Research Engineer 5 - LLM-Driven Product Understanding

Netflix

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Remote, USA Posted 23 days ago $466,000–$750,000 / year
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TL;DR

The Content Discovery and Personalization team at Netflix seeks a Research Engineer to lead the development and iteration of large language model (LLM) prototypes aimed at enhancing member understanding. This role involves driving an independent research agenda, collaborating with cross-functional teams including data scientists and engineers, and creating actionable insights for product direction. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in deep learning and LLMs, particularly in natural language processing and scalable ML model development. Proficiency in Python, along with frameworks like PyTorch or TensorFlow, is essential. Candidates should possess an advanced degree in a relevant technical field or equivalent industry experience, coupled with strong software engineering skills and the ability to communicate complex ideas effectively across various audiences.

Skills

Python PyTorch TensorFlow LLM ML NLP DeepLearning CI/CD AWS Kubernetes Git GitHub JupyterNotebook Prometheus Grafana

What you'll do

  • Research and develop LLM/ML evaluation systems to enhance understanding of Netflix members.
  • Define personal roadmap for rapid iteration and deep development areas within the organization.
  • Influence Product team direction by creating insights from member data analysis.
  • Work with Data Scientists, ML Scientists, and Engineers on projects to better understand members.
  • Stay current with LLM advancements and implement new methodologies in company practices.

What we're looking for

  • Proven experience in developing and improving large generative models and model evaluation.
  • Strong background in deep learning, LLMs, natural language processing, and machine learning.
  • Advanced degree (PhD) in Computer Science or related technical field with a focus on ML/AI/Computer Vision.
  • Expertise in Python and proficient use of PyTorch or TensorFlow frameworks.
  • Ability to drive research roadmap and collaborate effectively across teams.
  • Excellent communication skills for explaining complex technical details to various audiences.

Market check

Salary context

This $466,000–$750,000 range sits above 99% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$146,300–$225,000

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$151,525–$226,800

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 239 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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