Manager, Machine Learning Engineering, Content Ranking
About The Position
Snap Inc is a technology company. We believe the camera presents the greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate. Snap contributes to human progress by empowering people to express themselves, live in the moment, learn about the world, and have fun together. The Company’s three core products are Snapchat, a visual messaging app that enhances your relationships with friends, family, and the world; Lens Studio, an augmented reality platform that powers AR across Snapchat and other services; and its AR glasses, Spectacles. Snap Engineering teams build fun and technically sophisticated products that reach hundreds of millions of Snapchatters around the world, every day. We’re deeply committed to the well-being of everyone in our global community, which is why our values are at the root of everything we do. We move fast, with precision, and always execute with privacy at the forefront. We're looking for a Machine Learning Engineering Manager to join Snap Inc.!
Requirements
- Strong understanding of machine learning approaches and algorithms and their applications to Snap’s products
- Experience setting the direction for a team whose primary output is online ranking/recommendation models
- Strong management and mentorship skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with high attention to detail
- Ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders at all levels of a company
- Skilled at managing ambiguous problems
- Bachelor’s in a related technical field such as computer science or equivalent years of practical work experience
- 8+ years of post-Bachelor’s ML industry experience; or a Master’s degree in a technical field + 7+ year of post-grad ML experience; or a PhD in a related technical field + 4+ years of post-grad ML experience
- 1+ year(s) of experience leading machine learning teams that focus on ranking and/or recommendations
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree in a related technical field
- Experience working with machine learning frameworks such as TensorFlow, Caffe2, PyTorch, Spark ML, scikit-learn, or related frameworks
- Experience working with distributed systems
- Experience working with machine learning, ranking infrastructures, and system designs
- Ability to proactively learn new concepts and apply them at work
Responsibilities
- Lead machine learning engineers to create models which drive value for our users and company
- Evaluate the technical tradeoffs of key decisions
- Perform design and code reviews to raise technical excellence bar
- Build robust, lasting, and scalable products
- Iterate quickly without compromising quality
Benefits
- paid parental leave
- comprehensive medical coverage
- emotional and mental health support programs
- compensation packages that let you share in Snap’s long-term success!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
