Senior Manager - Machine Learning

Overview

Senior Manager - Machine Learning at Roku Search, leading engineers and ML scientists to build and improve search that powers Roku.

What you'll do

• Manage, mentor, and grow a team of engineers and data scientists for the search platform and ML optimizations.
• Define the vision, strategy, and roadmap for search relevance, platform optimizations, and innovation.
• Oversee design, implementation, and evaluation of search engine features and algorithms (e.g., query understanding and ranking).
• Conduct data analysis and user research to identify search engine opportunities and challenges.
• Collaborate with cloud, product, and business teams to align priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Provide technical direction and hands-on management to guide the team.
• Plan operational efficiency to scale products, programs, and practices.

What you'll need

• 12+ years of experience in software engineering.
• 3+ years of experience managing engineering teams.
• Strong hands-on background in Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, and Information Retrieval.
• Proven track record delivering high-quality, scalable search engine solutions.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across teams and stakeholders.
• Passion for creating a great user experience and solving hard problems.

Details

• Teams generally work in the office Monday through Thursday, with flexible remote work on Fridays.