Yahoo · 18 hours ago
Research Scientist
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$128K/yr - $267K/yr
3+ years expYahoo is a trusted guide for millions globally, offering solutions and data for advertisers. The Research Scientist role focuses on enhancing Yahoo Search through machine learning and innovative solutions to complex problems.
EmailInternetNative AdvertisingOnline PortalsSearch EngineSocial Media
Responsibilities
Capability to understand the technical challenges of a real world problem. Ability to think and formulate problems from first principles and map them to one or more Machine Learning paradigms or create a new Machine Learning paradigm for it
Strong desire and ability to code up algorithms with good understanding and champion them to be used in products
Review state-of-the-art approaches, explore new ones, propose appropriate solutions
Identify opportunities in existing products to enrich them with Machine Learning ideas
Defining the technical requirements, which involves but not limited to, data collection, evaluation mechanism and production serving strategy. Ability to analyze data and realize patterns in them
Design solutions that can scale
System extensibility, i.e., considering how the systems can evolve over time
Communication skills in terms of conveying technical ideas
Design metrics and experiments to analyze problems and measure results
Collaborate with engineering teams to put research results into action
Explain complex ML concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences. Use examples and analogies
Generate intellectual property with patent applications and publications at relevant forums
Qualification
Required
3+ years of track record driving impact in the industry
Master's degree or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Statistics, Applied Math or related field
Expertise in AI, machine learning, deep learning and natural language processing
Advanced coding skills in languages such as Java, Scala, Python or similar
Experience with collaborative research, as evidenced through solid publications or proven track record of designing and leading integration of state-of-the art ML techniques into products
Benefits
Healthcare
A great 401k
Backup childcare
Education stipends
Much (much) more
Company
Yahoo
Yahoo is a technology and media company that serves users through its portfolio of digital platforms, products, and services. It is a sub-organization of Verizon Media.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2023 (197)
2022 (646)
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2020 (463)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$6.8MKey Investors
SoftBank GroupSequoia Capital
2021-05-03Acquired
1996-04-12IPO
1995-11-30Series B· $4.8M
Leadership Team
Monica Vorn Mijaleski
Chief Financial Officer
Mike Gupta
SVP Finance / Chief Treasury Officer
Recent News
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