Staff Machine Learning Engineer, Search Ranking

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of machine learning models for Search ranking
• Own major ranking initiatives from problem definition to iteration
• Develop and improve ranking models using advanced techniques
• Balancing multiple objectives such as relevance and user satisfaction
• Collaborate with product managers and engineers to define success metrics
• Analyze user behavior and search logs for improvement opportunities
• Design evaluation and monitoring frameworks for models

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in computer science or equivalent work experience
• 8+ years of post-Bachelor's machine learning experience, or Master's + 7+ years, or PhD + 4 years
• Experience developing machine learning models for relevance ranking and personalization
• Proficient in large-scale data processing and ML tools like TensorFlow and PyTorch
• Strong understanding of online experimentation and model debugging
• Proven leadership in complex technical projects across teams
• Excellent communication skills for technical and non-technical stakeholders

Qualifications

• Compensation: $229,000 – $343,000 annually

Skills

• Technical skills in machine learning, data processing, and experimentation
• Leadership and collaboration skills
• Communication skills

Benefits

• Paid parental leave
• Comprehensive medical coverage
• Emotional and mental health support programs

Pay

• $229,000 – $343,000 annually

Schedule

• Not specified

Location

Los Angeles, CA - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available