Distributed Systems Engineer 6 - Decisioning & Optimization
Core
Architecting and scaling real-time ad decisioning systems, including multi-stage auctions, ranking, scoring, and budget pacing to balance revenue and member experience.
Role type
Senior technical leader (60% builder / 40% influencer) for distributed systems and ads optimization
Builds
Real-time ad decisioning infrastructure, model serving pipelines, and goal-based delivery optimization systems
Domain
Streaming media advertising technology and large-scale distributed systems
Deliverable
production ML models | infrastructure
Required skills
Distributed systems architecture, real-time ML model serving, ad tech systems design, API/platform abstraction, technical leadership, cross-functional roadmap influence
Preferred skills
Auction mechanics, multi-stage ranking systems, budget pacing, yield optimization, CTV constraints, experimentation infrastructure, system resiliency
Technologies
None explicitly listed
Responsibilities
Own technical direction and architecture reviews, architect real-time optimization paths, scale model serving infrastructure, collaborate with science teams for productionization, build simulation frameworks, design pacing systems, implement delivery optimization, drive modularization, ensure operational excellence
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership scope
