Model Architectures: Expertise in architecting and implementing deep learning models, with
Define and execute a roadmap for conversion modeling, balancing innovative modeling approaches with business objectives.
Drive Technical Execution: Oversee the model development lifecycle from ideation to deployment, ensuring high standards of ML performance and robustness.
Lead and Mentor a High-Performing Team: Recruit, mentor, and retain top ML talent, fostering a culture of growth, collaboration, and technical excellence.
Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Partner with PMs, data scientists, and other engineering teams to align on engagement strategies, data requirements, and model KPIs.
Requirements
With 100,000+ active communities and approximately 121 million daily active unique visitors, Reddit is one of the internet’s largest sources of information.
Reddit’s lower funnel business is rapidly growing and pushing the heavy ranking web conversion models towards state-of-the-art is critical for continued growth.
The Conversion modeling Team plays a pivotal role in developing and maintaining machine learning models that drive user conversions from Reddit Ads, with a special focus on predictive modeling around interactions like purchase, signup, add to cart, and other lower funnel user actions.
As we expand our machine learning infrastructure and incorporate new engagement signals, we are looking for a skilled Engineering Manager who can lead this critical team.
experience in ranking, recommendation, or conversion modeling.
ML Frameworks: Proficiency with mainstream ML libraries (TensorFlow, PyTorch).
End-to-End ML Lifecycle:
Experience in training, testing, and deploying production-grade machine learning models. Data Pipelines:
Experience in interaction of ranking model with rest of Ads systems like bidding, auction, retrieval etc
Ads Modeling (Preferred): Background in ads modeling or familiarity with engagement prediction models in the ads domain is beneficial.
The EM will lead a diverse, high-impact team and will need to navigate and foster collaboration with various teams such as PM, DS, and engineering functions within Ads. Ideal candidates will have: People Management Experience: Prior
experience managing engineering teams with a strong emphasis on technical mentorship and team growth.
Innovate in ML Architecture: Implement and optimize model architectures tailored to conversion prediction, leveraging deep learning and advanced ML techniques. Required [REQUIREMENTS] qualifications: At least 2+ of
experience building and managing high-performing machine learning teams, ideally in the Ads domain. Will consider tech lead experience as well
Deep ML Expertise: Deep hands-on
experience working with machine learning models and deploying them in large-scale production systems. Proven ability in training, evaluating, and deploying large-scale models.
Experience with Ads conversion modeling, ranking (heavy ranker experience) & recommendations experience is required.
Impact-Driven Mindset: Passion for developing scalable, well-designed, and responsible AI solutions that drive business value.
Exceptional Communication & Collaboration: Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative mindset, with the ability to effectively communicate complex technical topics to diverse audiences and build strong relationships with cross-functional partners
Experience with Ads conversion modeling is a plus Perks and Benefits:
Additionally, Reddit offers a wide range of
In select roles and locations, the interviews will be recorded, transcribed and summarized by artificial intelligence (AI).
Benefits
This role is well-suited for a leader with deep machine learning expertise, strategic vision, and a collaborative mindset to engage with both technical and cross-functional stakeholders.
The Engineering Manager (EM) will be responsible for defining the team’s vision, setting strategic direction, and executing a technical roadmap for conversion modeling at Reddit. This involves:
Set Technical Vision and Strategy: Ability to plan and execute a long-term technical strategy aligned with business objectives.
Competitive salary and equity options
benefits (medical, dental, vision) & workplace perks (home office set up stipend etc)
Generous 401k matching
Flexible vacation policy
Paid parental leave (4+ months)
Paid volunteer time off #LI-AS1 Pay Transparency:
In addition to base salary, this job is eligible to receive equity in the form of restricted stock units, and depending on the position offered, it may also be eligible to receive a commission.
benefits to U.S.-based employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) program with employer match, generous time off for vacation, and parental leave.
To provide greater transparency to candidates, we share base salary ranges for all US-based job postings regardless of state.
We set standard base pay ranges for all roles based on function, level, and country location, benchmarked against similar stage growth companies.
The base salary range for this position is: $230,000 — $322,000 USD
Contact
For more information, visit www.redditinc.com .
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Additional details
It’s built on shared interests, passion, and trust, and is home to the most open and authentic conversations on the internet.
We’re a remote-friendly company, and this position is open to candidates anywhere in the U.S.
Experience orchestrating large-scale data generation and processing pipelines. Ads domain Experience:
100% remote opportunity (we have 4 office locations for hybrid/onsite work preference in NY, SF, LA and Chicago)
This job posting may span more than one career level.
Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors including, skills, depth of work
experience and relevant licenses/credentials, and may vary from the amounts listed below.
You will have the opportunity to opt out of recording, transcription and summarization prior to any scheduled interviews.
Reddit is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and is committed to building a workforce representative of the diverse communities we serve. Reddit is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures.