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The Ads Engagement Modeling Team plays a pivotal role in developing and maintaining machine learning models that drive user engagement on Reddit, with a special focus on predictive modeling around interactions like click through prediction, video views, content engagement metrics, and other media-based interactions. As we expand our machine learning infrastructure and incorporate new engagement signals, we are looking for a skilled engineering manager who can lead this critical team. This role is well-suited for a leader with deep machine learning expertise, strategic vision, and a collaborative mindset to engage with both technical and cross-functional stakeholders.
Responsibilities:
- Set Technical Vision and Strategy: Define and execute a comprehensive roadmap for engagement modeling, balancing innovative approaches with business objectives.
- Drive Technical Execution: Oversee the entire model development lifecycle—from ideation through deployment—ensuring exceptional performance and robustness of our machine learning models.
- Lead and Mentor a High-Performing Team: Recruit, mentor, and retain top ML talent while fostering a culture of growth, collaboration, and technical excellence.
- Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Partner with Product Managers, Data Scientists, and other engineering teams to align on engagement strategies, data requirements, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
- Innovate in ML Architecture: Implement and optimize model architectures tailored for engagement prediction, leveraging deep learning and advanced machine learning techniques.
Requirements:
- Minimum of 2 years of management experience leading ML-focused teams.
- At least 6 years of experience working with machine learning models at scale.
- A minimum of 4 years of hands-on experience with TensorFlow or PyTorch.
- Proven expertise in the end-to-end machine learning lifecycle, including training, evaluation, and deployment of large-scale models.
- Experience with ads or engagement modeling is a plus, particularly with a focus on media interactions.
Benefits:
- Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits
- 401k Matching
- Workspace benefits for your home office
- Personal & Professional development funds
- Family Planning Support
- Flexible Vacation (please use them!) & Reddit Global Wellness Days
- 4+ months paid Parental Leave
- Paid Volunteer time off
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This job posting may span more than one career level.
In addition to base salary, this job is eligible to receive equity in the form of restricted stock units, and depending on the position offered, it may also be eligible to receive a commission. Additionally, Reddit offers a wide range of benefits to U.S.-based employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) program with employer match, generous time off for vacation, and parental leave. To learn more, please visit https://www.redditinc.com/careers/.
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The base pay range for this position is:
$230,000—$322,000 USD
Reddit is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and is committed to building a workforce representative of the diverse communities we serve. Reddit is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at [email protected].
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