Principal Machine Learning Engineer, Pluto TV Personalization Job at Paramount P

Principal Machine Learning Engineer, Pluto TV Personalization

45447

New York, NY, US, 10036

Technology

New York

Full-Time

Fully Remote

Role Overview
We are seeking a Senior Lead/Principal Machine Learning Engineer to lead the Ads Pod, the team in charge of architecting the expanded intelligent core of Precision, our proprietary in‑house ad system. 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+.

This is a high‑stakes technical leadership role. 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 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.

A critical part of this role is working with Signal Intelligence (SigInt). You will build optimization models with multiple goals that balance long‑term watch time and short‑term ad revenue, creating a sustainable and enjoyable experience for millions of viewers.

The Ads Pod sits at the intersection of user experience and business sustainability. In this role, you will directly shape:

The Precision+ Engine : Owning the ML strategy for our in‑house ad‑tech stack, shifting from third‑party dependencies to a bespoke, high‑performance internal system.

Revenue‑Aware Personalization : Solving the ultimate trade‑off in streaming: maximizing long‑term user commitment (watch time) while optimizing short‑term ad‑fill and output.

Unified Ad Intelligence : 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.

Key Responsibilities

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.

Personalized Channel Discovery : Architect retrieval and ranking systems to recommend the right linear channels to users in real‑time.

Dynamic Scheduling & Creation : Develop models that optimize channel scheduling and inform the creation of "Pop‑up" or algorithmic channels based on viewer trends.

Multi‑Objective Optimization : Design loss functions and reward systems that weigh user commitment (watch time) against business health (ad impressions and revenue).

EPG Personalization : Lead the vision for personalizing the Electronic Programming Guide, ensuring the most relevant content is surfaced immediately upon app launch.

Cross‑Functional Leadership : Partner with RevOps and Product to translate business constraints (e.g., ad delivery guarantees) into technical ML requirements.

Basic Qualifications

6‑8+ years of experience in machine learning engineering, with a significant focus on Ad‑Tech, Auction Dynamics, or Recommender Systems.

Optimization Expertise: Deep mastery of Multi‑Objective Optimization and constrained optimization (balancing competing KPIs like revenue vs. UX).

Real‑Time Systems: Proven experience building and deploying ML models in high‑throughput, ultra‑low latency environments (under 50 ms).

Technical Stack: Skilled in Python, PyTorch/TensorFlow, and BigQuery; experience with high‑scale serving layers.

Leadership (IC5/IC6): Demonstrated ability to own a major technical domain and drive strategy across multiple organizations.

Additional Qualifications

Experience building or scaling in‑house ad systems or DSP/SSP components.

Knowledge of Reinforcement Learning (RL) for sequential ad‑podding and frequency capping.

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

Experience in both FAST (Linear) and VOD advertising ecosystems.

Salary and Benefits
Hiring Salary Range: $234,000.00 – $260,000.00.

The benefits for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program, and PTO. This position is bonus eligible.

Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages.

Generous paid time off.

Exciting and fulfilling opportunity to be part of one of Paramount’s most dynamic teams.

Opportunities for both on‑site and virtual engagement events.

Unique opportunities to make meaningful connections and build a vibrant community.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.

At Paramount, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status.

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 https://www.paramount.com/careers as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by calling 212.846.5500 or by sending an email to paramountaccommodations@paramount.com.

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In Summary: Senior Lead/Principal Machine Learning Engineer will lead Ads Pod, the team in charge of architecting the expanded intelligent core of Precision, our proprietary in‑house ad system . 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+.

En Español: Principal Machine Learning Engineer, Pluto TV Personalization 45447 Nueva York, NY, EE.UU., 10036 Technology New York Full-Time Fully Remote Role Overview Buscamos a un Ingeniero Senior Lead/Principal de aprendizaje automático para liderar el Ads Pod, el equipo encargado de la arquitectura del núcleo inteligente expandido de Precision, nuestro sistema de publicidad interno patentado. Su misión es reinventar cómo funciona la monetización en la era de transmisión mediante la construcción de los algoritmos que impulsan la selección de anuncios, podding y optimización de resultados a través de PlutoTV y Paramount+. Este es un rol de liderazgo técnico de alto riesgo. Dirigirá a un grupo de ingenieros y científicos para avanzar nuestras plataformas más allá de la inserción estándar de anuncias en un mundo de personalización dinámica y consciente de ingresos. Resolverá la tarea única de equilibrar la "línea" de retorno al usuario con el entorno de audiencia de VOD por medio de crear una experiencia sostenible e incrementando las ganancias (signal +). En este papel, usted formará directamente: El motor de precisión + Basic KPI: Construir un sistema multiplataforma que comprenda el comportamiento del espectador en nuestra pila ad-tech interna (PlutoTV) y Premium VOD (Paramount+) para ofrecer la experiencia publicitaria más relevante en la industria. Personalización con conocimiento de ingresos.: Resolver el trade-off final en streaming: maximizar el compromiso a largo plazo de los usuarios (tiempo de vigilancia) al tiempo que se optimiza el cumplimiento y producción de anuncios a corto plazo. UX). Sistemas en tiempo real: experiencia comprobada con la construcción y implementación de modelos ML en entornos de alto rendimiento, latencia ultra baja (menos de 50 ms). Technical Stack: Calificado en Python, PyTorch/TensorFlow y BigQuery; experiencia con capas de servicio a gran escala. Liderazgo (IC5/IC6): Capacidad demostrada para poseer un dominio técnico importante y manejar una estrategia entre varias organizaciones. Este puesto es un bono elegible. Compensas atractivas y paquetes de beneficios integrales. Tiempo libre remunerado generoso. Oportunidad emocionante y satisfactoria para formar parte de uno de los equipos más dinámicos de Paramount. Opportunidades tanto para eventos de compromiso en el sitio como virtuales. oportunidades únicas para establecer conexiones significativas y construir una comunidad vibrante. Equal Opportunity Employer Paramound es un empleador de igualdad de oportunidades (EOE) incluyendo discapacidad/veteranía. En Paramoult, el espíritu de inclusión se alimenta en todo lo que hacemos. Estamos comprometidos con el empleo igual sin importar la raza, color, etnia, ascendencia, religión, credo, origen nacional, acceso sexual, edad, estatus de ciudadanía, estado matrimonial, incapacidad, identidad, expresión de género, etc. Si eres un individuo con una discapacidad o un veterano, puedes solicitarlo por correo electrónico a través del paramount si tienes una capacidad razonable.