Senior Machine Learning Manager

Who you are

• Experience Leading ML Teams: 5+ years of experience building and managing high-performing ML teams
• Deep ML Expertise: Hands-on experience with large-scale production ML systems, including transformer-based architectures, sequence models, or Large Language Models (LLMs)
• Technical Domain Knowledge: Strong understanding of recommender systems, including candidate retrieval, ranking, value modeling, ecosystem dynamics, and measurement strategies
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to develop and communicate a clear, compelling technical strategy that supports broader company objectives and addresses the needs of internal customers
• Impact-Driven Mindset: Passion for developing scalable, well-designed, and responsible AI solutions that drive business value
• Exceptional Communication & Collaboration: Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative mindset, with the ability to effectively communicate complex technical topics to diverse audiences and build strong relationships with cross-functional partners

What the job involves

• We're looking for an experienced Senior Engineering Manager to lead our Media Ranking teams
• In this role, you’ll lead a high-impact team of Machine Learning Engineers dedicated to improving relevance, personalization, and discovery of the core product
• Reddit is investing big on making media (video and audio) as the core components of our experience around which conversations happen and users connect with the community
• Your work will directly shape the personalized experiences of over 120M+ daily users
• Define Technical Vision & Strategy: Define the technical vision and long-term roadmap for Feed Relevance, aligning cutting-edge ML solutions with Reddit’s product and business objectives
• Team Leadership & Development: Coach and support the development of your team, constantly seeking opportunities to grow their skills and impact
• Cross-Functional Partnership: Work with cross-functional partners from across the company to identify key areas of opportunity, set expectations, and communicate your team’s work
• Technical Execution & Delivery: Oversee the design, development, and optimization of sophisticated relevance, discovery, and content distribution systems
• Platform & Infrastructure Collaboration: Collaborate with platform and infrastructure teams to chart a path to the next generation of AI-powered solutions for Reddit
• Operational Excellence: Maintain high standards for system performance, reliability, and efficiency in alignment with customer needs and responsible AI principles
• Recruiting & Growth: Partner with our incredible recruiting team to attract, interview, and hire diverse and talented machine learning engineers, growing a world-class team

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits
• Flexible vacation & Reddit global days off
• Family planning funds & 4+ months paid parental leave
• Personal & professional development funds
• Paid volunteer time off
• Workspace & home office benefits