Join Snap Inc. as a Research Scientist in User Modeling & Personalization

Snap Inc. is a leading technology company dedicated to improving the way people communicate and live through innovative camera technology. Our mission is to empower individuals to express themselves, live in the moment, explore the world, and have fun together. We achieve this through our core products: Snapchat, Lens Studio, and Spectacles.

About the Role

We are seeking a Research Scientist to join our User Modeling & Personalization Research Team. As a member of our team, you'll be at the forefront of inventing new techniques for user behavior modeling, and developing world-class user-centric machine learning systems. Your work will contribute to delivering personalized experiences across Snap's platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support research projects in user modeling and personalization
• Build scalable research prototypes and evaluate them in large-scale scenarios
• Publish findings at top conferences
• Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate technology into products used by millions

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Strong understanding of state-of-the-art machine learning algorithms for personalization
• Proven track record of leading challenging research projects
• Strong computer science fundamentals and problem-solving skills
• Ability to mentor interns, students, and junior researchers

Minimum Qualifications

• PhD in computer science, statistics, mathematics, machine learning, or equivalent experience
• Publications in top-tier international conferences and journals
• Experience with machine learning libraries such as PyTorch and TensorFlow
• Experience with large-scale machine learning in research labs or equivalent open-source projects

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to translate cutting-edge research into product improvements
• Specialization in recommendation models and scalable machine learning technologies
• Familiarity with language models and generative recommendation techniques
• Experience with distributed data processing and enterprise cloud solutions (Google Cloud, AWS, Azure)

Work Environment & Diversity

At Snap Inc., we practice a “default together” approach, expecting team members to work in the office 4+ days per week. We believe this fosters faster cultural building, reinforces our values, and enhances collaboration.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. Snap Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, disability, gender, sexual orientation, and other protected classifications.

Benefits

Snap Inc. values our community and offers benefits designed to support your well-being. These include paid parental leave, comprehensive medical coverage, mental health programs, and compensation packages that include equity in the form of RSUs.

Compensation

Compensation is determined based on skills, experience, and location.

• Zone A (CA, WA, NYC): $168,000-$252,000 annually
• Zone B: $160,000-$239,000 annually
• Zone C: $143,000-$214,000 annually

Join us at Snap Inc. and be part of a team dedicated to pushing the boundaries of technology and delivering innovative experiences to our users.

Company Name: Snap Inc.

Job Title: Research Scientist, User Modeling & Personalization