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Data Science2 months agoHybrid

Moloco

Senior Applied Scientist, ML (MCM)

machine learningdeep learningad-techrankingretrievalbiddingoptimizationA/B testingPythonJavaC++data sciencecausal inference

Key details

Salary

$184K – $230K

Employment type

Full-time

Seniority

Senior

Years experience

5+

Location

Menlo Park, United States; San Francisco, United States

Full job description

Moloco is seeking a Senior Applied Scientist for its Moloco Commerce Media (MCM) product focused on machine learning in ad-tech. The role involves designing and deploying ML models to optimize bidding, ranking, retrieval, and budget pacing in a complex ad delivery system. Candidates should have an MS or Ph.D. in a quantitative field, 6+ years of relevant experience (or 4+ years with an advanced degree), and proficiency in Python, Java, or C++. Experience in ad-tech, ranking, retrieval, or search quality is preferred. Responsibilities include deep data analysis, model development, metric framework creation, and guiding A/B testing to improve ad performance. The position offers a competitive salary range of $184,000 to $230,000 USD and a benefits package. The role is full-time with hybrid work options, located in Menlo Park or San Francisco, California.

What you'll do

  • Conduct deep-dive analysis to influence R&D decisions and strategies
  • Analyze large datasets and extract valuable signals
  • Design state-of-the-art machine learning models to optimize complex bidding systems
  • Design and deploy advanced optimization approaches for ad-delivery
  • Identify best ranking, retrieval and bidding strategies balancing ROI and revenue
  • Leverage latest advances in deep learning to improve search quality
  • Build metrics for product areas and guide ramps with domain data expertise
  • Improve performance monitoring of a large and complex ads ecosystem
  • Establish metric frameworks and understand cause-and-effect relationships
  • Guide ramp decisions through rigorous A/B testing

Requirements

  • MS or Ph.D. degree in a quantitative discipline with exposure to advanced modeling and statistical techniques
  • 6+ years of work experience in data science related fields or an advanced degree with 4+ years of experience
  • Experience with one or more programming languages including Python, Java or C++
  • Past experience with ad-tech, ranking, retrieval and/or search quality preferred
  • 4+ years of experience in Data Science with a focus on experimentation and causal inference in a high-growth tech environment (AdTech preferred)
  • Demonstrated leadership and self-direction

Tech stack

PythonJavaC++machine learningdeep learningA/B testingoptimizationrankingretrievalauction/biddingbudget pacing

Benefits

Competitive benefits packageSupportive work environment focused on inclusion and well-beingOpportunities for growth and learningInnovative benefits empowering employees to take care of themselves and their families

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