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Staff Machine Learning Engineer, SDE focused

A premier global media and entertainment company offering content, brands and franchises across television, film, streaming and gaming.
$145,600 - $270,400
Machine Learning
Staff Software Engineer
Hybrid
5,000+ Employees
8+ years of experience
Entertainment · AI

Description For Staff Machine Learning Engineer, SDE focused

Warner Bros. Discovery is seeking a Staff Machine Learning Engineer to lead the development of personalization systems for their streaming platform Max. This role combines technical leadership with hands-on engineering, focusing on building recommendation systems that will serve millions of users worldwide. The position offers an opportunity to work at the intersection of entertainment and cutting-edge ML technology, with responsibilities spanning architecture design, team leadership, and technical mentorship. The role requires expertise in search systems, distributed computing, and machine learning, offering a competitive salary range of $145,600 - $270,400 plus comprehensive benefits. As part of WBD's technology team, you'll be contributing to the future of streaming content delivery while working with a diverse portfolio of iconic brands and content. The position offers hybrid work arrangements across multiple major tech hubs and provides opportunities for both technical growth and leadership development.

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Responsibilities For Staff Machine Learning Engineer, SDE focused

  • Architect, build and scale a recommendation system for search & personalization across Max, HBO, Discovery+ and other WBD offerings
  • Collaborate with ML engineers to develop and improve core components, infrastructure and architecture
  • Drive ML projects from conception to completion
  • Build upon open-source cloud computing technologies
  • Participate in strategic planning and deliver against strategic goals
  • Mentor and influence engineers across organizations
  • Create a culture of experimentation and data-driven innovation

Requirements For Staff Machine Learning Engineer, SDE focused

Python
Java
  • 8+ years of industry experience, with 4+ years as tech lead experience (preferred)
  • Deep practical knowledge of Search systems and information retrieval
  • Knowledge of large-scale distributed application architecture
  • Good practical knowledge in modern machine learning lifecycle
  • 5+ years of programming experience using Python/Java
  • Advanced degree (M.S., or Ph.D.) or equivalent industry experience
  • Experience with cloud platforms AWS/GCP/Azure
  • Experience with CI/CD tools like GitHub Actions, Jenkins
  • Excellent written and verbal communications skills

Benefits For Staff Machine Learning Engineer, SDE focused

Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
401k
  • Health insurance coverage
  • Employee wellness program
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Retirement savings plan
  • Paid holidays
  • Sick time and vacation
  • Annual bonuses
  • Short and long-term incentives

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