Reddit

Senior Machine Learning Engineer, App Ads

United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Internet, Advertising, Social Media, AI & Machine LearningIndustries

Machine Learning Engineer, App Ads

Position Overview

Reddit is seeking a motivated Machine Learning Engineer to join the App Ads Team. This team is responsible for developing and maintaining a diverse set of Machine Learning models that predict user conversions after engaging with Reddit. The work of this team is crucial for optimizing advertising effectiveness and driving business growth.

Company Information

Reddit is a community of communities, built on shared interests, passion, and trust. It is home to authentic conversations and is one of the internet’s largest sources of information, with over 100,000 active communities and approximately 101M+ daily active unique visitors.

Reddit is a remote-friendly company.

For more information, visit redditinc.com.

Responsibilities

  • Develop advanced and scalable deep learning models using cutting-edge techniques for critical machine learning tasks within the app conversions modeling domain.
  • Design and implement innovative strategies for signal loss mitigation, ensuring the accuracy and reliability of predictions in the presence of incomplete or noisy data.
  • Research, implement, test, and launch new model architectures including deep neural networks with advanced pooling and feature interaction architectures.
  • Perform systematic feature engineering to convert raw data from Reddit (dense & sparse, behavior & content, etc.) into features using various FE technologies such as aggregation, embedding, and sub-models.
  • Act as a mentor and cross-functional advocate for the team.
  • Contribute meaningfully to team strategy, with active participation encouraged in planning for the future.

Requirements

  • 2+ years of experience with industry-level deep learning models.
  • 2+ years of experience with mainstream ML frameworks (such as Tensorflow and Pytorch).
  • 3+ years of end-to-end experience in training, evaluating, testing, and deploying industry-level models.
  • 3+ years of experience orchestrating complicated data generation pipelines on large-scale datasets.
  • Experience with the ads domain and conversion modeling is a plus.
  • Experience with recommendation systems is a plus.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits and Income Replacement Programs
  • 401k Match
  • Family Planning Support
  • Gender-Affirming Care
  • Mental Health & Coaching Benefits
  • Flexible Vacation & Reddit Global Days off
  • Generous paid Parental Leave
  • Paid Volunteer time off

Application Instructions

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Pay Transparency

This job posting may span more than one career level. In addition to base salary, this job is eligible to receive equity in the form of restricted stock units, and depending on the position offered, it may also be eligible to receive a commission.

Reddit offers a wide range of benefits to U.S.-based employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) program with employer match, and generous time off for vacation and parental leave. To learn more, please visit https://www.redditinc.com/careers/.

The base pay range for this position in the US is: $216,700 - $303,400

Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors including skills, depth of work experience, and relevant licenses/credentials, and may vary from the amounts listed.

Skills

Deep Learning
Neural Networks
Feature Engineering
Aggregation
Embedding
Model Architecture
Signal Loss Mitigation
Handling Noisy Data
Model Optimization
Data Analysis

Reddit

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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