Netflix ML Software Engineer L4/L5 - Media Algorithms 

United States, California, Los Angeles 

386584516

In this role, you will:

• Design and develop systems and reusable frameworks for the full cycle of ML/AI R&D in the multimedia domain, including data processing, efficient distributed model training with GPUs, and deploying models into creator workflows and production systems.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with research scientists, product managers, and creative and business partners to define and prioritize system requirements.

• Work closely with ML/CV/Graphics researchers and Studio teams to productionize algorithms and models, and efficiently run human-in-the-loop inference tasks.

• Participate in model development and propose scalable designs.

• Champion and facilitate software engineering best practices within the team.

About you:

• Proven experience in software engineering within a production environment, including proficiency in object-oriented programming (Python, Java, or C++), CI/CD, etc.

• Familiarity with ML, CV, GenAI, and/or graphics pipelines, and experience with distributed data processing systems.

• Proficient in cloud infrastructure, including S3, Docker containers.

• Basic understanding of (multi) GPU training and inference for debugging and performance assessment, and CUDA runtime.

• Passionate about transforming ideas into products and enhancing user experience.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a strong ability to navigate ambiguity.

Bonus experience:

• Experience building end-to-end multimedia systems and algorithms.

• Deep experience with AWS and understanding of FSx.

• Proficiency with deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch and TensorFlow.

• Experience in the content creation domain, such as visual effects or animation.

• Familiarity with generative models and tools, such as diffusion-based models and ComfyUI.

• Knowledge of graphics and VFX tools and/or game engines, such as Unreal, Houdini, or Nuke.

$150,000 - $750,000