ViacomCBS

Principal Machine Learning Engineer, Ads Personalization

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

Sponsorship not specified$234k-$260kDetected 50 days ago

PythonAlgorithmsBigQueryMachine LearningTensorFlowPyTorchSignal ProcessingLeadership

About the role

This is a high-stakes technical leadership role.
You will solve the unique task of balancing the "lean-back" linear experience of PlutoTV with the high-intent VOD environment of Paramount+, ensuring that every ad served adds value to the viewer while maximizing return for the business.
These models will balance long-term watch time and short-term ad revenue.

Lead the Ad Pod: Drive the technical roadmap for all Pluto-specific ML use cases, acting as the bridge between AMLG's core infrastructure and Pluto's product goals.
Dynamic Scheduling & Creation: Develop models that optimize channel scheduling and inform the creation of "Pop-up" or algorithmic channels based on viewer trends.
Cross-Functional Leadership: Partner with RevOps and Product to translate business constraints (e.g., ad delivery guarantees) into technical ML requirements.
You will lead a group of engineers and scientists to advance our platforms beyond standard ad insertion into a world of dynamic, revenue-aware personalization.
You will build optimization models with multiple goals.
This helps create a sustainable and enjoyable experience for millions of viewers.
Building a cross-platform system that understands viewer behavior on both FAST (PlutoTV) and Premium VOD (Paramount+) to deliver the most relevant ad experience in the industry.
Drive the technical roadmap for all Pluto-specific ML use cases, acting as the bridge between AMLG's core infrastructure and Pluto's product goals.
Develop models that optimize channel scheduling and inform the creation of "Pop-up" or algorithmic channels based on viewer trends.
Partner with RevOps and Product to translate business constraints (e.g., ad delivery guarantees) into technical ML requirements.

Optimization Expertise: Deep mastery of Multi-Objective Optimization and constrained optimization (balancing competing KPIs like revenue vs.
experience with high-scale serving layers.

Knowledge of Causal Inference to measure the incremental boost ad-personalization on long-term subscriber churn.
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.

$234,000.00 - 260,000.00.
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.

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.
Your mission is to reinvent how monetization works in the streaming era by building the algorithms that power ad selection, podding, and result optimization across PlutoTV and Paramount+.
A critical part of this role is working with Signal Intelligence (SigInt).
An exciting and fulfilling opportunity to be part of one of Paramount's most dynamic teams.

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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