Engineering Manager, Ads Retrieval

Summary

Join Reddit's Ads Retrieval team as an Engineering Manager and lead a team of ML engineers in developing large-scale retrieval systems and candidate sourcing models. You will define and execute the roadmap for ads retrieval, overseeing model and system development, mentoring your team, and collaborating cross-functionally. The ideal candidate possesses 2+ years of engineering management experience, 6+ years of industry experience with large-scale ML, and 4+ years of hands-on expertise with ML frameworks. Reddit offers a competitive salary, comprehensive healthcare benefits, 401k matching, workspace benefits, personal and professional development funds, flexible vacation, parental leave, and paid volunteer time off.

Requirements

• 2+ years of engineering management experience, leading ML or related technical teams
• 6+ years of industry experience with large-scale ML, ideally in information retrieval, recommendation systems, or ads
• 4+ years of Hands-on expertise with ML frameworks like TensorFlow or PyTorch
• Experience deploying ML models to production and measuring their performance through both technical and business metrics

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the roadmap for ads retrieval—balancing innovation, efficiency, and business impact
• Guide end-to-end ML model development (data processing, training, deployment) and ensure robust, scalable retrieval systems
• Recruit, mentor, and retain top ML talent, fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing culture
• Partner with Product Managers, Data Scientists, and other Engineering teams to align retrieval strategies with product requirements and KPIs
• Advocate for model quality, system reliability, and operational excellence. Identify opportunities to improve ML engineer velocity and overall performance

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with ads ecosystems, marketplace dynamics, and candidate retrieval

Benefits

• Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits
• 401k Matching
• Workspace benefits for your home office
• Personal & Professional development funds
• Family Planning Support
• Flexible Vacation (please use them!) & Reddit Global Wellness Days
• 4+ months paid Parental Leave
• Paid Volunteer time off
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) program with employer match
• Generous time off for vacation
• Parental leave