As a senior machine learning scientist on Netflix’s Content & Conversation Modeling team, you will develop and optimize scalable ML solutions to predict engagement and forecast title performance, driving content strategy decisions across the company. You will collaborate closely with content strategy teams to evolve their approach to content valuation and scheduling while partnering with analytics teams globally to leverage your models effectively. Your responsibilities include owning the entire ML model development lifecycle from ideation through deployment and continuous improvement, as well as influencing data and ML infrastructure development by working with data engineers and platform teams. Success in this role requires strong Python skills, experience with frameworks like PyTorch or TensorFlow, and an advanced degree in a technical field focused on machine learning. Additionally, you should have a passion for scaling solutions and a deep understanding of the creative industry to excel in this high-impact position at Netflix.
Skills
Python
scikit-learn
Keras
PyTorch
TensorFlow
MetaFlow
JAX
ML Ops
CI/CD
MLOps
AWS
Google Cloud
Azure
Docker
Kubernetes
Prometheus
Grafana
PostgreSQL
Redis
Git
GitHub
Slack
What you'll do
Develop and optimize predictive models to inform content strategy decisions.
Lead end-to-end ML model development from ideation to continuous improvement.
Collaborate with analytics teams globally to leverage predictive models effectively.
Influence data and ML infrastructure development through partnerships with engineering teams.
Translate ambiguous problems into practical technical solutions using machine learning.
What we're looking for
Proven track record in delivering business solutions using Machine Learning.
Expertise in the full ML lifecycle and strong judgment in deploying models.
Excellent communication skills for explaining complex technical concepts.
Deep experience with Python and at least one ML/DL framework.
Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in a relevant technical field focusing on ML.
Appreciation for the creative and entertainment industry preferred.
Market check
Salary context
This
$300,000–$537,000
range sits above
97%
of similar postings on FindRole.
Peer median band
$163,240–$252,100
Median floor and ceiling across peers.
Typical midpoint (25–75%)
$173,662–$248,375
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.