Senior Machine Learning Engineer- Ads Personalization

About the role

We are seeking a Senior Machine Learning Engineer to join the PlutoTV pod. Your 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 challenge 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.

Why This Role Matters

• Reinventing the Grid: You shift the PlutoTV experience from a static grid to a personalized discovery engine, significantly reducing "Time to Content."
• Scheduling Intelligence: You build the models that establish how channels are scheduled to maximize viewership and engagement.
• FAST Evolution: You apply modern ML techniques to the fastest-growing sector of the streaming market, defining how linear TV is consumed in the AI era.

Responsibilities

• Guide Personalization: Architect and implement models that dynamically reorder or highlight channels within the PlutoTV EPG.
• Scheduling Optimization: Design models that assist in content scheduling decisions based on user preferences and content affinity.
• Multi-Framework Development: Deliver production-ready code in TensorFlow and PyTorch within our GCP infrastructure.
• Anticipate System Risks: Proactively identify and mitigate issues related to "live" data streams and real-time scheduling constraints.
• Technical Mentorship: Guide junior engineers in the nuances of Linear TV data and FAST-specific success metrics.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Machine Learning Engineering; knowledge with GCP; proficiency in TensorFlow and PyTorch.
• Direct experience with FAST apps or linear TV scheduling; experience with "Always-on" streaming data.

About PlutoTV and Paramount+

Paramount Streaming, a division within Paramount Global, is the home to the company's direct-to-consumer services spanning free and paid in the form of Pluto TV and Paramount+. Pluto TV is the global leader in free ad-supported TV, delivering more than 1,400 global channels and an extensive library of streaming content, including live and original channels. Paramount+, a digital subscription video-on-demand and live streaming service, combines live sports, breaking news, and A Mountain of Entertainment™. Paramount+ features an expansive library of original series, hit shows and popular movies across every genre from world-renowned brands and production studios, including SHOWTIME®.

Pay

Hiring salary range: $139,200.00 - $208,800.00. The range applies to New York, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay depends on geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. This position is bonus eligible.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) plan.
• Life insurance coverage and disability benefits.
• Tuition assistance program.
• Paid time off (PTO) or, if applicable, as dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages. Full list of benefits here.
• Generous paid time off.
• Opportunities for both on-site and virtual engagement events.
• Unique opportunities to make meaningful connections and build a vibrant community.

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