Research Scientist L5, Algorithms Engineering

Netflix is seeking exceptional individuals for full-time research scientist positions in their Algorithms Engineering group. The role involves conducting applied research to improve personalization and help members find content they'll enjoy. Responsibilities include conceptualizing, designing, implementing, and validating algorithmic improvements, applying cutting-edge machine learning algorithms, running offline experiments, and building online A/B tests for production systems.

Ideal candidates should have:

• A strong desire to solve real-world problems at scale using Machine Learning
• PhD or Masters in Computer Science, Statistics, or related field
• 5+ years of applied research experience with a track record of delivering quality results
• Expertise in machine learning, including supervised, self-supervised, and bandit learning methods
• Strong mathematical and problem-solving skills with knowledge of statistical methods
• Excellent software engineering skills in Python, along with Scala, Java, C++, or C#
• Experience in fields such as Recommendations, Personalization, long-term reward modeling, Bandits, or Transformers
• Great interpersonal and communication skills

The role offers a competitive compensation range of $100,000 - $720,000, with the option to choose between salary and stock options. Netflix provides comprehensive benefits including health plans, mental health support, 401(k) with employer match, stock options, and various leave programs.

Netflix values diversity and inclusion, seeking candidates with diverse thoughts and backgrounds to build stronger teams. They are an equal-opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on various personal characteristics.

Join Netflix to work on cutting-edge personalization algorithms and help shape the future of entertainment discovery!