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Ads Conversion Modeling, Machine Learning Engineering Manager

230k – 322kUnited StatesRemote
Summary

Leads machine learning team developing conversion models for Reddit Ads, focusing on predictive modeling for user actions like purchases and signups. Requires deep ML expertise, ads domain knowledge, and 2+ years managing high-performing ML teams.

About the role

Responsibilities

  • Define the team's vision, set strategic direction, and execute a technical roadmap for conversion modeling.
  • Lead and mentor a high-performing team: recruit, mentor, and retain top ML talent.
  • Oversee model development lifecycle from ideation to deployment, ensuring high standards of ML performance.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with PMs, data scientists, and engineering teams.
  • Innovate in ML architecture for conversion prediction using deep learning and advanced techniques.

Requirements

  • 2+ years building and managing high-performing machine learning teams (tech lead experience considered).
  • Deep hands-on experience with ML models in large-scale production systems.
  • Experience with ads conversion modeling, ranking (heavy ranker), and recommendations.
  • Expertise in model architectures (deep learning, ranking, recommendation, conversion modeling).
  • Proficiency with ML frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch).
  • End-to-end ML lifecycle: training, testing, deploying production models.
  • Data pipelines for large-scale data generation and processing.
  • Ads domain: interaction with ranking, bidding, auction, retrieval systems.
  • Strategic thinking, impact-driven mindset, exceptional communication.

Preferred

  • Ads modeling or engagement prediction models experience.

Compensation and Benefits

  • Base salary: $230,000—$322,000 USD.
  • Equity (restricted stock units).
  • Comprehensive health benefits, 401k matching, flexible vacation, paid parental leave, etc.
  • 100% remote opportunity.
Skills
TensorFlowPyTorchDeep LearningMachine LearningRanking ModelsRecommendation SystemsConversion ModelingData PipelinesML DeploymentAds Systems
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