Manager, Machine Learning & Computer Vision, Asset Generation
Job Description
Netflix is one of the world's leading entertainment services, with over 300 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.
When a Netflix member opens our app, we have a few precious moments to help them choose entertainment that is right for them at that instance. Presenting them evidence – Artwork, Trailers, Synopses – that authentically represents each title and resonates with the member is essential to this effort.
Beyond connecting global stories with existing audiences, we also aim to reach new subscribers and increase engagement through innovative marketing campaigns. By crafting compelling and targeted marketing strategies, we strive to capture the attention of potential members and convert their interest into subscriptions. Additionally, we focus on increasing conversation and excitement about Netflix and our content, creating buzz and anticipation that encourages both current and prospective members to explore and engage with our diverse offerings.
Getting this evidence just right for each title is a tall order; however, we have built tools and processes that utilize technologies like Computer Vision and Machine Learning. These advancements enable our creators to tell the best version of the story they envision, while allowing our operations to scale further.
We are dedicated to developing innovative tools and processes that leverage technologies like Large Language Models (LLMs), Diffusion Models, and AI Agents. These advancements enable our creators to generate high-quality, engaging content at scale, enhancing storytelling capabilities and streamlining workflows to make a significant impact on how we deliver compelling entertainment to our global audience.
Join us to lead a team that is shaping the future of media and marketing at Netflix. We are seeking a visionary Manager to spearhead our innovative efforts and drive impactful solutions through strategic leadership and technical expertise.
Responsibilities
Lead the development of cutting-edge tools and processes that utilize LLMs, Diffusion Models, and AI Agents to support efficient, high-quality content creation across teams
Oversee the end-to-end development and deployment of AI-driven models that enhance content creation and promotional strategies.
Evaluate the impact of solutions, ensuring they exemplify engineering and AI excellence, meet rigorous quality standards, and deliver significant business value.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including creative, engineering, and product management, to ensure alignment of technical initiatives with broader business objectives.
Hire, inspire, and cultivate a high-performing team of diverse AI professionals, fostering an environment of innovation and excellence while ensuring the team consistently operates at the highest standards.
Foster a culture of continuous learning and innovation, ensuring the team remains at the forefront of industry advancements.
Provide strategic guidance to the team, facilitating informed decision-making and overcoming complex technical challenges.
Communicate team progress and achievements to senior leadership, offering strategic insights and recommendations for future initiatives.
About you
You possess a strong background in AI technologies, with a proven track record of applying LLMs, Diffusion Models, and AI Agents to
You hold a PhD or Master’s degree in a relevant technical field, with at least 8 years of industry experience in AI and Machine Learning, and at least 2 years of managerial experience demonstrating your expertise and leadership capabilities.
You stay informed about the latest industry trends and advancements, ensuring that both you and your team remain up-to-date and leverage these insights to maximize the team's impact.
You are adept at navigating and resolving complex technical challenges, providing clear direction and support to your team.
You have extensive experience leading diverse teams of machine learning practitioners, inspiring them to achieve excellence and innovation.
You are flexible and able to adapt to a rapidly changing environment, building teams who can do the same. You embrace risk and are willing to make hard calls and pivot as needed.
You are a proactive communicator, capable of articulating technical concepts and team achievements to senior leadership and cross-functional partners.
You enjoy connecting the dots across a variety of groups and problems, fostering collaborative relationships as much as driving deep technical solutions.
You excel in strategic thinking and have the ability to align technical initiatives with broader business goals.
You possess an entrepreneurial mindset, adept at balancing risk and reward, with a strong drive to initiate and execute projects that promise significant impact.
You have a deep passion for technology and its potential to transform media and marketing landscapes.
The Netflix culture resonates with you.
Bonus Points
Publications at peer-reviewed AI conferences (e.g., CVPR, ICCV, ECCV, NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR).
Demonstrated success in fine-tuning LLMs or developing AI-driven content generation solutions.
Expertise in implementing Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) techniques to enhance AI model performance and content accuracy.
Proven experience in designing or deploying AI Agents for automation and content synthesis tasks.
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 $360,000 - $920,000.
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.
