Research Scientist 5 - Content Promotion and Distribution

Netflix

Remote

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Remote
Location
Remote
Salary
$466,000–$750,000 / yr
Posted
36 days ago

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Above market

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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

Netflix currently has 117 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Research Scientist 5 - Content Promotion and Distribution

As a seasoned Applied Research Scientist joining Netflix’s Promotional Assets & Creative Technology DSE team, you will lead the development and deployment of AI/ML solutions to enhance content discovery by partnering with creative designer teams. Your daily tasks include end-to-end ML model lifecycle management from research through large-scale productization, collaborating closely with engineers and designers to integrate models into business applications. You will also communicate complex technical concepts to influence strategic decisions across various departments while advancing the state of the art in multimodal learning and vision-language models. This role requires strong foundations in AI/ML, experience with Python, PyTorch or TensorFlow, and a track record of impactful research contributions in top-tier venues. Ideal candidates have expertise in building agentic workflows for multimodal search systems to further enhance member engagement on Netflix’s global platform.

What you'll do

  • Lead AI/ML development from research to large-scale productization.
  • Integrate models into business applications and platforms with engineering teams.
  • Define roadmaps and prioritize research investments as cross-functional expert.
  • Communicate complex technical concepts to influence strategic decisions.
  • Advance content discovery experience through innovative ML solutions.

What we're looking for

  • Strong AI/ML foundations with experience in vision-language models and multimodal LLM systems.
  • Demonstrated research impact through publications at top-tier conferences and journals.
  • Expertise in Python and ML frameworks like PyTorch or TensorFlow.
  • MS or PhD in Machine Learning, Computer Science, or related fields.
  • Proven ability to lead complex problem-solving initiatives with clear roadmaps.
  • Excellent communication skills for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

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