Research Scientist 5/6 – AI for Member Systems

Netflix

USA - Remote
Base: $466,000.00 - $750,000.00; bonus/equity: var...
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Phd or masters in computer science
6+ years research experience
Deep expertise in machine learning
** Netflix is seeking a Research Scientist to join their AI for Member Systems team, focusing on applying advanced AI and machine learning techniques to enhance user personalization and discovery experiences. Candidates should possess a strong background in machine learning, particularly with large language models, and have excellent software engineering and communication skills. **

Job Summary

  • The role involves driving applied research by conceptualizing, designing, implementing, and validating innovative algorithmic solutions for member systems.
  • Candidates will explore and apply state-of-the-art AI/ML techniques including LLM pretraining, fine-tuning, and robust offline experimentation to develop production-ready systems.
  • Netflix offers a unique compensation structure where employees choose how much of their total compensation is allocated between salary and stock options annually.

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** Netflix is seeking a Research Scientist to join their AI for Member Systems team, focusing on applying advanced AI and machine learning techniques to enhance user personalization and discovery experiences. Candidates should possess a strong background in machine learning, particularly with large language models, and have excellent software engineering and communication skills. **

Salary

Base: $466,000.00 - $750,000.00; Bonus/Equity: Variable split between salary and stock options; Benefits: Comprehensive health plans, 401(k) match, flexible time off

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • PhD or Masters in Computer Science
  • 6+ years research experience
  • Deep expertise in machine learning
  • Practical experience in LLM development
  • Strong software engineering skills

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with distributed training
  • Reinforcement learning-based training
  • Conversational agents and personalization
  • Cloud computing platforms proficiency
  • Open source contributions

Key Requirements

  • PhD or Masters degree required
  • Minimum 6 years of research experience
  • Expertise in supervised and unsupervised learning
  • Proficiency in Python, TensorFlow, and PyTorch

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