The Ad Ranking team within Netflix’s Ads Data Science and Engineering organization seeks a Senior Machine Learning Engineer to drive the development of an advanced ad tech ecosystem. This role involves designing and implementing machine learning algorithms to enhance ad quality and performance by leveraging both internal and external data signals. Day-to-day responsibilities include building, training, and evaluating models on large-scale production data, developing evaluation frameworks, and collaborating with product teams to align technical solutions with business goals. The ideal candidate holds an advanced degree in a quantitative field and possesses deep expertise in machine learning, optimization, and data analysis. Proficiency in Python, Scala, or Java is essential, along with experience in ad optimization technologies such as targeting, ranking, and bidding. This role aims to deliver highly relevant ad experiences for Netflix members while achieving significant business outcomes for advertisers.
Design and implement machine learning algorithms to enhance ad quality and performance.
Train and evaluate models using large-scale production data for continuous improvement.
Develop evaluation frameworks to measure the effectiveness of model improvements rigorously.
Define optimization objectives that align with product and business goals in collaboration.
Communicate technical decisions and experiment results to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
What we're looking for
Advanced degree (PhD or Master’s) in a quantitative field like Computer Science, Statistics, or Mathematics.
Proficiency in Python, Scala, or Java for developing machine learning algorithms.
Expertise in machine learning and optimization techniques for large-scale data analysis.
Experience prototyping and deploying algorithms with production-level big data.
Strong business acumen to translate technical results into measurable business impact.
Knowledge of ad optimization stack including targeting, ranking, and bidding systems.
Market check
Salary context
This
$466,000–$750,000
range sits above
100%
of similar postings on FindRole.
Peer median band
$145,250–$225,100
Median floor and ceiling across peers.
Typical midpoint (25–75%)
$156,500–$226,390
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Based on 240 comparable postings.*
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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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