Senior Data Scientist

Senior Data Scientist Overview

As part of The Walt Disney Company, you will contribute to the stories and experiences that touch the lives of people around the globe. We are seeking an enthusiastic Senior Data Scientist to join our Disney+ Analytics & Insights EMEA team. This role is integral to the operation of Disney+ across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, focusing on marketing, customer acquisition, retention, partnerships, content programming, research, and analytics.

The Senior Data Scientist will work collaboratively with various functional EMEA Analytics teams and business leads to deliver comprehensive data science projects and models. The position will emphasize forecasting customer trends and engagement, alongside ad hoc modeling to extract insights from extensive customer data. This role requires excellent technical, storytelling, and communication skills, as well as the ability to work cross-functionally to identify business needs and deliver impactful data science projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of the engagement forecast model, overseeing the entire process from data collection to algorithm development and forecasting.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to communicate insights and operationalize results effectively.
• Continuously seek improvements in methodology and model accuracy.
• Manage and address ad hoc modeling requests from various stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain semantic models, extending them into agentic AI solutions.
• Consult with stakeholders across Disney+ to facilitate the execution of data science-driven projects.
• Support insight analysts within the EMEA Analytics team, ensuring the delivery of statistically robust results and adherence to best practices.
• Foster strong relationships with Global and International Analytics and Data Science teams for collaborative efforts.
• Gain a thorough understanding of existing Global data science tools and identify opportunities for their application in the EMEA region.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Proficiency in SQL and significant experience with Python, R, or other statistical programming languages.
• Familiarity with building and evaluating agentic AI solutions is preferred.
• A degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related field, along with at least 4 years of experience in data science roles.
• Demonstrated understanding and practical application of data science concepts, particularly in experimentation design, time-series forecasting, and causal impact methodologies.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively while delivering high-quality outputs with strong attention to detail.
• Flexibility in approach, employing creative strategies to achieve results when necessary.
• Strong communication skills, capable of discussing data science concepts with both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience with consumer behavioral data is preferred.

Benefits

• 25 days of annual leave.
• Private medical insurance and dental care.
• Free entry to Disney parks for you and your family and friends.
• Discounts on select Disney products, resort food and beverage, and ticketing.
• Excellent parental and guardian leave.
• Participation in Employee Resource Groups such as WOMEN @ Disney, Disney Mosaic, Disney PRIDE, ENABLED (focused on disability and neurodiversity), and TRUST (mental health and wellbeing).

This position is based in our London Hammersmith office, with a hybrid working pattern of 4 days in the office and the option to work from home on either Monday or Friday. Please note that this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Degree Requirement: Bachelor’s

Visa Sponsorship May be