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# Research Scientist 6 - Machine Learning and Inference Research, AI Alignment Science

- **Company:** Netflix
- **Location:** Amsterdam, Netherlands
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Reinforcement Learning, Multi-Agent Systems
- **Published:** September 9, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=fd5596e990b2cde9

## About the Role

* Track record of research excellence in the post-training and alignment of foundation models and agentic systems, with expertise in areas such as reinforcement learning, preference optimization and reward modeling, reasoning and test-time inference, model distillation, agent scaffolding and evaluation, multi-agent systems, memory and long-horizon interaction, calibration and uncertainty, interpretability, robustness, or safety.
 * Ph.D. in a relevant area, with at least 2 years of post-Ph.D. experience in industry and/or academia.
 * Experience in applying research (especially your own) to transform real-world problems in collaboration with engineering and business teams.
 * Extensive research experience, in industry and/or academia, including as evidenced in top-tier publications.
 * Recognized for both technical expertise and the impact you drive, and trusted by stakeholders for collaboration, guidance, problem-solving, and decision-making.
 * Excellent judgment in identifying and framing ambiguous research and business problems and the links between the two.
 * Demonstrated ability to collaborate and build strong working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders to tackle big, cross-functional problems.
 * Effective communication with technical, non-technical, and mixed audiences.
 * Able to operate autonomously, take ownership in environments with minimal oversight, and lead work effectively with lightweight processes.
 * Uplevels the greater org through sharing knowledge and guiding thought on the adoption of new methods. Actively mentors others and is sought out as a mentor.

## Description

We are seeking an experienced researcher who can establish and execute a strong research agenda in AI alignment science, pursue both internal and external impact, disseminate knowledge effectively and inspire others, collaborate with colleagues to deliver tangible business value, and help foster an open environment of innovation, intellectual rigor, and curiosity. This role will pursue frontier, foundational research that shapes the direction of the field and influences how Netflix develops and applies advanced AI systems across internal workflows and member-facing products.


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