Data Scientist II

Data Scientist II

Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10128634 Location Santa Monica, California, United States / New York, New York, United States Business Disney Direct to Consumer Date posted Nov. 20, 2025

Job Summary

The Subscriber & Commerce Data Science team at Disney Streaming builds Machine learning models to optimize payment processes, detect and prevent fraud, and forecast customer lifetime value across our streaming platforms, including Disney+, Hulu and ESPN+. We play a key role in growing the business by increasing payment success, reducing fraud, improving retention, and enabling value measurement through user-level lifetime value (LTV) modeling.

We're hiring a Data Scientist to help design, build and deploy machine learning solutions that solve key business challenges. In this role, you’ll work closely with Product, Engineering, Analytics and Finance to deliver models that enhance the customer experience and drive measurable business impact.

Responsibilities

Machine Learning & Modeling

• Develop, optimize, and maintain models for payment optimization, fraud detection, and LTV prediction.
• Build robust end-to-end ML workflows, including data collection, feature engineering, model development, and evaluation.

Experimentation & Deployment

Insights & Strategy

Cross-functional Collaboration

Basic Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

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The hiring range for this position in Santa Monica, CA is $114,900 to $154,100 per year and in New York City, NY is $120,300 to $161,300. 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.

About Disney Direct to Consumer

Disney’s Direct to Consumer team oversees the Hulu and Disney+ streaming businesses within Disney Entertainment helping to bring The Walt Disney Company’s best-in-class storytelling to fans and families everywhere.

About The Walt Disney Company

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments : Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with Disney Streaming Services LLC, which is part of a business we call Disney Direct to Consumer.

Disney Streaming Services LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.

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