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Research Scientist 5 - Ads, Identity Matching

Netflix · USA - Remote · Remote

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About Netflix

Watch Netflix movies & TV shows online or stream right to your smart TV, game console, PC, Mac, mobile, tablet and more. Backed by IVP and Redpoint.

About the role

​​Apply modeling and machine learning techniques to business problems at the intersection of product and data science Autonomously identify and pursue research with significant business impact, and make compelling cases for prioritization and resource allocation

What they're looking for

  • Advanced degree (PhD or Master’s) in Computer Science, Statistics, Economics, Applied Mathematics, or related quantitative field
  • 5+ years of experience and high proficiency in SQL, Python
  • 5+ years of experience with large scale data
  • Deep knowledge of machine learning, statistical modeling, and data analysis techniques
  • Experience with prototyping and deploying models using large-scale production data
  • Strong business acumen and ability to translate technical results into business impact
More about this role

At Netflix, our mission is to entertain the world. Together, we are writing the next episode - pushing the boundaries of storytelling, global fandom and making the unimaginable a reality. We are a dream team obsessed with the uncomfortable excitement of discovering what happens when you merge creativity, intuition and cutting-edge technology. Come be a part of what’s next.

In April 2022, we announced that we are creating a new lower-priced, ad-supported tier for our customers. We are now working toward our goal of providing more choice for consumers and a premium, better-than-linear TV brand experience for advertisers. We are now hiring for the founding data scientists in this new business area for Netflix!

Our goal in the Ided Science team is to deepen our understanding of our ad-tier members, in order to improve advertiser performance and ensure a great member experience. We continually improve ad targeting capabilities through machine learning, analytics, data exploration, and optimization. Our work includes feature engineering, modeling, lookalike algorithms, and optimization. We also provide modeling and analytics support for Netflix live content and integrations with...

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