Research Scientist 5/6 – AI for Member Systems

A strong passion for solving real-world problems at scale through the application of cutting-edge Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

Ph. D or Masters in Computer Science, or any of the related fields

6+ years of research experience with a track record of delivering quality results

Deep expertise in machine learning, including both supervised and unsupervised learning, and practical experience in LLM development.

Demonstrated success in applying LLMs and other Foundation Models to real-world challenges, preferably with experience in post-training LLMs, including fine-tuning and distillation.

Strong software engineering skills. Required: Python, TensorFlow, PyTorch Nice to have: Java, Scala, Spark, Hive, Jax, Flink, Hadoop

Required: Python, TensorFlow, PyTorch

Nice to have: Java, Scala, Spark, Hive, Jax, Flink, Hadoop

Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills

Proven experience as a technical leader

Skilled in collaborating with cross-functional teams

Research publications in peer-reviewed journals and conferences on relevant topics

Hands-on experience in distributed training, reinforcement learning-based training of LLMs, conversational agents, and Personalization

Proficiency with cloud computing platforms and large web-scale distributed systems

Applied research experience in industrial settings

Contributions to open source contributions

Experience in one or more of the following areas: search, natural language processing, knowledge graphs, conversational agents, personalization, and reinforcement learning

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NOTE: This job posting is inclusive of a variety of positions within our AI for Member Systems (AIMS) Engineering group. Based on your background, expertise and interests, we will route you to the appropriate team(s). All teams may not be hiring at the same time.

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 .

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Job is open for no less than 7 days and will be removed when the position is filled.