[Remote] Research Scientist 5 - Content Promotion and Distribution

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Netflix is a company dedicated to entertaining the world by connecting global stories with audiences. They are seeking a seasoned applied Research Scientist to design and develop innovative AI/ML solutions that enhance the content discovery experience for their members.ResponsibilitiesLead the end-to-end process of AI/ML development and deployment spanning research, model training, offline and online evaluation, and large-scale productizationPartner closely with other research scientists and engineers to effectively integrate models into business applications and platformsServe as a cross-functional subject matter expert to surface high-impact opportunities, define roadmaps, and prioritize research investments; drive execution with engineering, product, and creative teamsCommunicate complex concepts with both technical and non-technical stakeholders to influence strategic decisionsAdvance the state of the art and deliver innovations that enhance content discovery experience of our membersEngage with the ML community, internal and external, to learn, to teach, and to contribute to building a great Netflix brandSkillsStrong AI/ML foundations with hands-on experience training, evaluating, and deploying vision-language models and multimodal LLM systemsDemonstrated research impact in computer vision and multimodal learning, evidenced by publications at top-tier conferences and journalsStrong programming skills in Python and experience with common ML frameworks such as PyTorch or TensorflowMS or PhD in ML, Computer Science or related fieldsProven track record of bringing clarity and leading ambitious roadmaps to solve complex problemsExceptional communication and collaboration skills, and passionate about positively contributing to the team and company cultureComfortable with ambiguity, able to take ownership, and thrive with minimal oversight and processExperience in building agentic workflows and systems for multimodal search and understanding is a big plusBenefitsHealth PlansMental Health supportA 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matchStock Option ProgramDisability ProgramsHealth Savings and Flexible Spending AccountsFamily-forming benefitsLife and Serious Injury BenefitsPaid leave of absence programsFull-time hourly employees accrue 35 days annually for paid time off to be used for vacation, holidays, and sick paid time offFull-time salaried employees are immediately entitled to flexible time offCompany OverviewNetflix is an online streaming platform that enables users to watch TV shows and movies. It was founded in 1997, and is headquartered in Los Gatos, California, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://www.netflix.com.Company H1B SponsorshipNetflix has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 65 in 2026, 310 in 2025, 309 in 2024, 191 in 2023, 261 in 2022, 268 in 2021, 225 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.