Sr Machine Learning Engineer, Ads Personalization

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We’ve got the brands, we’ve got the stars, we’ve got the power to achieve our mission to entertain the planet – now all we’re missing is… YOU! Becoming a part of Paramount means joining a team of passionate people who not only recognize the power of content but also enjoy a touch of fun and uniqueness. Together, we co-create moments that matter – both for our audiences and our employees – and aim to leave a positive mark on culture.

 

 

Overview

 

We are seeking a Senior Machine Learning Engineer to join the PlutoTV pod. Your "North Star" 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 assignment 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.

 

 

Key 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.

 

 

Basic Qualifications

 

• 5+ years of experience in MLE; knowledge with GCP; proficiency in TensorFlow and PyTorch.

 

Additional Qualifications

 

 

• Direct experience with FAST apps or linear TV scheduling; experience with "Always-on" streaming data

 

 

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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+, 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®.

 

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

 

Hiring Salary Range: $139,000.00 - 219,000.00. 

 

The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.  The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable,  as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement. This position is bonus eligible.  

 

• Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages. Check out our full list of benefits here: https://www.paramount.com/careers/benefits
• Generous paid time off.
• An exciting and fulfilling opportunity to be part of one of Paramount’s most dynamic teams.
• Opportunities for both on-site and virtual engagement events.
• Unique opportunities to make meaningful connections and build a vibrant community, both inside and outside the workplace.
• Explore life at Paramount: https://www.paramount.com/careers/life-at-paramount

 

Skydance is an equal opportunity employer (EOE)

 

We embrace the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit. In line with the laws of the country or region in which the role is based, this includes consideration without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, religion or belief, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military or protected veteran status, union status or any other category protected by applicable law.

 

If you are a qualified individual with a disability, you may request a reasonable accommodation during the job application and/or recruitment process. You can request reasonable accommodations by calling 212.846.5500 or by sending an email to paramountaccommodations@paramount.com. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned.