Research Engineer 5 - LLM-Driven Product Understanding

At Netflix, our mission is to entertain the world. Together, we are writing the next episode - pushing the boundaries of storytelling, global fandom and making the unimaginable a reality. We are a dream team obsessed with the uncomfortable excitement of discovering what happens when you merge creativity, intuition and cutting-edge technology. Come be a part of what’s next.

The Content Discovery and Personalization team is looking for an experienced Research Engineer to research, develop, and iterate on LLM prototypes to improve Netflix’s understanding of our members.  The team aims to develop and improve decision-making capabilities across the company by undertaking intersectional research, building scalable data products, and providing frameworks and guidance that improve how we think about and interact with our members.  The ideal candidate will excel at opportunity discovery and cross-functional collaboration and have a passion for leveraging their ML/LLM expertise to improve our understanding of our members. 

Responsibilities

• Research, develop, and iterate on LLM/ML evaluation and simulation systems to improve Netflix’s understanding of our members.

• Drive your own roadmap, determining what areas are best served by rapid iteration and which ones deserve deeper development.

• Create insights and help shape the direction of future member-facing investments by influencing the broader Product team.

• Collaborate with Data Scientists, ML Scientists, and Engineers on a variety of projects to ensure we maximize our ability to understand our members.

• Stay up to date with research in areas related to LLM advancement, identifying when and where to implement new best practices and methodologies.

About You

• You have a strong foundation in deep learning and LLMs, with proven hands-on industry experience in improving large generative models and model evaluation. 

• You have substantial relevant industry experience building scalable ML models, particularly in natural language processing and machine learning, and translating this into business impact.

• You hold an advanced degree (PhD) in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field with a focus on machine learning, artificial intelligence, or computer vision, or equivalent industry experience.

• You have strong software engineering skills in Python and are proficient in using  frameworks such as PyTorch or TensorFlow

• You are flexible in your approach, able to pivot between research goals and the implementation of end-to-end solutions with ease.

• You excel at solving complex problems with innovative solutions, developing novel algorithms, and adapting existing methods from the literature to new challenges. 

• You are an excellent communicator, capable of explaining complex technical details to both technical and non-technical audiences.

• You thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environments with ambiguity, making positive contributions to team collaboration and company culture.

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 details about our Benefits here.

Netflix is a unique culture and environment. Learn more here.

Inclusion is a Netflix value and we strive to host a meaningful interview experience for all candidates. If you want an accommodation/adjustment for a disability or any other reason during the hiring process, please send a request to your recruiting partner.

We are an equal-opportunity employer and celebrate diversity, recognizing that diversity 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 7 days and will be removed when the position is filled.