Experienced Full Stack Data Scientist – Web & Cloud Application Development for Disney's Streaming Business

About Us The Walt Disney Company is one of the world's largest and most renowned entertainment conglomerates. Founded in 1923 by Walt Disney and Roy O. Disney, the company has grown to encompass numerous organizations and brands in the fields of entertainment, media, and amusement parks. Our mission is to create and deliver innovative, high-quality entertainment experiences that captivate audiences worldwide. Job Overview We are seeking an experienced Full Stack Data Scientist to join our team at Disney's streaming business. As a key member of our Information Science group, you will play a critical role in driving business growth and decision-making through data-driven insights and recommendations. If you are a skilled data scientist with a passion for working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Key Responsibilities Support the streaming business with AI and statistical modeling focused on understanding and predicting subscriber behavior, such as churn, upgrade/downgrade, cost responsiveness, customer segmentation, survival analysis, A/B testing, and causal inference. Create and implement innovative AI strategies to address key business questions while identifying new areas to explore. Drive experimentation to assess the effects of your models and provide actionable recommendations to stakeholders. Collaborate closely with colleagues across the organization to identify and capitalize on opportunities. You will also work with other data teams to improve platform capabilities around data modeling, data representation, experimentation, and data engineering. Present your findings and recommendations to senior leaders. Fundamental Capabilities To succeed in this role, you will need to possess the following fundamental capabilities: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Econometrics, or Statistics. At least 3 years of experience designing, building, and evaluating effective AI solutions. Strong coding experience in one or more programming languages like Python/R, with additional experience in scientific libraries like NumPy, Pandas, or similar libraries. Ability to analyze data and create ML models using Python (with ML frameworks like TensorFlow, scikit-learn, etc.). Strong foundation in statistical modeling: regression, clustering, time series estimation, causal inference, and other methods. Experience creating flexible numerical models and solving complex quantitative problems that can be understood by non-technical stakeholders. Ability to extract insights and recommendations from data to inform model development and business decisions. Willingness to collaborate with other data scientists, data analysts, and key stakeholders. Good understanding of SQL. Preferred Capabilities While not required, the following preferred capabilities will make you a strong candidate for this role: Postgraduate education in a quantitative field. Excellent analytical skills, high-level degree of statistical knowledge. Demonstrated ability to choose the right statistical tools given an analysis problem. Ability to adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment with shifting needs. Strong relational skills, both technical and non-technical. Ability to focus on multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines. Experience with data platforms and applications like Databricks, Jupyter, Snowflake, Windflow, GitHub. Experience with designing and analyzing A/B testing and other experimentation types. Experience thinking critically to interpret market and customer data, ideally about a subscription service. Experience with distributed data technologies (Hive, Spark). Experience with NLP and NN models. About Working at Disney The Walt Disney Company is committed to creating a positive and inclusive work environment that fosters creativity, innovation, and growth. As a Disney employee, you will have access to a range of benefits and perks, including: Competitive salary and benefits package. Opportunities for career growth and advancement. Professional development and training programs. Recognition and rewards for outstanding performance. Access to exclusive Disney events and experiences. Flexible work arrangements and work-life balance. How to Apply If you are a motivated and talented data scientist looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity, please submit your application, including your resume and a cover letter, to [insert contact information]. We look forward to hearing from you! Apply for this job