Netflix

Machine Learning Scientist 5 – Core Ads Algorithms

Netflix

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United States

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Salary

💰 $466,000 - $750,000 per year

Tech Stack

About the role

  • Design and implement machine learning–driven bidding algorithms that optimize ad performance against objectives such as Clicks, Conversions, CPA and ROAS
  • Build, train, and evaluate bidding algorithms on large-scale production data, ensuring robustness to marketplace dynamics, seasonality, and distribution shifts
  • Develop online and offline evaluation frameworks to rigorously measure the impact of bidding algorithms and policy changes
  • Inform and influence auction and pricing mechanism design, ensuring alignment between bidding algorithms, marketplace efficiency, and business goals
  • Partner closely with the product team to define bidding objectives, constraints, and trade-offs that align with product and revenue goals
  • Communicate technical decisions, trade-offs, and experiment results to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, driving understanding and adoption of ML-driven bidding solutions

Requirements

  • Advanced degree (PhD or Master’s) in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or related quantitative field
  • Proficiency in Python, Scala or Java
  • Deep knowledge of machine learning, optimization, and data analysis techniques
  • Experience with prototyping and deploying algorithms using large-scale production data
  • Strong business acumen and ability to translate technical results into business impact
  • Experience in building bidding algorithms
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills
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Hard Skills & Tools
machine learningbidding algorithmsPythonScalaJavaoptimization techniquesdata analysis techniqueslarge-scale production dataevaluation frameworks
Soft Skills
business acumencommunication skillscollaboration skills
Certifications
PhDMaster’s