Machine Learning Engineer L4, Algorithms Engineering

The Opportunity We are looking for a passionate and talented machine learning engineer to join our applied ML research team on estimating long-term member satisfaction. As Netflix continues to grow, we are venturing into exciting new frontiers of personalization to help our members find the content they’ll most enjoy. To do this, we have to understand which titles, and what experiences in the product, produce the most joy for each member.In this role, you will contribute to building, implementing, and scaling the next generation of personalization algorithms using techniques such as causal inference, machine learning, reinforcement learning, and econometrics. You will work with a team of experts in these techniques to understand how members experience titles, and how that changes their long-term assessment of their satisfaction with the Netflix service. You will be responsible for operating, as well as innovating, these algorithms in production. You will conduct applied research by conceptualizing, designing, implementing, and validating potential algorithmic improvements. This includes researching and applying cutting-edge machine learning algorithms, running offline experiments, and building online A/B tests to run in production systems. You will partner with people from many disciplines, including behavioral scientists, machine learning researchers, and application engineers.To be successful in this role, you need a strong machine learning and software engineering background and have proven experience with large-scale applications involving machine learning. You will need to exhibit strong communication and leadership skills, an ability to set priorities, and an execution focus in a dynamic environment.What we are looking for:A burning desire to solve real-world problems at scale by applying Machine LearningPhD or Masters in Computer Science, Statistics, or any of the related fieldsExperience with large-scale, real-world machine-learning applicationsExperience in machine learning, causal inference, reinforcement learning, and econometricsStrong mathematical skills with knowledge of statistical methodsExcellent software engineering skills in languages such as Scala, Java, Python, C++ or C#Experience with machine learning libraries TensorFlow, PyTorch, JAX, or KerasExperience with large-scale data frameworks such as Spark, Flink, Hive, or HadoopSolid understanding of various software engineering best practices and their appropriate applicationExceptional problem-solving skillsGreat interpersonal skillsStrong written and verbal communication skillsPreferred, but not required:Experience working with cross-functional teamsExperience using Deep Learning, Bandits, CausalML, Reward models, or Reinforcement Learning in real-world applicationsExperience in applied research in industrial settingsOpen source contributionsResearch publications at peer-reviewed journals and conferences on relevant topicsExperience scaling and optimizing the training and serving of machine learning modelsNetflix offers a creative culture that values freedom and responsibility. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or other protected class. You can read more about our stance on diversity here. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.Our compensation structure consists solely of an annual salary; we do not have bonuses. You choose each year how much of your compensation you want in salary versus stock options. To determine your personal top of market compensation, we rely on market indicators and consider your specific job family, background, skills, and experience to determine your compensation in the market range. The range for this role is $100,000K - $464,000.Netflix provides comprehensive benefits including Health Plans, Mental Health support, a 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match, Stock Option Program, Disability Programs, Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts, Family-forming benefits, and Life and Serious Injury Benefits. We also offer paid leave of absence programs.Full-time hourly employees accrue 35 days annually for paid time off to be used for vacation, holidays, and sick paid time off. Full-time salaried employees are immediately entitled to flexible time off. See more details about our Benefits here.#J-18808-Ljbffr