Technical Lead for Machine Learning Engineering at Snap Inc.

4 weeks ago


Los Angeles, California, United States Snap Inc. Full time
Job Title: Technical Lead for Machine Learning Engineering at Snap Inc.

At Snap Inc., we are seeking an experienced Technical Lead to join our Embedding Platform team. This role will be responsible for leading a team of machine learning engineers and software engineers in developing signals, models, embedding evaluation, and monitoring for user understanding and content understanding to improve downstream ranking models for ads, content, and user growth teams.

The successful candidate will define the overall architecture of the embedding platform, ensuring dev velocity, scalability, quality, and reliability. They will drive rapid iteration without compromising quality, working closely with infrastructure engineers to build robust machine learning infrastructure to support user understanding and content understanding.

The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of machine learning approaches, algorithms, and their application to recommender systems. They will have experience setting the direction for teams focused on improving user understanding, content understanding, or ranking models. Strong management and mentorship skills, fostering a collaborative and innovative team culture, are also essential.

We offer a competitive salary range of $222,000-$333,000 annually (Zone A), $211,000-$316,000 annually (Zone B), and $189,000-$283,000 annually (Zone C), depending on location. This position is eligible for equity in the form of RSUs.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead a team of machine learning engineers and software engineers in developing signals, models, embedding evaluation, and monitoring
  • Define the overall architecture of the embedding platform
  • Drive rapid iteration without compromising quality
  • Work closely with infrastructure engineers to build robust machine learning infrastructure

Requirements:

  • 8+ years of ML industry experience
  • 2+ years of experience leading machine learning teams that focus on ranking and/or recommendations
  • Bachelor's in a related technical field such as computer science or equivalent years of experience

About Us:

Snap Inc. is a technology company that believes the camera presents the greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate. We contribute to human progress by empowering people to express themselves, live in the moment, learn about the world, and have fun together. Our core products include Snapchat, Lens Studio, and AR glasses, Spectacles.

We're deeply committed to the well-being of everyone in our global community, which is why our values are at the root of everything we do. We move fast, with precision, and always execute with privacy at the forefront.

Our Benefits:

Snap Inc. offers comprehensive medical coverage, emotional and mental health support programs, and compensation packages that let you share in Snap's long-term success. In the United States, work locations are assigned a pay zone which determines the salary range for the position. The successful candidate's starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions.



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