Staff Machine Learning Engineer

Summary

Join Liftoff's Autopilot team as a Machine Learning Engineer and build state-of-the-art deep learning models for millions of auctions per second. You will work with experienced engineers to design, engineer, and implement scalable systems, achieving core business objectives using various technologies. This role requires 6+ years of experience in machine learning and strong coding abilities. A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science is required. The position offers full-time remote work options in several US states and a competitive compensation package including equity and health benefits. The salary range varies based on location and experience.

Requirements

• 6+ years of industry experience in Machine Learning, Software Engineering and/or Infrastructure
• 3+ years of industry experience applying Machine Learning to large scale problems
• Very strong coding ability
• Good team communication and collaboration skills
• B.S. or higher in Computer Science (PhD is a plus)

Responsibilities

• Build state-of-the-art deep learning models to make accurate bidding decisions in millions of auctions per second
• Work with an experienced team of ML, Software, and Infrastructure Engineers
• Design, engineer & implement reliable, scalable, and cost-efficient systems
• Achieve core business objectives by enabling next generation ML models and technologies
• Utilize vendor-based products (AWS, Weights & Biases, etc.), open source technologies (PyTorch, PySpark, etc.), and in-house tooling

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in ad-tech
• Experience building machine learning tooling and/or platforms
• Python, Golang
• ML, PyTorch, PySpark
• Game theory, auction theory

Benefits

• Full-time remote work in one of our entities: CA, CO, ID, IL, FL, GA, MA, MI, MN, MO, NJ, NV, NY, OR, TX, UT, and WA
• Equity
• Health/vision/dental benefits associated with your country of residence
• Base compensation will vary based on candidate's location and experience. The following are our base salary ranges for this role: SF Bay Area, NYC, Los Angeles/Orange County: $220,000 - $260,000 Seattle/Olympia, Austin, San Diego, Santa Barbara, Boston: $200,000 - $240,000 All other cities and towns in our approved states: $190,000 - $225,000
• Several opportunities for in-person team gatherings