Sr Machine Learning Engineer- Ads Personalization
About The Position
We are seeking a Senior Machine Learning Engineer to join the PlutoTV pod. Your "North Star" mission is the personalization of the Linear/FAST experience, specifically focusing on Channel presentation, scheduling, and guide personalization. You will bridge the gap between traditional TV and modern ML, ensuring the Electronic Programming Guide (EPG) feels dynamic and tailored to every viewer. As a Senior Engineer, you will lead the design of complex scheduling and ranking features in our GCP-based stack. You will tackle the unique assignment of personalizing content that is tied to a specific time slot, utilizing TensorFlow and PyTorch to predict what a user wants to watch now versus what they might want to watch in an hour. This role is crucial for reinventing the PlutoTV experience from a static grid to a personalized discovery engine, building models for channel scheduling to maximize viewership, and applying modern ML techniques to the fastest-growing sector of the streaming market.
Requirements
- 5–8+ years of experience in MLE
- Knowledge with GCP
- Proficiency in TensorFlow and PyTorch
Nice To Haves
- Direct experience with FAST apps or linear TV scheduling
- Experience with "Always-on" streaming data
Responsibilities
- Architect and implement models that dynamically reorder or highlight channels within the PlutoTV EPG.
- Design models that assist in content scheduling decisions based on user preferences and content affinity.
- Deliver production-ready code in TensorFlow and PyTorch within our GCP infrastructure.
- Proactively identify and mitigate issues related to "live" data streams and real-time scheduling constraints.
- Guide junior engineers in the nuances of Linear TV data and FAST-specific success metrics.
Benefits
- Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages
- Generous paid time off
- An exciting and fulfilling opportunity to be part of one of Paramount’s most dynamic teams
- Opportunities for both on-site and virtual engagement events
- Unique opportunities to make meaningful connections and build a vibrant community, both inside and outside the workplace
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- 401(k) plan
- Life insurance coverage
- Disability benefits
- Tuition assistance program
- PTO
- Bonus eligible
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
