Software Engineer (L5) - ML - Studio & Creative Production Data Engineering
Description For Software Engineer (L5) - ML - Studio & Creative Production Data Engineering
Netflix, a global entertainment leader with 283 million members across 190+ countries, is seeking a Machine Learning Software Engineer for their Content Production & Promotion Data Engineering team. This role focuses on building and shipping AI workloads at scale, with an emphasis on computer vision applications. The position involves working with cutting-edge technologies to develop data-driven workflow tooling that shapes the future of content production and promotion globally.
The ideal candidate will collaborate with researchers, engineers, and product managers to design and implement custom datasets for training generative models, focusing on video applications. They'll be responsible for developing frameworks that optimize resource usage while maintaining peak performance. The role requires expertise in distributed systems, Python development, and experience with ML libraries.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a team that's revolutionizing entertainment through technology. You'll work on projects that directly impact how Netflix creates and promotes content across its massive global platform. The position offers comprehensive benefits, competitive compensation ($170,000 - $720,000), and the chance to work with world-class technology teams.
The role is perfect for someone who thrives in ambiguous environments, enjoys solving complex problems, and has strong communication skills. You'll be at the forefront of applying AI and ML techniques to media processing at an unprecedented scale, making a direct impact on how millions of people experience entertainment.
Responsibilities For Software Engineer (L5) - ML - Studio & Creative Production Data Engineering
- Work on designing and building custom datasets for training and fine-tuning generative models
- Develop end-to-end frameworks and tools for dataset generation
- Contribute to tooling initiatives for ML media management
- Serve as thought partner for stakeholders regarding large/novel datasets
- Engage with Data Engineering and ML community
Requirements For Software Engineer (L5) - ML - Studio & Creative Production Data Engineering
- Strong foundation in distributed system architecture
- Excellent software design and development skills in Python
- Experience with SQL along with Scala or Java
- Experience with preparing and normalizing media data using libraries like OpenCV, FFMpeg, Pytorch, HugginFace
- Excellent communication skills
- 4+ years of full-time work experience in ML/SWE/Data Engineering roles
Benefits For Software Engineer (L5) - ML - Studio & Creative Production Data Engineering
- Health Plans
- Mental Health support
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match
- Stock Option Program
- Disability Programs
- Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
- Family-forming benefits
- Life and Serious Injury Benefits
- 35 days annually for paid time off (hourly employees)
- Flexible time off (salaried employees)
