Senior Software Engineer (Machine Learning, Ads)

TL;DR

Senior Software Engineer (Machine Learning, Ads): Developing and scaling machine learning models for ad targeting, measurement, and delivery ranking with an accent on real-time inference and large-scale data infrastructure. Focus on building foundational ML capabilities to enhance ad relevance and drive revenue within a high-traffic gaming platform.

Location: Must be based in the San Francisco Bay Area

Salary: $220,000–$275,000

Company

A multiplatform communication service focused on helping people deepen friendships around games and shared interests.

What you will do

• Design, develop, and deploy machine learning models for ads targeting and ranking.
• Build sophisticated ML solutions like identity graphs to enhance ad targeting.
• Optimize ad ranking models to serve effective ads based on campaign objectives.
• Scale ML infrastructure to support concurrent ad campaigns with low-latency decision-making.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to define and execute the Ads ML roadmap.
• Drive research and implementation of state-of-the-art ML techniques for online advertising.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience as a Machine Learning Engineer or Data Scientist.
• 3+ years of experience specifically in Ads ML.
• Strong proficiency in Python and deep learning frameworks like PyTorch or TensorFlow.
• Experience with applied deep learning such as transformers and embedding models.
• Proven track record of scaling ML-driven ad systems in real-world applications.
• Experience with real-time ML inference, A/B testing, and optimization frameworks.

Nice to have

• Understanding of performance advertising and its impact on revenue.
• Knowledge of ad tech industry standards including auction, pacing, and frequency.
• Experience with large-scale recommendation systems.
• Experience with large-scale data infrastructure and distributed computing.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive base salary with equity and benefits.
• Opportunity to work on an early-stage Ads ML platform with direct business impact.
• Mission-driven environment focused on the future of gaming and community.
• Commitment to inclusion and reasonable accommodations during the hiring process.