ML Research Engineering Lead: Personalization & Causal AI

Netflix; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Netflix is seeking an accomplished engineering leader to guide its applied ML research on long-term user satisfaction. You will lead a team of researchers and engineers, shaping projects from idea to production and advancing causal inference, econometrics and reinforcement learning.

Based in Madison, WI, you will collaborate across disciplines to deliver measurable improvements in titles and experiences, and mentor teammates while clearly communicating results to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience building and leading a team of ML scientists and engineers.
• Track record applying ML to real-world problems.
• Strong grounding in causal reasoning, econometrics, and AI.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced degree in a quantitative field.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multi-disciplinary ML team from ideation to production.
• Drive projects that improve long-term user satisfaction.
• Collaborate with researchers, ML engineers, and application engineers.

Skills

Leadership

ML research

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

MS or PhD in Computer Science/Statistics/related field

Job description

Netflix is seeking an accomplished engineering leader to guide its applied ML research on long-term user satisfaction. You will lead a team of researchers and engineers, shaping projects from idea to production and advancing causal inference, econometrics and reinforcement learning.

Based in Madison, WI, you will collaborate across disciplines to deliver measurable improvements in titles and experiences, and mentor teammates while clearly communicating results to stakeholders.