Netflix is one of the world’s leading entertainment services with 278 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, films and games across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can play, pause and resume watching as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, and can change their plans at any time.The RoleIn this role, you will be responsible for leaving the development of new and innovative algorithms for our Live team, focused on discovery. You should be comfortable at the hub of a fast-paced environment where you interface daily with cross-functional experts. You will craft and communicate a strategic roadmap and see to its execution leading cross-functional teams of the industry’s best data scientists, machine learning and software engineers. You will work in close partnership with the Live and Ads Consumer product management team, design, consumer insights and other functions to bring your vision to life. As a high-leverage thought leader, you will have the ability to shape our thinking on how to evolve and differentiate our product offering .This role can be based out of our Los Angeles or Los Gatos offices in a hybrid model. This role can also be remote-based from the West Coast. Travel will be required if remote-based. As a product manager in this role you will:
Build a strategic roadmap and take algos/ML concepts from idea through validation, shipping, measurement, and iteration.
Have intuition about when to invest in ML vs. heuristics
Specify product requirements that are relevant for ML and data engineers to consider e.g. freshness of algorithm, precision of recommendation
Collaborate closely with Data Scientists in designing effective AB tests for evaluating algorithm improvements
Collaborate effectively with Live and Ads Consumer PMs to drive the right product experience leveraging algo/ML capabilities as necessary
Are comfortable working on products with complex tradeoffs.
Very high attention to detail, with an ability to connect the smallest experience elements to the big picture goals at the company and team level.
You have the following experience and skills:
5+ years of experience managing consumer products leveraging machine learning (e.g. recommendation systems) with a proven record of prioritizing and successfully launching impactful products or platforms.
Demonstrated experience working effectively with data scientists, machine learning engineers, statisticians etc.
Proven ability to map algorithmic solutions to product problems with demonstrated impact on business metrics through AB testing.
Excellent written communication skills and ability to present technical content to non-technical audiences.
Ability to partner with different functions to ensure that your solutions drive real business impact. Strategic thinking and ability to incorporate larger business context into algorithm and product development.
MS in an applied quantitative field is preferred (such as Machine Learning, Statistics, Operations research, Information theory, Control theory, Econometrics etc) or equivalent experience working in data science or ML-engineering.
Experience working in the Live or Ads domain a plus.
Deep understanding of product design is a plus.
Generally, our compensation structure consists solely of an annual salary; we do not have bonuses. You choose each year how much of your compensation you want in salary versus stock options. To determine your personal top of market compensation, we rely on market indicators and consider your specific job family, background, skills, and experience to determine your compensation in the market range. The range for this role is $120,000 - $515,000.
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 detail about our Benefits here (https://jobs.netflix.com/work-life-philosophy) .
Netflix is a unique culture and environment. Learn more here (https://jobs.netflix.com/culture) .
We are an equal-opportunity employer and celebrate diversity, recognizing that diversity of thought and background builds stronger teams. We approach diversity and inclusion seriously and thoughtfully. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, or military service.
Job is open for no less than 20 days and will be removed when the position is filled.