Netflix

Machine Learning Scientist 5 – Ad Ranking

Netflix

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: CaliforniaNew YorkUnited States

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Salary

💰 $466,000 - $750,000 per year

Tech Stack

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

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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