Ads Conversion Modeling, Machine Learning Engineering Manager

About the Position

We are seeking a Machine Learning Engineering Manager for Ads Conversion Modeling to lead a team in developing state-of-the-art predictive models for user conversions. 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.

Responsibilities

• Define the Team’s Vision and Strategy: Set strategic direction and execute a technical roadmap for conversion modeling at Reddit.
• Lead a High-Impact Team: Recruit, mentor, and retain top ML talent, fostering a culture of growth, collaboration, and technical excellence.
• Drive Technical Execution: Oversee the model development lifecycle from ideation to deployment, ensuring high standards of ML performance and robustness.
• Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Partner with PMs, data scientists, and other engineering teams to align on engagement strategies, data requirements, and model KPIs.
• Innovate in ML Architecture: Implement and optimize model architectures tailored to conversion prediction, leveraging deep learning and advanced ML techniques.

Requirements

• People Management Experience: Prior experience managing engineering teams with a strong emphasis on technical mentorship and team growth.
• 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.
• Technical Domain Knowledge: Experience with Ads conversion modeling, ranking (heavy ranker experience) & recommendations experience is required.
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to develop and communicate a clear, compelling technical strategy that supports broader company objectives and addresses the needs of internal customers.
• 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.

Nice to Have

• Ads Modeling: Background in ads modeling or familiarity with engagement prediction models in the ads domain is beneficial.

We Offer

• 100% Remote Opportunity: We have 4 office locations for hybrid/onsite work preference in NY, SF, LA, and Chicago.
• Competitive Salary and Equity Options: Base salary range of $230,000 - $322,000 USD.
• Comprehensive Health Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, and workplace perks (home office set up stipend, etc.).
• Generous 401k Matching: Generous 401k matching.
• Flexible Vacation Policy: Flexible vacation policy.
• Paid Parental Leave: Paid parental leave (4+ months).
• Family Planning Support: Family planning support.
• Paid Volunteer Time Off: Paid volunteer time off.

About the Company

Reddit is a community of communities. It’s built on shared interests, passion, and trust, and is home to the most open and authentic conversations on the internet. Every day, Reddit users submit, vote, and comment on the topics they care most about. With 100,000+ active communities and approximately 130 million daily active unique visitors, Reddit is one of the internet’s largest sources of information. For more information, visit www.redditinc.com.

Pay Transparency:

This job posting may span more than one career level. 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. Additionally, Reddit offers a wide range of 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 learn more, please visit Reddit Careers.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Reddit is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and is committed to building a workforce representative of the diverse communities we serve. To bring community and belonging to everyone in the world, Reddit’s employees must represent communities and redditors on our platform.

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