Senior Machine Learning Engineer, Ads Modeling
Job Description
Unity Vector is hiring a Senior Machine Learning Engineer to build and productionalize machine learning for personalized ads recommendations.
Responsibilities
- Understand the ads business in depth, including the product offering, advertiser goals, the ads serving funnel, and real-time/dynamic user interaction signals
- Lead foundational research to develop new models and ML paradigms for ads recommendation
- Use rich user data alongside large-scale compute to validate models quickly and iteratively
- Partner with engineering and product teams to productionalize research and drive implementation
Requirements
- Hands-on experience applying state-of-the-art machine learning and deep learning to complex real-world problems, specifically user behavior modeling
- Proficiency in Python and PyTorch, with experience using deep learning frameworks
- Strong understanding of metric design, large-scale data analysis, and distributed computing frameworks
- Proven record of delivering end-to-end projects, including cross-team problem solving and measurable business outcomes
Core Technologies
- Python
- PyTorch
The Opportunity
- Unity Vector is positioned as the next generation of an AI-powered advertising ecosystem
- Work focuses on advancing ads recommendation algorithms for a personalized ads experience
- Role sits on the Vector Ads Modeling team, connecting ML research with production execution
Location
- New York, NY (onsite)
Salary
- USD 148,700 - 244,600 per year
- Gross annual salary ranges by zone:
- Zone A: $188,200 - $244,600
- Zone B: $167,200 - $217,300
- Zone C: $148,700 - $193,300
- Beyond base salary, the role may be eligible for equity awards and participation in company incentive plans (examples include annual discretionary bonuses or sales commissions)
- Final offer depends on geographic location and the candidate’s relevant experience, professional background, and skill set
Benefits
- Comprehensive health, life, and disability insurance
- Commute subsidy
- Employee stock ownership
- Competitive retirement/pension plans
- Generous vacation and personal days
- Support for new parents through leave and family-care programs
- Office food snacks
- Mental Health and Wellbeing programs and support
- Employee Resource Groups
- Global Employee Assistance Program
- Training and development programs
- Volunteering and donation matching program
Life at Unity
- Unity (NYSE: U) is the world’s leading game engine, powering play for more than 3 billion consumers each month
- Learn more at www.unity.com