Machine Learning Scientist 5, Markeplace - Ads DSE

Netflix

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Remote, USA Posted 22 days ago $466,000–$750,000 / year
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TL;DR

The Ad Marketplace team within Ads Data Science and Engineering at Netflix seeks a senior machine learning engineer to drive the growth of its ad-supported tier by building an innovative ad tech ecosystem. This role involves designing and implementing advanced algorithms to enhance ad quality and performance, training models on large-scale datasets, and developing evaluation frameworks to measure impact. The candidate will collaborate closely with product teams to align technical solutions with business goals, ensuring that decisions are communicated effectively across both technical and non-technical audiences. Ideal candidates hold an advanced degree in a quantitative field and possess deep expertise in machine learning, optimization, and data analysis, along with proficiency in Python, Scala, or Java. Experience in ad optimization, including targeting, ranking, and bidding, is highly valued as the team aims to deliver personalized and relevant ad experiences at scale.

Skills

Python Scala Java Machine_Learning Optimization Data_Analysis Large_Scale_Data_Processing Ad_Optimization Targeting Ranking Bidding

What you'll do

  • Design and implement machine learning algorithms to enhance ad quality and performance.
  • Build and train models using large-scale production data for ad tech solutions.
  • Develop evaluation frameworks to measure the effectiveness of model improvements.
  • Define optimization objectives that align with product and business goals.
  • 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 Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or related quantitative field.
  • Proficiency in Python, Scala, or Java and deep knowledge of machine learning and data analysis techniques.
  • Experience with prototyping and deploying algorithms using large-scale production data.
  • Strong business acumen to translate technical results into business impact.
  • Expertise in ad optimization stack including targeting, ranking, and bidding.

Market check

Salary context

This $466,000–$750,000 range sits above 100% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$140,800–$225,000

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$153,363–$224,325

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 240 comparable postings.

* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.

Employer

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

Netflix currently has 91 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $388,000–$610,000 across 87 roles with salary data.

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