Research Scientist 5 - Product

Netflix

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Work type: Remote
Location: Remote
Salary: $419,400–$675,000 / yr
Posted: 4 days ago

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Above market

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This role $547k

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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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TL;DR · Research Scientist 5 - Product

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Join Netflix's Machine Learning and Inference Research team as a senior researcher to drive innovation in personalization, decision-making, and backend infrastructure. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate cutting-edge research into scalable solutions that benefit millions of members. Your daily tasks include shaping technical roadmaps, publishing at academic venues, presenting findings, and mentoring interns. Ideal candidates have a Ph.D., 3+ years of industry or academic experience, and expertise in machine learning, reinforcement learning, causal inference, optimization, statistics, economics, and operations research. Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently on complex problems are essential as you contribute to both internal initiatives and external knowledge dissemination.

Skills

Python Java Scala R TensorFlow PyTorch Kubernetes AWS Google Cloud Platform Azure CI/CD MLOps Docker Git Jupyter Notebook PostgreSQL MongoDB Apache Spark Hadoop Kafka

What you'll do

Conduct advanced research in AI/ML and related fields to address Netflix's key challenges.
Translate research findings into practical solutions that deliver tangible business value.
Publish and present research at industry conferences and academic venues.
Mentor interns and foster collaborations with academia for knowledge exchange.
Identify and frame complex research problems linking technical and business domains.
Drive innovation by exploring new methods and guiding their adoption within the company.

What we're looking for

Ph.D. in a relevant field with 3+ years of post-Ph.D. experience in industry or academia.
Proven ability to apply research to solve real-world problems collaboratively.
Strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals and conferences.
Demonstrated technical expertise and impact in machine learning, AI, or related fields.
Excellent judgment in identifying and framing complex research and business challenges.
Effective communication skills for diverse audiences, including both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Self-motivated with the ability to lead projects independently.

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