Staff Machine Learning Engineer

Warner Media, LLC.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 271,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Machine Learning Engineer to innovate and scale personalization systems for their new global streaming app. This role involves collaborating with diverse teams to architect robust systems that serve millions, fostering a culture of experimentation and data-driven solutions. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in machine learning, programming, and cloud platforms, with a commitment to driving impactful projects. Join a dynamic environment that values creativity and collaboration, where your contributions will shape the future of entertainment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of industry experience with 4+ years in a tech lead role.
• Deep knowledge of search systems and ranking algorithms.
• Proficiency in modern machine learning lifecycle practices.

Responsibilities

• Architect and build recommendation systems for streaming platforms.
• Collaborate with teams to drive ML projects from conception to completion.
• Mentor engineers and advocate for customer-centric solutions.

Skills

Machine Learning

Python

Java

NLP

Information Retrieval

Communication Skills

Education

Master's Degree in Computer Science

Ph.D. in Software Engineering

Tools

AWS

GCP

Azure

GitHub Actions

Jenkins

Job description

Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery… the stuff dreams are made of.

Who We Are…

When we say, “the stuff dreams are made of,” we’re not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD’s vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what’s next…

From brilliant creatives to technology trailblazers across the globe, WBD offers career-defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best self. Here you are supported, celebrated, and encouraged to thrive.

About You:

We are seeking a passionate Machine Learning Engineer to build and scale the DTC personalization systems and services for our new global streaming app, Max, as well as future DTC streaming apps. You will act as a leader, collaborating seamlessly with modeling and engineering teams to architect systems serving millions worldwide. You should be excited about fostering innovation through prototyping, development, experimentation, and production, balancing rapid feature iteration with building scalable platforms and tools.

Responsibilities:

1. Architect, build, and scale recommendation systems powering search and personalization experiences across Max, HBO, Discovery+, and other WBD platforms.

2. Collaborate with ML engineers to develop and improve core components, infrastructure, and architecture for training, deploying, and serving models at scale.

3. Work with data scientists, engineers, product teams, and stakeholders to drive ML projects from conception to completion.

4. Utilize and build upon open-source cloud computing technologies.

5. Participate in strategic planning with engineering leaders, demonstrating good judgment in setting and achieving team goals.

6. Mentor and influence engineers across organizations, leading by example with high-quality work.

7. Motivate and inspire a culture of experimentation and data-driven innovation, advocating for customer-centric solutions.

Requirements:

1. 8+ years of industry experience, with 4+ years in a tech lead role (preferred).

2. Deep knowledge of search systems, information retrieval, and ranking algorithms; experience with NLP is a plus.

3. Understanding of large-scale distributed application architecture, design, implementation, and performance tuning.

4. Proficiency in modern machine learning lifecycle practices.

5. 5+ years programming experience in Python/Java, with ability to prototype rapidly and refine for production.

6. Ability to drive the roadmap of scalable, production-quality systems end-to-end.

7. Excellent communication skills, comfortable presenting to large audiences.

8. Advanced degree (M.S., Ph.D.) or equivalent experience in software engineering, computer science, or related fields.

9. Experience with cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure).

10. Experience with CI/CD tools like GitHub Actions, Jenkins, etc.

How We Get Things Done…

Our guiding principles are central to our operations. Find out more at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/. We value innovation, collaboration, and integrity, and look forward to discussing how you can contribute to our culture.

Championing Inclusion at WBD

Warner Bros. Discovery is committed to building a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunity employer. We consider qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or other protected categories. If you require accommodations during the application process, please visit our accessibility page.

In compliance with legal requirements, the salary range for this role is $145,600 - $270,400 annually, with additional benefits and incentives. Salaries depend on various factors including experience, location, and performance. We also support candidates with criminal records in accordance with applicable laws.