Staff Machine Learning Engineer, Home Surfaces

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Staff Machine Learning Engineer, Home Surfaces based in the United States.

The Staff Machine Learning Engineer will shape personalized content discovery by developing advanced recommendation systems that help millions of listeners find relevant podcasts and episodes. This role sits at the intersection of machine learning, large language models, personalization, and large-scale production infrastructure.

You will lead the development and optimization of models powering prominent digital experiences, including personalized home feeds and AI-driven discovery features. Working closely with product managers, engineers, data scientists, and designers, you will translate research into reliable, scalable solutions.

You will influence technical strategy, drive experimentation, and improve recommendation quality, system performance, and cost efficiency. This is an opportunity to solve complex machine learning challenges while mentoring engineers and shaping the future of personalized user experiences.