Machine Learning Scientist 5 - Ads Identity

Netflix
USA - Remote2026-01-29onsite

About the job

This role is for a Machine Learning Scientist (L5) to focus identity modeling for our ads member base, including identity modeling, probabilistic matching, graph analytics, differential privacy, anonymization, and identity metrics.

Responsibilities

Apply modeling and machine learning techniques to business problems at the intersection of product and data science

Autonomously identify and pursue research with significant business impact, and make compelling cases for prioritization and resource allocation

Diagnose data and model assumptions, curating and testing appropriate models for each dataset and business objective

Identify, compute and validate the appropriate metrics to measure success

Deliver well-documented datasets, tools, and reports to key technical and business partners

Serve as a strategic thought partner to product managers and business stakeholders, directly influencing product direction and improving user experience.

Cultivate strong partnerships with cross-functional stakeholders from product, engineering, operations, design, consumer research, etc.

Effectively communicate findings and insights to both technical and non-technical audiences, driving adoption and understanding of ML-driven solutions.

Qualifications

Minimum

Advanced degree (PhD or Master’s) in Computer Science, Statistics, Economics, Applied Mathematics, or related quantitative field

5+ years of experience and high proficiency in SQL, Python; 5+ years of experience with large scale data

Deep knowledge of machine learning, statistics, optimization, and data analysis techniques

Experience in identity graphs, privacy, differential privacy, anonymization and identity-related concepts

Strong business acumen and ability to translate technical results into business impact

Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Comfortable with ambiguity; able to thrive with minimal oversight and process

Preferred

Prior experience in ad tech, streaming, technology, or consumer-facing products is a plus.