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Staff Machine Learning Engineer- Video AI

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
7+ years of experience
AI · Entertainment

Description For Staff Machine Learning Engineer- Video AI

Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) is seeking a Staff Machine Learning Engineer to lead their video intelligence initiatives. This role sits at the intersection of cutting-edge AI technology and entertainment, focusing on developing advanced video understanding capabilities that will transform how WBD's vast content library is processed and delivered.

The position offers an opportunity to work with state-of-the-art machine learning models, particularly in computer vision and multimodal learning. You'll be responsible for architecting and implementing solutions for video analysis, including scene segmentation, annotation, summarization, and metadata generation. The role requires both technical expertise and leadership skills, as you'll be guiding a team of ML engineers while collaborating with Principal Engineers on technical strategy.

WBD offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and various incentives. The company's culture emphasizes innovation, engineering excellence, and a growth mindset. As a leader in media and entertainment, WBD provides access to an unprecedented content library for developing and testing AI solutions.

The ideal candidate brings 7+ years of coding experience, 5+ years of applied ML experience, and an advanced degree. You should be well-versed in modern ML frameworks, computer vision techniques, and have a track record of delivering production-ready AI solutions. The role offers competitive compensation ranging from $145,600 to $270,400 annually, plus additional benefits and bonuses.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced ML engineer looking to make a significant impact in the media and entertainment industry, working on challenging problems at scale while leading and mentoring others. The hybrid work environment across multiple locations (NY, SF, Atlanta, Bellevue) offers flexibility while maintaining collaborative opportunities with talented teams across the organization.

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Responsibilities For Staff Machine Learning Engineer- Video AI

  • Architect, build and scale computer vision and multimodal capabilities for video understanding
  • Work with Principal Engineers on technical vision and strategy
  • Develop models for scene segmentation, annotation, summarization, and metadata generation
  • Fine-tune gen AI models for WBD content
  • Provide guidance to machine learning engineers team
  • Collaborate with engineering teams on production pipelines
  • Evaluate and work with vendors
  • Mentor and influence engineers across organizations

Requirements For Staff Machine Learning Engineer- Video AI

Python
  • 7+ years of coding experience (C/C++, Java, Go, Python)
  • 5+ years of applied machine learning experience in CV tasks
  • Masters/PhD degree required
  • Expertise in state-of-the-art LLMs, image and video models
  • Experience with PyTorch and/or TensorFlow
  • Strong foundations in Computer Science, Data Structures and Algorithms
  • Ability to implement algorithms from research papers
  • Excellent architecture and design skills
  • Strong communication skills with stakeholders

Benefits For Staff Machine Learning Engineer- Video AI

Medical Insurance
  • Health Insurance
  • Employee Wellness Program
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Retirement Savings Plan
  • Paid Holidays
  • Sick Time
  • Vacation
  • Annual Bonuses

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