Senior Applied Scientist

1 Month ago • 6 Years + • Research Development • $150,400 PA - $260,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

Twitch is seeking a highly autonomous Senior Applied Scientist to lead AI & ML initiatives for Monetization. The role involves identifying opportunities, shaping product vision, and delivering AI solutions that drive creator and business impact. This position requires seamlessly transitioning between scientist, product thinker, and engineer, operating independently. You will own end-to-end AI/ML solutions impacting business and customers across Ads, Consumer Payments, and Creator Payouts, partnering with a dedicated engineering team. The role emphasizes balancing research with practical outcomes, keeping pace with technology, and evangelizing its application to drive impact. Cross-functional collaboration and strong communication skills are essential. The scientist will also drive the organization's scientific agenda and engage with the broader scientific community, demonstrating good judgment in reusing or inventing solutions.
Must have:
  • 6+ years of experience building and deploying ML systems in production
  • Masters degree in Computer Science, ML, or related field
  • Work autonomously with minimal guidance
  • Navigate ambiguous problem spaces
  • Balance research excellence with business impact
  • Wear multiple hats (Scientist/PM/Engineer)
  • Translate complex AI concepts for diverse audiences
  • Build organizational buy-in for AI initiatives
  • Identify and articulate AI business opportunities
  • Lead AI transformation efforts
Good to have:
  • PhD with a specialization in Machine Learning
  • Experience with Commerce and Monetization on the internet
  • Familiarity with Twitch, its business, and its community
Perks:
  • Medical, Dental, Vision & Disability Insurance
  • 401K
  • Maternity & Parental Leave
  • Flexible PTO
  • Amazon Employee Discount

Job Details

About Us

Twitch is the world’s biggest live streaming service, with global communities built around gaming, entertainment, music, sports, cooking, and more. It is where thousands of communities come together for whatever, every day.

We’re about community, inside and out. You’ll find coworkers who are eager to team up, collaborate, and smash (or elegantly solve) problems together. We’re on a quest to empower live communities, so if this sounds good to you, see what we’re up to on LinkedIn and X,  and discover the projects we’re solving on our Blog. Be sure to explore our Interviewing Guide to learn how to ace our interview process.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly autonomous Senior Applied Scientist who can thrive in ambiguous environments and balance technology research with practical business impact. As an AI & ML  leader for our Monetization initiatives, you will identify opportunities, shape the product vision, and deliver AI solutions that drive creator and business impact. This unique role requires someone who can seamlessly transition between scientist, product thinker, and engineer while operating independently.

You will report to our Director of Engineering. This position can be based out of Seattle, WA  or San Francisco, CA.

You Will:

  • Own end to end AI and ML solutions that impact our business and customers across our Monetization organization (Ads, Consumer Payments, Creator Payouts and related consumer facing software). You will identify, define, influence stakeholders, build and operate these products in partnership with a dedicated engineering team. 
  • Balance research with practical customer and business outcomes. It’s critical for this role to keep up with the pace of technology and continuously evangelize the application of it, while at the same time having intentional focus on driving impact. 
  • Operate in a cross functional and matrixed organization. You will build and navigate great partnerships with other functions and you realize how important both written and verbal communication is in that success.
  • Drive the organization's scientific agenda and are visibly engaged with the broader Twitch scientific community. You maintain situational context, have good judgement on when to reuse solutions, and/or when to invent new ones.  

You Have:

  • 6+ years of hands-on experience building and deploying ML systems in production 
  • Masters degree in Computer Science, ML, or related field
  • Demonstrated ability to:
    • Work autonomously with minimal guidance
    • Navigate ambiguous problem spaces
    • Balance research excellence with business impact
    • Wear multiple hats (Scientist/PM/Engineer) as needed
  • Strong track record in:
    • Translating complex AI concepts for diverse audiences
    • Building organizational buy-in for AI initiatives
    • Identifying and articulating AI business opportunities
    • Leading AI transformation efforts

Bonus Points

  • PhD with a specialization in Machine Learning
  • Experience with how Commerce and Monetization works on the internet
  • Familiarity with Twitch, its business, and its community

Perks

  • Medical, Dental, Vision & Disability Insurance
  • 401K 
  • Maternity & Parental Leave
  • Flexible PTO
  • Amazon Employee Discount

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. 

Job ID: TW8829

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