Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Comcast, through its subsidiary FreeWheel, is a leader in providing ad platforms for publishers and advertisers. They are seeking a Sr. Principal Machine Learning Engineer to lead a team of research scientists and machine learning experts in developing advanced optimization and marketplace systems that drive revenue and improve customer performance.
Responsibilities
- Define and execute the long-term research strategy for optimization, targeting, bidding, forecasting, and marketplace systems
- Lead a global team of research scientists and applied researchers across multiple geographies
- Identify emerging opportunities in machine learning, artificial intelligence, optimization, and computational economics
- Foster a culture of scientific rigor, innovation, experimentation, and measurable business impact
- Drive development of large-scale machine learning systems for prediction, recommendation, targeting, and campaign optimization
- Advance state-of-the-art approaches in:
- Predictive modeling
- Reinforcement learning
- Causal inference
- Auction theory
- Multi-objective optimization
- Control systems
- Operations research
- Oversee research from problem formulation through experimentation, deployment, and production monitoring
- Lead innovation across demand-side platform (DSP) optimization, campaign delivery, supply optimization, and audience targeting systems
- Partner with Product and Engineering leaders to align research investments with strategic business objectives
- Develop frameworks that improve advertiser outcomes, platform efficiency, and marketplace health
- Recruit, mentor, and retain top-tier scientific talent
- Establish technical standards, research processes, and career development frameworks
- Build collaborations across research, engineering, product, and commercial organizations
- Represent the company externally through publications, patents, industry conferences, and academic partnerships
- Translate advanced research into measurable improvements in revenue, efficiency, customer performance, and platform scalability
- Drive data-driven decision-making through experimentation and causal measurement frameworks
- Evaluate strategic technology investments and emerging opportunities
Skills
- Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Operations Research, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, or related quantitative field
- 15+ years of experience developing machine learning and optimization systems
- 10+ years of leadership experience managing research scientists and technical organizations
- Demonstrated success deploying research innovations into production environments at scale
- Deep expertise in several of the following: Machine Learning, Optimization, Operations Research, Control Theory, Economics and Auction Design, Statistical Modeling, Large-Scale Experimentation
- Track record of publications, patents, or significant scientific contributions
- Exceptional communication and executive stakeholder management skills
- Experience leading research organizations within digital advertising, marketing technology, marketplaces, or internet-scale platforms
- Expertise in demand-side platforms (DSPs), bidding systems, targeting technologies, or advertising optimization
- Experience managing globally distributed teams
- Strong record of academic and industry thought leadership
- Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance
- Regular, consistent and punctual attendance. Must be able to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) as necessary
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Benefits
- Most sales positions are eligible for a Commission under the terms of an applicable plan
- Most non-sales positions are eligible for a Bonus
- Comcast provides best-in-class Benefits to eligible employees
- We provide an array of options, expert guidance and always-on tools, that are personalized to meet the needs of your reality – to help support you physically, financially and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life
Company Overview
As a global media and tech company, Comcast reaches hundreds of millions of customers, viewers, and guests with world-class connectivity and platforms and beloved content and experiences. It was founded in 1963, and is headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://corporate.comcast.com.