Netflix

Research Scientist 5 - Content Promotion and Distribution

Netflix$466K — $500K+*
Media
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Strong AI/ML foundations with hands-on experience in vision-language models and multimodal LLM systems.
  • Demonstrated research impact in computer vision and multimodal learning, with publications at top-tier conferences and journals.
  • Proficient programming skills in Python alongside experience with ML frameworks like PyTorch or TensorFlow.
  • MS or PhD in ML, Computer Science or related fields required.
  • Proven ability in articulating and leading complex project roadmaps.
  • Exceptional communication skills, with an emphasis on collaboration and cultural contribution.
  • Comfortable with ambiguity and capable of managing responsibilities with minimal oversight.

Responsibilities

  • Lead end-to-end AI/ML development and deployment, including research and model training.
  • Collaborate with research scientists and engineers to integrate models into business applications.
  • Act as a subject matter expert to identify opportunities, define roadmaps, and prioritize research.
  • Communicate complex AI/ML concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Drive innovations that enhance member content discovery experiences.
  • Engage with the broader ML community for knowledge exchange and brand contribution.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health plans including mental health support.
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match.
  • Stock Option Program.
  • Disability programs and Health Savings Accounts.
  • Family-forming benefits available.
  • Generous paid leave policies including 35 days for hourly employees.
  • Flexible time off for salaried employees.
Full Job Description

When a Netflix member opens our app, we have a few precious moments to help them choose a story or a game that is right for them at that instance. Presenting them evidence (e.g. Artwork, Trailers, Synopses) that authentically represents each title and resonates with the member is essential to this effort.

The Promotional Assets & Creative Technology DSE team is at the forefront of Netflix's efforts to effectively promote titles and enhance the content discovery experience. Our team partners closely with Netflix's world-class creative designer teams to amplify and scale promotional media assets for our members. We are looking for a seasoned applied Research Scientist to design and develop innovative AI/ML solutions. In this rare opportunity, you will have the chance to define the direction for algorithmic strategies and spearhead the execution of ML solutions and ultimately shape how diverse media types are promoted on Netflix and discovered by our members.

Responsibilities
  • Lead the end-to-end process of AI/ML development and deployment spanning research, model training, offline and online evaluation, and large-scale productization

  • Partner closely with other research scientists and engineers to effectively integrate models into business applications and platforms

  • Serve as a cross-functional subject matter expert to surface high-impact opportunities, define roadmaps, and prioritize research investments; drive execution with engineering, product, and creative teams.

  • Communicate complex concepts with both technical and non-technical stakeholders to influence strategic decisions

  • Advance the state of the art and deliver innovations that enhance content discovery experience of our members.

  • Engage with the ML community, internal and external, to learn, to teach, and to contribute to building a great Netflix brand

About You
  • Strong AI/ML foundations with hands-on experience training, evaluating, and deploying vision-language models and multimodal LLM systems.

  • Demonstrated research impact in computer vision and multimodal learning, evidenced by publications at top-tier conferences and journals.

  • Strong programming skills in Python and experience with common ML frameworks such as PyTorch or Tensorflow.

  • MS or PhD in ML, Computer Science or related fields.

  • Proven track record of bringing clarity and leading ambitious roadmaps to solve complex problems.

  • Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, and passionate about positively contributing to the team and company culture.

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

Bonus Points
  • Experience in building agentic workflows and systems for multimodal search and understanding is a big plus. 

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 $466,000.00 - $750,000.00.

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.

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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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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