DreamWorks Animation · 2 days ago
Principal, AI System Tooling & Optimization
30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NEW YORK
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff
$185K/yr - $220K/yrNBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. The Principal of AI Systems Tooling & Optimization will lead the evaluation and enhancement of analytics tools, AI/BI, and agentic integrations across the organization, partnering with data science, analytics, and engineering teams to ensure systems deliver measurable business value.
AnimationFilmMedia and Entertainment
Responsibilities
Evaluate, select, and scale AI/BI, and analytics technologies with proven ROI
Optimize the performance, usability, and adoption of existing tools and platforms
Partner with cross-functional teams to design, test, and integrate AI Agents and other advanced capabilities into workflows
Identify gaps and recommend new solutions across the analytics and systems tooling stack, including non-AI technologies
Establish governance frameworks, usage guidelines, and performance KPIs for all systems and tools
Lead change management and training to drive adoption of new capabilities
Monitor industry trends to maintain a competitive and innovative tooling ecosystem
Qualification
Required
Proficiency in SQL
Experience programming Python (or a similar language)
Experience working with CI/CD managed systems including source control (e.g., Git/GitHub) and IaC (e.g., Terraform)
Bachelor's degree in a technical field
Preferred
Proven leadership in systems, analytics, or AI/BI program management
Experience in optimizing and integrating diverse platforms and tooling
Strong technical and business acumen to bridge data teams and business needs
Skilled in driving organizational adoption of new tools and methods
Hands-on experience with agent platforms such as Microsoft Copilot Studio, Google Vertex AI, or similar tools for deploying, orchestrating, and optimizing AI-driven solutions across business processes
Demonstrated expertise in agent orchestration using frameworks such as CrewAI, Google ADK, and related technologies to coordinate multi-agent workflows and enhance business automation
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision insurance
401(k)
Paid leave
Tuition reimbursement
A variety of other discounts and perks
Company
DreamWorks Animation
DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. engages in the development, production, and exploitation of animated films and associated characters
Founded in 1994
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$15M2016-04-28Acquired
2015-02-12Post Ipo Equity· $15M
2004-10-28IPO
Leadership Team
Kate Swanborg
SVP, Technology Communications and Strategic Alliances
Shabrayia Cleaver
Associate Producer / Producer (Feature/Short)
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