As a Machine Learning Researcher at Netflix’s Creative Technology Research team, you will join a dynamic and innovative group dedicated to advancing the state-of-the-art in video generation models for filmmaking. Your primary responsibilities include developing cutting-edge model architectures for image and video generation and editing, preparing data strategies for large-scale training, implementing efficient distributed systems for model training on massive clusters, and conducting comprehensive evaluations across teams to ensure high-quality outputs. This role requires expertise in deep learning fundamentals like Transformers and Diffusion models, a strong data-centric mindset, and experience with distributed computing environments. You will work within Netflix’s expansive production ecosystem, leveraging the company's vast resources to solve critical technical challenges and drive innovation in content creation tools.
Develop and optimize model architectures for image and video generation and editing.
Prepare and organize data to train large-scale image and video generation models.
Implement efficient distributed training infrastructure on large clusters.
Conduct cross-team evaluations to gather feedback on model outputs.
Build representative benchmarks to ensure quality across model outputs.
What we're looking for
Deep understanding of deep learning fundamentals including Transformers and Diffusion models.
Expertise in data preparation and curation for training large-scale image and video generation models.
Proven experience in distributed systems for efficient training on large clusters.
Ability to develop and optimize model architectures for image and video generation and editing.
Skilled in implementing evaluation frameworks and conducting cross-team evaluations.
Experience delivering high-impact products or open-source projects (preferred).
Capable of operating in a fast-paced, innovative culture focusing on critical technical challenges.
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$300,000–$537,000
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About Netflix
Netflix is the world''s leading streaming entertainment service, offering a vast library of TV series, films, documentaries, and original content to subscribers in over 190 countries. Industry: Streaming Entertainment & Media
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