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Engineering Manager, Ads Machine Learning

Snap Inc
is a technology company. We believe the camera presents the greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate. Snap contributes to human progress by empowering people to express themselves, live in the moment, learn about the world, and have fun together. The Company’s three core products are
Snapchat
, a visual messaging app that enhances your relationships with friends, family, and the world;
Lens Studio
, an augmented reality platform that powers AR across Snapchat and other services; and its AR glasses,
Spectacles
.
Snap Engineering
teams build fun and technically sophisticated products that reach hundreds of millions of Snapchatters around the world, every day. We’re deeply committed to the well-being of everyone in our global community, which is why
our values
are at the root of everything we do. We move fast, with precision, and always execute with privacy at the forefront.
We are looking for a Machine Learning Manager, Ads Ranking to join Snap Inc!
The core machine learning team for Snapchat ads is looking for a hands-on engineering manager to lead and grow a team of exceptional machine learning researchers and engineers. You will be responsible for driving significant impacts for a large business vertical through algorithmic innovation and optimization in our ad ranking stack.

The core modeling team is responsible for machine learning models and algorithms that predict the engagement of Snapchat users with sponsored ads. We directly impact the value advertisers get from the Snapchat ad-auction platform by matching each user with relevant ads. We are one of the primary driving forces behind innovations in machine learning algorithms and software at Snap Inc.

What you’ll do:
  • Develop vision and execution plan for machine learning powering a large portion of Snap ads business vertical.
  • Influence key decisions on product strategy, engineering architecture and scalable, reliable, cost-effective engineering implementation. Work with product and various partner engineering teams to drive end-to-end improvements.
  • Lead and grow a team of exceptional machine learning researchers and engineers while maintaining our commitment to diversity and inclusion.
  • Set examples of well-conceived and well-executed long-term machine learning bets. Drive significant impact through first-of-a-kind ideas.
  • Build machine learning external brand for Snap through periodic technical blogs and publications in top-tier machine learning conferences.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
  • Strong understanding of machine learning algorithms, model training, evaluation, and benchmarking.
  • Hands-on experience with deep learning frameworks such as Tensorflow or PyTorch.
  • Background in solving open ambiguous problems.
  • Ability to collaborate and work well with others.
  • Possesses a desire to learn and help others

Minimum qualifications:
  • BS/BA in a technical field such as Computer Science or equivalent experience
  • 8+ years of experience with applied machine learning engineering
  • 2+ years of experience leading a medium to large-size machine learning team

Preferred qualifications:
  • Ph.D. in Computer Science or equivalent field
  • Direct experience in building and applying large-scale machine learning solutions for online ads recommendation or search ranking or feed ranking
  • Track record of delivery in rapidly changing, highly collaborative, multi-site, multi-stakeholder environments
  • Relevant publications in top tier machine learning conferences.
Compensation
In the United States, work locations are assigned a pay zone which determines the salary range for the position. The successful candidate’s starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. These pay zones may be modified in the future.
  • Zone A (CA, WA)
    : The base salary range for this position is $230,000 - 335,000 annually
  • Zone B
    : The base salary range for this position is $219,000 - 318,000 annually
  • Zone C
    : The base salary range for this position is $196,000 - $28,000 annually
  • This position is eligible for equity in the form of RSUs
Default Together" Policy at Snap: At Snap Inc. we believe that being together in person helps us build our culture faster, reinforce our values, and serve our community, customers and partners better through dynamic collaboration. To reflect this, we practice a “default together” approach and expect our team members to work in an office at least 80% of the time (an average of 4 days per week). Remote team members still are expected to travel for mandatory in-person gatherings and to fulfill business needs, at least 4 to 6 times per year.
If you are not based in the same location(s) listed for this role and are open to relocation, we encourage you to apply to take advantage of our generous relocation policy.
At Snap, we believe that having a team of diverse backgrounds and voices working together will enable us to create innovative products that improve the way people live and communicate. Snap is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. EOE, including disability/vets. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please don’t be shy and contact us at accommodations-ext@snap.com.
Our Benefits
: Snap Inc. is its own community, so we’ve got your back! We do our best to make sure you and your loved ones have everything you need to be happy and healthy, on your own terms. Our benefits are built around your needs and include paid parental leave, comprehensive medical coverage, emotional and mental health support programs, and compensation packages that let you share in Snap’s long-term success!

Snap is a technology company. We believe the camera presents the greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate. Snap contributes to human progress by empowering people to express themselves, live in the moment, learn about th...

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