Applied Scientist Iii (Ai)

TL;DR

Applied Scientist III (AI): Formulating and implementing algorithms to power real-time auctions, dynamic pricing, and bid shaping within a global advertising marketplace. Focus on integrating machine learning, optimization, and game theory in non-stationary environments.

Location: Must be located in California or New York.

Salary: $148,200 - $216,600 USD

Company

hirify.global Advertising is a global technology leader helping marketers win the moments that matter through an advertising platform reaching over 2 billion people across 150+ countries.

What you will do

• Formulate and implement algorithms for real-time auctions, dynamic pricing, and traffic allocation across a large-scale ad marketplace.
• Design and experiment with methods in online learning, reinforcement learning, and Bayesian modeling.
• Collaborate with product and engineering teams to deploy models in production and run real-world experiments.
• Contribute to the scientific community by publishing high-quality research and staying abreast of advances in machine learning and applied statistics.
• Evaluate the long-term dynamics of deployed algorithms and incorporate feedback.
• Translate mathematical ideas into practical, high-performance algorithms for production environments.

Requirements

• Ph.D. (preferred) or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related quantitative discipline.
• 5.5–7 years of experience working on algorithmic or applied research problems with some production deployment experience.
• Deep grounding in statistical learning theory, optimization, probability theory, and information theory.
• Proficient in scientific computing with Python, including packages such as NumPy, SciPy, PyTorch, or TensorFlow.
• Comfortable working with big data platforms like Apache Spark, distributed computing, and large-scale datasets.
• A researcher’s mindset with end-to-end ownership capabilities.

Nice to have

• Strong publication record.
• Prior experience in ad tech, marketplaces, or dynamic pricing.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive salary and RSU grant (where applicable).
• High-quality medical, dental, and vision insurance (including company-matched HSA).
• 401(k) company match.
• Flexible working hours.
• Wellness stipend.
• Pet-friendly work environment and robust pet insurance policy.