits
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.
Company
The Walt Disney Company
The Walt Disney Company started as a cartoon studio and evolves into sports coverage and television shows.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (83)
2024 (63)
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$11BKey Investors
Citibank
2020-04-13Post Ipo Debt· $5B
2020-03-20Post Ipo Debt· $6B
1978-01-06IPO
Leadership Team
Robert Iger
CEO
Christine M. McCarthy
Senior Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2025-12-24
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