Principal Data Architect

5 Hours ago • 10 Years +

About the job

SummaryBy Outscal

Must have:
  • 10+ years related work experience
  • Proven experience in designing and building scalable data architectures for machine learning / AI applications
  • In-depth knowledge of generative AI models (e.g., GANs, VAEs) and their applications
  • Experience with RAG, vector stores, sematic search, chunking strategies, embedding models, and large data handling for LLMs
  • Strong understanding of data engineering principles and best practices (e.g., data cleansing, transformation, feature engineering)
  • Experience working with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP)
  • Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to translate business needs into technical solutions
  • Passion for innovation and a commitment to ethical AI development
  • Experience building LLMs pipeline using framework like LangChain, LlamaIndex, Semantic Kernel, OpenAI functions
  • Familiar with different LLM parameters like temperate, top-k, and repeat penalty, and different LLM outcome evaluation data science metrics and methodologies
Good to have:
  • Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software, Electrical or Electronics Engineering, or comparable field of study, and/or equivalent work experience
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Job Summary:

“We Power the Magic!” That’s our motto at Disney Experiences (DX) Tech & Digital. Our team creates world-class immersive digital experiences for the Company’s premier vacation brands. We deliver experiences to consumers through our Disney’s Parks & Resorts worldwide, Disney Cruise Lines, and Disney Vacation Club. We are responsible for the end-to-end digital and physical Guest experience for all technology & digitally led initiatives across the Attractions & Entertainment, Food & Beverage, Resorts & Transportation and Merchandise lines of business, as well as other initiatives such as Hey, Disney! 

This role sits in the JedAI Platform team as a Principal Data Architect and will report to the Sr. Manager.

In this role, you will be positioned as an expert in Generative AI across Disney Experiences specifically driving advanced data architectures. This role will be responsible for delivery of high-quality AI solutions within highly visible strategic projects and requires active collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities:

  • Assess both internal and external business and product requirements providing sophisticated guidance and innovative solutions for generative AI applications and storage for evolving needs and industry standards.

  • Design, develop and lead the strategic implementation of advanced, scalable, high-performing generative AI architectures, including data pipelines, model training frameworks, and deployment strategies.

  • Leverage profound technical expertise, specifically integrating sophisticated automation and advanced automation methodologies like big data, AI and machine learning to ensure the quality, consistency, and security of data used to train and run generative AI models.

  • Stay at the forefront of generative AI research and development, identifying new techniques and tools to improve model performance and efficiency.

  • Establish and uphold exacting design and governance frameworks for the ethical and responsible use of generative AI technologies.

  • Engage in estimation planning, providing technical recommendations and solutions during planning activities and contribute to proposal development.

  • Communicate complex AI concepts clearly and concisely to both technical and non-technical audiences.

  • Monitor, evaluate, and optimize generative AI solutions to ensure they meet business objectives.

  • Document and share knowledge to foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement within the team.

  • Operationalize best practices around different vector search technologies search as neo4j, Vertex Search, Elastic Search, Weaviate etc.

  • Evaluate NLP outcomes with data science metrics and implement outcome monitoring and feedback loop into the data pipeline.

Qualifications:

  • 10+ years related work experience. Proven experience in designing and building scalable data architectures for machine learning / AI applications.

  • In-depth knowledge of generative AI models (e.g., GANs, VAEs) and their applications.

  • Experience with RAG, vector stores, sematic search, chunking strategies, embedding models, and large data handling for LLMs.

  • Strong understanding of data engineering principles and best practices (e.g., data cleansing, transformation, feature engineering).

  • Experience working with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) is a plus.

  • Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.

  • Ability to translate business needs into technical solutions.

  • Passion for innovation and a commitment to ethical AI development.

  • Experience building LLMs pipeline using framework like LangChain, LlamaIndex, Semantic Kernel, OpenAI functions .

  • Familiar with different LLM parameters like temperate, top-k, and repeat penalty, and different LLM outcome evaluation data science metrics and methodologies.

Required Education:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software, Electrical or Electronics Engineering, or comparable field of study, and/or equivalent work experience.

Preferred Education:

  • Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software, Electrical or Electronics Engineering, or comparable field of study, and/or equivalent work experience.

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The hiring range for this position in Glendale, CA is $180,700 to $242,300 per year and in Seattle, WA is $189,300 to $253,800 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.
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$180.7K - $253.8K/yr (Outscal est.)
$217.3K/yr avg.
Seattle, Washington, United States

About The Company

From classic animated features and exhilarating theme park attractions to cutting edge sports coverage, and the hottest shows on television, The Walt Disney Company has been making magic since 1923, creating unforgettable stories that connect with audiences around the world. And we’re just getting started!

The key to our success…. The Cast, Crew, Imagineers and Employees who honor Disney’s rich legacy by stretching the bounds of imagination to create the never-before-seen, bringing unparalleled entertainment experiences to people of all ages. Begin a career that delivers unparalleled creative content and experiences to audiences around the world and just imagine the stories you could be part of…

What is #LifeAtDisney like? It’s a series of magical moments with cast members and employees developing and telling our stories in the most innovative ways. Whether it’s a day spent as a Disney VoluntEAR, or celebrating the release of a new interactive experience, retail product or movie, our days are filled with the knowledge that we are creating entertainment experiences the whole family can enjoy. Follow @DisneyCareers on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for a peek behind-the-curtain, and discover how you could connect to a world of stories with Disney!

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