Machine Learning Manager, Reddit

• Minimum of 2 years of management experience leading ML-focused teams
• At least 6 years of experience working with machine learning models at scale
• A minimum of 4 years of hands-on experience with TensorFlow or PyTorch
• Proven expertise in the end-to-end machine learning lifecycle, including training, evaluation, and deployment of large-scale models
• Experience with ads or engagement modeling is a plus, particularly with a focus on media interactions
• This role is well-suited for a leader with deep machine learning expertise, strategic vision, and a collaborative mindset to engage with both technical and cross-functional stakeholders

• The Ads Engagement Modeling Team plays a pivotal role in developing and maintaining machine learning models that drive user engagement on Reddit, with a special focus on predictive modeling around interactions like click through prediction, video views, content engagement metrics, and other media-based interactions
• As we expand our machine learning infrastructure and incorporate new engagement signals, we are looking for a skilled engineering manager who can lead this critical team
• Set Technical Vision and Strategy: Define and execute a comprehensive roadmap for engagement modeling, balancing innovative approaches with business objectives
• Drive Technical Execution: Oversee the entire model development lifecycle—from ideation through deployment—ensuring exceptional performance and robustness of our machine learning models
• Lead and Mentor a High-Performing Team: Recruit, mentor, and retain top ML talent while fostering a culture of growth, collaboration, and technical excellence
• Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Partner with Product Managers, Data Scientists, and other engineering teams to align on engagement strategies, data requirements, and key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Innovate in ML Architecture: Implement and optimize model architectures tailored for engagement prediction, leveraging deep learning and advanced machine learning techniques

• Paid volunteer time off
• 4+ months paid parental leave
• Personal and professional development stipend
• Work from home opportunities
• Health insurance

Total funding: $1.2bn

Reddit is a website that facilitates thousands of message board communities, known as subreddits, with an aim to promote authentic human connection. There are more than 100,000 communities on Reddit, covering everything, from food, entertainment, sports, and books, to more niche topics that cater for very specific audiences.