Tech Lead

Summary

Join Glassdoor as a Tech Lead - Personalization and shape the future of personalized experiences for millions of professionals and job seekers. As the most senior individual contributor on the ML Science team, you will define and drive the personalization roadmap. This high-impact role focuses on increasing active users, boosting community engagement, and improving retention. You will leverage expertise in large-scale recommender systems and Generative AI to design ethical and impactful solutions. You will also mentor junior team members and collaborate with cross-functional teams. Glassdoor offers a competitive salary, generous benefits, and a commitment to work-life balance.

Requirements

• Proven expertise in large-scale production recommender systems, with a track record of delivering impactful results
• Strong understanding of machine learning fundamentals and system design for building scalable and maintainable solutions
• Experience deploying Generative AI solutions, particularly in applications that prioritize user value and well-being
• Passion for Ethical AI and creating products that contribute positively to users' lives
• Strong technical leadership skills, with the ability to mentor junior team members and foster a high-performing team culture
• Proficiency in Python, SQL, and familiarity with modern data platforms such as Snowflake
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and influence key stakeholders
• A creative problem solver who thrives in a mission-driven, fast-paced environment
• A commitment to add to our culture of DEI

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of personalized recommender systems at scale, delivering measurable improvements to user engagement and retention
• Define and execute the personalization roadmap, aligning with Glassdoor’s mission and goals
• Bring expertise in Generative AI to drive innovative solutions that enhance the user experience in ethical and impactful ways
• Mentor and guide ML scientists and engineers, fostering a culture of rapid prototyping, cutting-edge research, and results-driven innovation
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Product, Engineering, and Data Science, to create a seamless and engaging user experience
• Stay abreast of advancements in ML, recommender systems, and Generative AI, and advocate for their strategic adoption

Benefits

• Base salary range*: $171,400 - 227,700
• Annual Bonus Target**: 10%
• Generous Restricted Stock Units (RSU)
• Health and Wellness: 100% employer-paid premiums for employee medical, dental, vision, life, short and long-term disability, select well-being programs, along with 80% employer-paid premiums for all dependents
• Generous paid time off programs for birthing and non-birthing parents are provided, along with paid injury/illness leave and paid family emergency leave
• Coverage begins at the start of employment. After 48 months of continuous employment, 100% of all premiums for you and your dependents can be employer-paid!
• Work/Life Balance: Open Paid Time Off policy, in addition to 15-20 paid company holidays/year
• Investing in Your Future: 401(k) plan with a company match up to $5,000 per year, subsidized fertility and family planning services, and discounted legal assistance services
• Flexible hours and a where-to-work policy
• Remote-first company; employees can live anywhere Glassdoor is a registered company
• Work Away for up to a total of 30 (thirty) working days in a calendar year without permanent relocation and compensation change (employees authorized to work in their current location)
• Work Away for up to a total of 20 (twenty) working days in a calendar year without permanent relocation and compensation change (employees on visas)