Expression of Interest: Machine Learning Engineer
Core
Design, train, and deploy large-scale ML models for real-time bidding and pricing systems in programmatic advertising and commerce media.
Role type
Senior IC machine learning engineer (advertising/recommenders)
Builds
AI-powered ad platforms (Moloco Ads, Moloco Commerce Media) for mobile app marketers and retailers
Domain
Digital advertising, programmatic bidding, commerce media
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Production ML at scale, algorithmic mastery (ranking, causal inference, multi-objective optimization), full-lifecycle engineering, technical versatility (Python, SQL, TensorFlow/PyTorch, Spark/Beam/Flink), operational stewardship, technical mentorship
Preferred skills
Experience in high-stakes production environments (Ads, Recommenders, Search, Marketplaces), track record of scaling models for massive throughput and low-latency
Technologies
Python, Go, C++, TensorFlow, PyTorch, JAX, GCP, AWS, Kubernetes, Spark, BigQuery, BigTable
Responsibilities
Architect and iterate on high-performance models for ad relevance and conversion; Productionize and maintain scalable ML pipelines from data ingestion to online inference; Extract insights from massive datasets to define new features; Translate business goals into modeling challenges; Validate innovation through rigorous experimentation (A/B tests, offline evaluations); Balance marketplace health; Enhance system reliability; Drive platform evolution; Optimize for performance; Elevate technical excellence
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC