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 platforms, including Max. This role combines technical leadership with hands-on engineering, focusing on building recommendation systems that serve millions of users worldwide.

The position offers an opportunity to work at the intersection of entertainment and cutting-edge technology, where you'll be responsible for architecting and scaling recommendation systems that power search and personalization experiences across WBD's streaming platforms. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams, including data scientists, engineers, and product teams, to drive ML projects from conception to production.

As a technical leader, you'll have the chance to mentor other engineers and shape the direction of machine learning infrastructure at WBD. The role requires expertise in search systems, distributed computing, and machine learning, with a focus on building scalable, production-quality systems.

The compensation package is competitive, ranging from $145,600 to $270,400 annually, plus additional benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, and various incentives. WBD offers a collaborative environment where innovation is encouraged, and you'll be working on products that impact millions of users globally.

This is an ideal role for someone who combines strong technical skills with leadership abilities and wants to work at the forefront of streaming technology in the entertainment industry. The hybrid work arrangement and multiple location options (Seattle, San Francisco, or New York) provide flexibility while maintaining collaborative opportunities.