Machine Learning Engineering Manager - Ads Engagement Modeling

Reddit, Inc. is a community-driven platform known for its open conversations and diverse interests. They are seeking a Machine Learning Engineering Manager to lead the Engagement Modeling Team, focusing on building machine learning models to enhance user engagement with ads and media. The role involves defining technical strategies, overseeing model development, and mentoring a high-performing team.

Responsibilities:

• Set Technical Vision and Strategy: Define and execute a roadmap for engagement modeling, balancing innovative modeling approaches with business objectives
• Drive Technical Execution: Oversee the model development lifecycle from ideation to deployment, ensuring high standards of ML performance and robustness
• Lead and Mentor a High-Performing Team: Recruit, mentor, and retain top ML talent, fostering a culture of growth, collaboration, and technical excellence
• Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Partner with PMs, data scientists, and other engineering teams to align on engagement strategies, data requirements, and model KPIs
• Innovate in ML Architecture: Implement and optimize model architectures tailored to engagement prediction, leveraging deep learning and advanced ML techniques

Requirements:

• At least 2+ of experience building and managing high-performing machine learning teams, ideally in the Ads domain. Will consider tech lead experience as well
• Deep ML Expertise: Deep hands-on experience working with machine learning models and deploying them in large-scale production systems. Proven ability in training, evaluating, and deploying large-scale models
• End-to-End ML Lifecycle Experience: Proven ability in training, evaluating, and deploying large-scale models
• 4+ years of hands-on experience with TensorFlow or PyTorch
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to develop and communicate a clear, compelling technical strategy that supports broader company objectives and addresses the needs of internal customers
• Impact-Driven Mindset: Passion for developing scalable, well-designed, and responsible AI solutions that drive business value
• Exceptional Communication & Collaboration: Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative mindset, with the ability to effectively communicate complex technical topics to diverse audiences and build strong relationships with cross-functional partners
• Experience with Ads or Engagement Modeling is a plus