Taboola

Senior Algorithm Engineer (RTB)

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9 days ago
Tel Aviv-Yafo, IsraelSenior

Responsibilities

  • Design, train, deploy, and optimize machine learning models for bid optimization, price prediction, win-rate prediction, CTR/CVR estimation, calibration, and auction optimization.
  • Own the full machine learning lifecycle from research and prototyping through production deployment, A/B testing, monitoring, and optimization.
  • Build and evolve large-scale ML models serving low-latency, high-throughput production traffic.
  • Analyze auction and marketplace data to identify modeling opportunities and deliver measurable business impact.
  • Partner with Product, Engineering, and Business teams to translate marketplace goals into scalable machine learning solutions.
  • Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical design reviews, code reviews, and deep technical investigations.

Requirements

  • 4+ years of experience building machine learning and deep learning solutions end-to-end, from research and experimentation through production.
  • MSc or PhD in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, Statistics, or a related field.
  • Strong foundations in machine learning, optimization, and statistical modeling.
  • Experience building ML solutions for real-time bidding, programmatic advertising, pricing, or other large-scale optimization problems.
  • Strong software engineering skills in Python or Java and experience developing production ML systems.
  • Proven ability to take ML models from prototype to scalable, high-performance production environments.
  • Experience with bid optimization, auction systems, pricing, or large-scale recommendation systems is a bonus.
  • Experience using AI coding tools such as Claude Code or Cursor is a bonus.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive regional benefits and well-being programs, a fully stocked kitchen, and location-specific perks.
  • Hybrid work schedule with three days in-office in the Tel Aviv office, with the option to come in more often.
  • Inclusive equal-opportunity workplace committed to diversity.

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