ViacomCBS

ViacomCBS

Principal Machine Learning Engineer, Presentation and Visual Optimization

New York, New York, USA · Principal · full-time

Sponsorship not specified$234k-$250kDetected 50 days ago
PythonDatabricksMachine LearningTensorFlowPyTorchSparkNLPComputer VisionLLMsA/B TestingLeadership

About the role

  • The Presentation pod has one of the highest "surface-to-impact" ratios in the company.
  • In this role, you will directly shape: The First Impression: Owning the "Artwork Personalization" engine that determines the visual identity of our catalog for every user.
  • Attention Optimization: Transitioning beyond standard recommendation to solve for "visual fatigue" and "discovery friction" through dynamic layout and title changes.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the Presentation Pod: Define the technical roadmap for visual personalization, bridging the gap between ML science and UI/UX design.
  • Layout & Style Optimization: Develop models to personalize carousel design types (e.g., square vs. poster), presentation styles, and even the ordering of attributes shown to the user.
  • Title & Copy Optimization: Utilize NLP and LLMs to experiment with and optimize carousel titles and content descriptions based on user preferences and trending topics.
  • Fast Experimentation Frameworks: Design "always-on" experimentation pipelines that can shift traffic based on model confidence and reward signals (CTR, Playback Start).
  • Define the technical roadmap for visual personalization, bridging the gap between ML science and UI/UX design.
  • Develop models to personalize carousel design types (e.g., square vs. poster), presentation styles, and even the ordering of attributes shown to the user.
  • Experience leading a technical pod or team, with a focus on translating product/design needs into engineering requirements.
  • This is not about recommending a movie; it is about ensuring that once a movie is recommended, it is presented in the most compelling way possible to drive a click.
  • Unique opportunities to make meaningful connections and build a vibrant community, both inside and outside the workplace.

Requirements

  • Bandit Expertise: Deep hands-on experience with Multi-Armed Bandits, Contextual Bandits, Thompson Sampling, or Upper Confidence Bound (UCB) algorithms.
  • Technical Stack: Proficiency in Python, PyTorch/TensorFlow, and big-data processing (Spark/Databricks).
  • Deep hands-on experience with Multi-Armed Bandits, Contextual Bandits, Thompson Sampling, or Upper Confidence Bound (UCB) algorithms.
  • Proficiency in Python, PyTorch/TensorFlow, and big-data processing (Spark/Databricks).

Nice to have

  • Experience in Visual Personalization (artwork, thumbnails, or creative optimization).
  • Pluto TV is the global leader in free ad-supported TV, delivering more than 1,400 global channels and an extensive library of streaming content, including live and original channels.
  • Paramount+, digital subscription video-on-demand and live streaming service, combines live sports, breaking news, and A Mountain of Entertainment.
  • Paramount+ features an expansive library of original series, hit shows and popular movies across every genre from world-renowned brands and production studios, including SHOWTIME.

Compensation

  • $234,000.00 - 250,000.00.
  • The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies.
  • Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.
  • What We Offer: Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages.

Benefits

  • Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages.
  • Check out our full list of benefits here:;/li> Generous paid time off.

Company info

  • #WeAreParamount on a mission to unleash the power of content... you in?
  • We've got the brands, we've got the stars, we've got thepowerto achieve our mission to entertain the planet - now all we're missing is...
  • Becoming a part of Paramount means joining a team of passionate people who not only recognize the power of content but also enjoy a touch of fun and uniqueness.
  • Together, we co-create moments that matter - both for our audiences and our employees - and aim to leave a positive mark on culture.
  • We are seeking a Principal Machine Learning Engineer to lead our Presentation pod.
  • An exciting and fulfilling opportunity to be part of one of Paramount's most dynamic teams.

Equal opportunity

  • Paramount is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
  • equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.
  • equal opportunity workplace.
  • If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access as a result of your disability.

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