Machine Learning Manager - Ads Targeting Modeling

Job Description

Reddit is seeking a Machine Learning Manager to lead the Ads Targeting Modeling team. This role involves defining and driving the engineering strategy for Reddit’s Ads Targeting products, which are critical to scaling the business and serving advertisers. The Machine Learning Manager will develop machine learning-powered features to identify and target qualified users and content, maximizing outcomes for advertisers. This is a high-impact leadership opportunity with broad influence across Reddit’s Ads platform.Reddit is committed to building a workforce representative of the diverse communities it serves and is an equal opportunity employer.Responsibilities:

• Define the vision and product strategy for Ads Targeting Modeling.
• Optimize and evolve existing targeting products.
• Build new ML-powered targeting solutions to help advertisers reach relevant audiences at scale.
• Lead the development and optimization of first-party and automation-based targeting products.
• Shape a long-term technical vision that balances performance, personalization, and scalability.
• Own the execution of the team’s roadmap and ensure consistent, predictable, and high-quality delivery.
• Prioritize initiatives effectively, balancing long-term innovation with emergent needs.
• Coach engineers and technical leads on execution, project management, and architectural tradeoffs.
• Identify risks early and communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical partners.
• Grow the team through recruiting, interviewing, and helping close top-tier talent.
• Guide engineers in setting and achieving career goals.
• Create development plans, provide mentorship, and foster a team culture focused on growth and accountability.

Requirements:

• Experience managing and growing ML engineering teams.
• Proven track record in building and shipping large-scale, end-to-end machine learning products.
• Technical expertise in Machine Learning, NLP, Ranking, Search Engines, Recommender Systems, or Knowledge Graphs.
• Experience managing engineering teams, including hiring, onboarding, and talent development.
• Demonstrated success launching new products and scaling mature product lines.
• Hands-on technical skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with data-driven decision making.
• Exposure to developing and executing multi-year technical strategies.
• Passion for building high-performing, inclusive teams.
• Experience mentoring and growing individual contributors.
• Management experience in the advertising domain or within ad tech platforms.
• Familiarity with marketplace dynamics and auction-based ad delivery systems.

Reddit offers:

• Comprehensive Health benefits
• Retirement Savings plan with matching contributions
• Workspace benefits for your home office
• Personal & Professional development funds
• Family Planning Support
• Flexible Vacation & Reddit Global Days Off