Netflix

Machine Learning Scientist 5 - Localization

Netflix$150K — $180K *
Consumer Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4+ years of relevant experience with Causal Inference and Machine Learning applications
  • Proven expertise in Causal Inference, Machine Learning, and AI Evaluation methods
  • High proficiency in R, Python, SQL, and causal/machine learning techniques
  • Exceptional communication and collaboration skills with strong business acumen
  • Ability to thrive in ambiguity with minimal oversight

Responsibilities

  • Act as strategic partner for localization algo development with engineers and researchers
  • Define and execute roadmaps for measuring localization impact and improving member experience
  • Collaborate with product managers and data scientists to scale findings
  • Present research insights to all company levels
  • Educate regional offices on Localization Data Science and Engineering expertise

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health plans and mental health support
  • 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
  • Stock option program and disability programs
  • Health savings and flexible spending accounts
  • Paid leave programs and 35 days annual paid time off for hourly employees
  • Flexible time off for salaried employees
Full Job Description

The Localization Data Science and Engineering team is at the forefront of removing language barriers and providing a stellar member experience to all our members regardless of their language preferences. We are responsible for the translation and cultural adaptation of all aspects of member interaction, including beautiful localized user interfaces, subtitles, and dubbing of award-winning Netflix originals.

We are looking for an experienced Machine Learning Scientist to join our growing team. In this role, you will build causal and machine learning models to evaluate the impact of localization algos, partner with teammates to support localization algo strategy, and train supervised ML models for localization use cases. You will also partner with a talented cross-functional team of engineers, scientists, product managers, and domain experts to shape localization strategy and deliver business impact.

Responsibilities
  • Act as strategic partner for researchers and engineers to guide localization algo development

  • Define and execute on roadmaps for measuring localization member impact and improving localization member experience with Causal Inference and Machine Learning tools

  • Partner closely with other business leaders, product managers, and other data scientists to refine and scale your findings

  • Present your research and insights to all levels of the company

  • Become a regional expert on Localization Data Science and Engineering, helping educate and connect with regional offices

About you
  • Proven track record of researching and leading Causal Inference, Machine Learning, and AI Evaluation methods in ambiguous and complex areas with a focus on technical rigor and robustness

  • High proficiency in standard tech stack (e.g., R, Python, SQL), Causal Inference (e.g., propensity score matching, double machine learning), and Machine Learning (Supervised Learning, LLM Evaluation methods)

  • 4+ years of relevant experience with Causal Inference and Machine Learning applications

  • Exceptional communication and collaboration skills coupled with strong business acumen

  • Comfortable with ambiguity; able to take ownership, and thrive with minimal oversight and process

  • Netflix culture resonates with you

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.

Netflix is a unique culture and environment. Learn more 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.
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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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