Engineering Manager - Ads Engagement Modeling

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The Engagement Modeling Team at Reddit focuses on building machine learning models to drive user engagement with diverse media and content. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape and scale Reddit’s Ads prediction models in alignment with our core values and product goals. We’re a remote-friendly company and this position is open to candidates anywhere in the U.S.

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.

Candidate Profile:

• 2+ years of management experience leading ML-focused teams.

• 6+ years of experience working with machine learning models at scale.

• 4+ years of hands-on experience with TensorFlow or PyTorch.

• End-to-End ML Lifecycle Experience: Proven ability in training evaluating and deploying large-scale models.

• Experience with Ads or Engagement Modeling is a plus with a focus on media interactions.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits

• 401k Matching

• Workspace benefits for your home office

• Personal & Professional development funds

• Family Planning Support

• Flexible Vacation (please use them!) & Reddit Global Wellness Days

• 4+ months paid Parental Leave

• Paid Volunteer time off

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