Liftoff

Machine Learning Engineer

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24 days ago
Remote, United StatesMid Level

Base Salary

$215k - $275k/yr

Responsibilities

  • Build statistical models and production systems that balance advertiser performance with business goals.
  • Tune optimization parameters, measure internal competition, and model dynamic environments.
  • Design and run experiments validating theories about the mobile ad tech economy.
  • Develop applications for advertiser budget retention and growth, optimal margin allocation, and bidding innovations.
  • Collaborate with engineers and cross-functional partners across the company.
  • Explain statistical and machine learning concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Contribute to engineering excellence through risk-driven testing, explainable systems, and design and code reviews.

Requirements

  • PhD in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Economics, or a related field.
  • Industry experience applying economics or machine learning to large-scale problems.
  • Solid engineering and coding skills.
  • Excellent team communication and collaboration skills.
  • Experience with ad tech is a plus.

Benefits

  • Remote-first work arrangement with US hubs in Redwood City, Los Angeles, and New York City.
  • Preferred location within California.
  • Attendance at in-person project meetings, regional meetups, and company-wide gatherings at least once per quarter.
  • Equity and health, vision, and dental benefits associated with the employee’s country of residence.
  • Benefits may include medical coverage, wellness stipends, and additional perks based on country of residence.

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