[Remote] Machine Learning Manager - Ads Marketplace Quality at Reddit

Ontario, Canada

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Advertising, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

Management experience
Experience executing on complex Ads projects involving math (auctions/bidding/optimization) and serving infrastructure
Solid technical background
Industry leader in online ads marketplace optimization domain
Strong business acumen
Excellent cross-functional stakeholder management skills

Responsibilities

Set up the vision and product strategy for ads quality and relevance
Optimize ads delivery and auction systems through utility function design
Measure various marketplace tradeoffs
Build the auction/ranking platform for Ads Marketplace Quality that scales with the ads business
Guide and set technical vision with huge business impact
Own execution of team’s roadmap and ensure consistent, predictable delivery
Ruthlessly prioritize planned projects and emergent asks
Coach Tech Leads on project management and empower team to execute autonomously
Identify risks and proactively communicate them internally and externally
Handle recruiting: identify team needs, write job descriptions, source, interview, and close candidates
Help engineers identify career goals and create development plans
Push engineers outside comfort zones to develop leaders
Develop processes and tooling to improve product and system quality, meeting requirements, needs, and SLAs
Serve as thought partner to product and upper management for alignment with company goals
Become an expert in the digital ads business

Skills

Machine Learning

Ads Auctions

Bidding

Optimization

Utility Function Design

Serving Infrastructure

Product Strategy

Data Science

Online platform for community discussions and content

About Reddit

Reddit is an online platform that allows users to post, vote, and comment on content within various communities based on shared interests. Users can engage in discussions on a wide range of topics, from news and sports to entertainment and hobbies. The platform features a unique voting system where content can receive upvotes or downvotes, helping the most popular posts gain visibility. Reddit generates revenue primarily through advertising, premium memberships, and the sale of virtual goods like Reddit Coins. Unlike many other social media platforms, Reddit emphasizes community-driven content and discussions, creating a space for authentic interactions among users. The goal of Reddit is to foster engagement and connection among its diverse user base.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2005Year Founded

$1,177.1MTotal Funding

IPOCompany Stage

Consumer Software, EntertainmentIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

Flexible unlimited vacation days & monthly global wellness days

Family planning funds & 4+ months paid parental leave

Personal & professional development funds

Paid volunteer time off

Workspace & home office benefits

Risks

Reliance on advertising revenue faces competition from platforms like TikTok and Instagram.

AI tools like 'Reddit Answers' may raise privacy and data usage concerns.

NFT market expansion exposes Reddit to volatility and regulatory scrutiny.

Differentiation

Reddit's unique voting system promotes engaging and authentic content discovery.

The platform's diverse communities cater to a wide range of interests and discussions.

Reddit's AI-powered tools enhance user experience and content moderation.

Upsides

Reddit's confidential IPO plans signal potential growth and market expansion.

AI-driven content moderation can improve user safety and platform reliability.

Expansion into blockchain and NFTs opens new revenue streams and user engagement.

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