
Machine Learning Scientist 5 – Ad Ranking
Netflix
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: California • New York • United States
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Salary
💰 $466,000 - $750,000 per year
About the role
- Design and implement machine learning and optimization algorithms to improve ad quality and performance
- Build, train, and evaluate models on large-scale production data
- Develop online and offline evaluation frameworks to rigorously measure the impact of model and algorithm improvements
- Partner closely with the product team to define optimization objectives, constraints, and trade-offs that align with product and business goals
- Communicate technical decisions, trade-offs, and experiment results to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, driving understanding and adoption of ML-driven 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 ad optimization stack, e.g. targeting, ranking, bidding.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Benefits
- Health Plans
- Mental Health support
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match
- Stock Option Program
- Disability Programs
- Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
- Family-forming benefits
- Life and Serious Injury Benefits
- Paid leave of absence programs
- Full-time hourly employees accrue 35 days annually for paid time off
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
machine learningoptimization algorithmsdata analysis techniquesPythonScalaJavalarge-scale production dataprototyping algorithmsdeploying algorithmsevaluation frameworks
Soft Skills
communication skillscollaboration skillsbusiness acumentechnical decision-makingstakeholder engagementtranslating technical resultsdriving understandingadoption of solutions
Certifications
PhDMaster’s