Netflix

Creative Tech Researcher 4

Netflix$300K — $500K+*
Consumer Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in machine learning research or a related field.
  • Strong understanding of deep learning principles including Transformers and Diffusion models.
  • Experienced in preparing and curating data for large-scale model training.
  • Proven track record with distributed systems for training large-scale models.
  • Ability to thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment focusing on impactful problems.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and optimize model architectures for generating and editing images and videos.
  • Prepare and organize data for training on large-scale image and video generation models.
  • Implement distributed training frameworks to enhance efficiency in large-scale model training.
  • Conduct cross-team evaluations for feedback and establish quality benchmarks for model outputs.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health plans including mental health support.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
  • Stock options allowing for personalized compensation structures.
  • Disability programs and flexible health savings accounts.
  • Family-forming benefits and life insurance options.
  • Substantial paid time off accruing up to 35 days annually for hourly employees.
  • Immediate access to flexible time off for salaried employees.
Full Job Description
The Role

We are seeking a Machine Learning Researcher to define the next generation of creative technology. In this role, you will be responsible for integrating groundbreaking research into Netflix's massive global production ecosystem. You will solve critical technical challenges to ensure Netflix maintains its edge in delivering world-class entertainment through innovative content production tools.

Responsibilities
  • Foundational Modeling: Develop and optimize model architectures for image and video generation and editing.

  • Data Strategy: Prepare and organize data for training large-scale image and video generation models.

  • Large-Scale Training: Implement efficient distributed training and data loading infra to support training on large-scale clusters.

  • Evaluation Frameworks: Conduct cross-team evaluations to gather feedback and build representative benchmarks to ensure quality across model outputs.

About You (Requirements)
  • Research Expertise: Deep understanding of fundamentals in deep learning, such as Transformers, Diffusion, etc.

  • Data-Centric Mindset: Skilled in data preparation and curation.

  • Distributed Systems: Proven experience in training and inferring large-scale models distributively on large clusters.

  • Impact-Oriented: Ability to operate in a fast-paced, innovative culture while focusing on high-visibility problems.

Bonus Experience
  • Experience in delivering high-impact products or open-source projects.

Generally, our compensation structure consists solely of an annual salary; we do not have bonuses. You choose each year how much of your compensation you want in salary versus stock options. To determine your personal top of market compensation, we rely on market indicators and consider your specific job family, background, skills, and experience to determine your compensation in the market range. The range for this role is $300,000.00 - $537,000.00.

Netflix provides comprehensive benefits including Health Plans, Mental Health support, a 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match, Stock Option Program, Disability Programs, Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts, Family-forming benefits, and Life and Serious Injury Benefits. We also offer paid leave of absence programs. Full-time hourly employees accrue 35 days annually for paid time off to be used for vacation, holidays, and sick paid time off. Full-time salaried employees are immediately entitled to flexible time off. See more details about our Benefits here.

About Netflix

Netflix, Inc. is an American media company founded on August 29, 1997 by Reed Hastings and Marc Randolph in Scotts Valley, California, and currently based in Los Gatos, California, with production offices and stages at the Los Angeles-based Hollywood studios (formerly old Warner Brothers studios) and the Albuquerque Studios (formerly ABQ studios). It operates an eponymous over-the-top subscription video on-demand service, which showcases acquired and original programming as well as third-party content licensed from other production companies and distributors. Netflix is also the first streaming media company to be a member of the Motion Picture Association.
Learn more about Netflix
Size
11,300 employees
Market Cap
$127.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$2.7 billion
Founded
1997
5 Year Trend
+27.5%
Revenue
$24.9 billion
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