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Engineering15 days agoHybrid

PubMatic

Senior/ Principal Machine Learning Engineer

machine learningperformance DSPreal-time biddingprogrammatic advertisingad-serverbidder architectureGen-AImobile advertisingRTBauction optimization

Key details

Salary

Not specified

Employment type

Full-time

Seniority

Lead

Years experience

5-10

Location

Redwood City, California, United States

Full job description

Lead Machine Learning Engineer role focused on architecting high-performance solutions for performance advertising on the PubMatic platform. Responsibilities include designing algorithms and systems to optimize real-time bidding strategies, improve auction efficiency, and enhance campaign performance using machine learning. Requires 5+ years of engineering experience at a Performance DSP, strong knowledge of programmatic advertising workflows, RTB, audience targeting, bid strategies, mobile advertising ecosystems, and expertise in machine learning, ad-server/bidder architecture, and Gen-AI. BS or MS in Computer Science or Mathematics required. The position is full-time with a hybrid work schedule based in Redwood City, US. Compensation ranges from $250,000 to $325,000 plus bonus, restricted stock units, and benefits.

What you'll do

  • Architect and develop advanced features to optimize ad formats such as interstitial video, rewarded video, and display ads
  • Design product offerings to boost auction efficiency and align with Performance DSP workflows
  • Leverage machine learning and data-driven insights to enhance bid efficiency, campaign performance, and ad delivery strategies
  • Collaborate with Product, Engineering, and CTO teams to align technical solutions with Performance DSP goals
  • Optimize attribution tracking, user value modelling, and ML-driven performance enhancements

Requirements

  • 5+ years of engineering experience at a Performance DSP
  • Deep understanding of programmatic advertising workflows, RTB, audience targeting, and bid strategies
  • Deep understanding of mobile advertising ecosystems, advertising SDKs, and optimization strategies
  • Strong expertise in Machine Learning, Ad-Server/Bidder architecture and Gen-AI
  • BS or MS degree in Computer Science or Mathematics

Tech stack

machine learningperformance DSPreal-time bidding (RTB)programmatic advertisingad-server architecturebidder architectureGen-AImobile advertising SDKs

Benefits

paid leave programspaid holidayshealthcare, dental and vision insurancedisability and life insurancecommuter benefitsphysical and financial wellness programsunlimited DTO in the USmobile reimbursementfully stocked pantriesin-office catered lunches 5 days per weekbonusrestricted stock units

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