AI Research Scientist 4/5 - Generative Models, Recommender Systems
NetflixAI Research Scientist 4/5 - Generative Models, Recommender Systems
NetflixLocation
remote
Type
Full-time
Posted
10/15/2026
Compensation
$300,000 - $537,000 per year
Job description
The Machine Learning Scientist role at Netflix focuses on developing innovative ML solutions to enhance content promotion and discovery. The position is part of the Promotional Assets & Creative Technology AIMS team, which aims to push the boundaries of storytelling through advanced technology. The scientist will track advancements in LLM and generative models, applying state-of-the-art techniques to high-impact problems. This role involves collaboration with ML scientists and engineers to integrate models into business applications.
Requirements
- Demonstrated habit of tracking LLM and generative model literature.
- Strong foundation in ML and Deep Learning, especially in Natural Language Processing.
- Research experience in summarization or generated-text evaluation is a plus.
- Expertise in one or more LLM post-training approaches.
- Experience with recommendation systems or personalization is a strong plus.
Responsibilities
- Track advancements in LLM and generative model research and translate them into opportunities.
- Apply state-of-the-art techniques to problems such as summarization quality.
- Lead end-to-end ML development on high-impact problems.
- Optimize generated content for member impact by treating content generation and audience targeting as coupled problems.
- Partner with ML scientists and engineers to integrate models into business applications.
- Translate complex technical concepts for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Act as a subject matter expert to identify high-impact opportunities and define roadmaps.
- Engage with the ML community to learn, teach, and contribute to building the Netflix brand.
Benefits
- Employees at Netflix are often offered flexible, people-first benefits—unlimited time away, generous parental leave, global family-forming support, mental-health programs (mindfulness, free counseling/coaching), and health coverage tailored by country. Financially, Netflix pays at personal top-of-market and lets employees choose their mix of cash vs. fully-vested 10-year stock options, alongside donation and volunteer matching. Convenience perks can include trust-based travel/expense policies, relocation support, and “Work, Not Drive” rideshare flexibility.
H-1B filing history
Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026
Filing entity: Netflix Inc
As of Aug 23, 2026
Initial approvals
55
FY2026
Approval rate
98.5%
FY2026
LCA certified
442
FY2026
Entry-level share
27.4%
FY2026
Initial approvals YoY
+2%
Trend
LCA certified YoY
+4%
Trend
Initial approvals by fiscal year
Approval rate by fiscal year
Continuing vs initial approvals
LCA certified positions by quarter
LCA certified positions by fiscal year
Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.
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