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Senior Data Scientist

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Develop engagement forecasting models and ad hoc analyses for Disney+ across EMEA. Responsibilities include data collection, algorithm development, time-series forecasting, experimentation, causal impact analysis, semantic modeling, agentic AI solutions, stakeholder consultation, and communicating insights to technical and non-technical audiences.
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Job Posting Title:

Senior Data Scientist

Req ID:

10157135

Job Description:

About the Role

Disney+ is The Walt Disney Company’s Direct to Consumer video entertainment service. The service consists of long form and short form video built around six key content brands (Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic and Hulu) with an appealing and easy to use interface accessed across multiple platforms (e.g. televisions, mobile devices, PCs). 

 

The Disney+ team is responsible for the day-to-day operation of Disney+ across Europe, Middle East and Africa, specifically focused on marketing, customer acquisition and retention, partnerships and synergy, content programming, research and analytics. 

 

We are looking for an enthusiastic Senior Data Scientist to join our Disney+ Analytics & Insights EMEA team. The purpose of this role is to work collaboratively alongside functional EMEA Analytics teams (Content, Subscriber Growth, Local) and wider business leads to deliver robust data science projects and models. Sitting within the Data Science team there will be a focus on forecasting of customer trends and engagement as well as ad hoc modelling to gain additional insight from our vast customer data. 

 

This role will leverage excellent technical, storytelling and communication skills, as well as the ability to work cross-functionally to identify business needs and deliver data science projects across EMEA.  

This role will be based in our London Hammersmith office, 4 days a week, with either a Monday or Friday working from home. 

 

Values 

You’ll join a team grounded in our Disney values — acting with Integrity, welcoming everyone through Inclusion, embracing boundless Creativity, working together through Collaboration and caring deeply for our Community. These values shape how we work and how we support one another every day. 

What you will do

  • Drive the development, design and implementation of the engagement forecast model. End-to-end involvement from data collection, algorithm development and forecasting. Play a key role in collaborating with stakeholders, communicating insights and productionalising results. Continuously explore ways to improve the methodology and the model accuracy 

  • Manage and solve ad hoc modelling requests from stakeholders 

  • Develop and maintain semantic models and extend them into agentic AI solutions 

  • Consult with stakeholders at all levels across Disney+ to aid in the delivery of data science driven projects 

  • Support insight analysts across EMEA Analytics team, ensuring statistically robust results are delivered and best practices are followed 

  • Build strong relationships across the Global and International Analytics and Data Science teams to collaborate where required 

  • Develop understanding of existing Global data science tools available and potential opportunities to apply them in EMEA 

Required Qualifications & Skills  

  • Proficient in writing SQL 

  • Significant experience in Python, R or other statistical programming language 

  • Familiarity with building and evaluating agentic AI solutions preferred 

  • Degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related field with 4+ years of experience in data science-related roles 

  • Demonstrable understanding and practical application of data science concepts with particular focus on experimentation design, time-series forecasting and causal impact methodologies 

  • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities effectively, delivering high-quality outputs with strong attention to detail 

  • Flexibility in approach, taking creative approaches to getting results where necessary 

  • Strong communication skills with experience talking to both technical and non-technical audiences about data science concepts, best practice and limitations 

  • Experience using consumer behavioural data preferred 

The Perks  

  • 25 days annual leave 

  • Private medical insurance & dental care 

  • Free Park Entry: You will have the opportunity to enter any of our parks with your family and friends for free 

  • Disney Discounts: you are entitled to discounts on designated Disney products, resort F&B and ticketing 

  • Excellent parental and guardian leave 

  • Employee Resource Groups – WOMEN @ Disney, Disney Mosaic, Disney PRIDE, our disability & neurodiversity focused group - ENABLED, and our Mental Health & Wellbeing Group, TRUST. 

 

The Walt Disney Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to be a diverse workforce that is representative of our audiences, and where all can thrive and belong. Disney is committed to forming a team that includes and respects a variety of voices, identities, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.  

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. 

Job Posting Segment:

EMEA Operations

Job Posting Primary Business:

EMEA DTC

Primary Job Posting Category:

Consumer Insights & Analytics

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

London, United Kingdom

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2026-09-07

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