Staff Machine Learning Engineer, Ads Ranking

Back to jobs New Staff Machine Learning Engineer, Ads Ranking Remote - United States Apply Reddit is a community of communities. It’s built on shared interests, passion, and trust and is home to the most open and authentic conversations on the internet. Every day, Reddit users submit, vote, and comment on the topics they care most about. With 100,000+ active communities and approximately 101M+ daily active unique visitors, Reddit is one of the internet’s largest sources of information. For more information, visit redditinc.com . We’re looking for a Staff Machine Learning Engineer to join Reddit’s Ads Ranking Org! This role is part of a broader effort to enhance Reddit’s ML-powered ad ranking systems through improved model architectures, contextual embeddings, and conversion-optimized modeling. This position allows the opportunity to contribute across key modeling focus areas such as conversion, app ads, shopping, brand ads, or core ranking. What you bring: 7+ years of industry experience, including several years in applied ML roles Deep experience with DNN architectures and ML frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch) Strong background in recommendation systems, ads ranking, or similar domains Experience working with large-scale datasets and complex feature pipelines Strong problem-solving and experimentation skills Day-to-Day Responsibilities: Design and train advanced ML models (e.g., DNNs, transformers) to power Reddit Ads Ranking Develop and optimize features including embeddings, contextual signals, and cross-session behavior Work closely with product, infra, and data teams to drive end-to-end model deployment and performance analysis Mentor other MLEs and contribute to modeling best practices across the org Shape the long-term modeling vision across one or more domains (conversion, app ads, shopping, brand, etc.) Most Challenging Aspects: Balancing generalization and specificity in modeling across different ad formats Managing trade-offs between model complexity, latency, and prediction quality Navigating cross-functional alignment to scale high-impact ML initiatives What Differentiates This Role: Direct path to measurable product and revenue impact Opportunity to shape foundational ML modeling across Reddit Ads Flexible scope based on modeling strengths (conversion, app ads, core ranking, etc.) Exposure to diverse ad surfaces (feed, video, shopping, brand) and cutting-edge ML techniques What We Offer: A dynamic, supportive work environment with a diverse team of engineers and cross-functional partners Opportunities for professional growth and development, with a focus on continuous learning and skill-building A competitive salary and benefits package, with a focus on work-life balance and employee well-being Flexible work arrangements, including remote work options, to support your individual needs and preferences The chance to work on high-impact projects that drive real results for our users and advertisers Benefits: Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits and Income Replacement Programs 401k Match Family Planning Support Gender-Affirming Care Mental Health & Coaching Benefits Flexible Vacation & Reddit Global Days Off Generous paid Parental Leave  Paid Volunteer time off   #LI-Remote     Pay Transparency: This job posting may span more than one career level. 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