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Our end-to-end technology stack helps app marketers acquire and retain high-value users, while enabling publishers to maximize revenue across programmatic and direct demand.\nLiftoff’s solutions, including Accelerate, Direct, Monetize, Intelligence, and Vungle Exchange, support over 6,600 mobile businesses across 74 countries in sectors such as gaming, social, finance, ecommerce, and entertainment. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Redwood City, CA, Liftoff has a diverse, global presence.\nAs a Senior Machine Learning Engineer at Liftoff, you will:\nDevelop and maintain machine learning models that are integral to our production decision-making system and directly influencing business outcomes.\nAdopt or build new technologies for training and serving ML models (e.g. support large models, increase developer velocity, etc)\nMonitor the latest ML research for functional ideas that the team could try.\nOptimize ML Pipelines - Build and scale efficient pipelines for real-time and batch processing.\nModel Monitoring & Improvement - Track performance, detect drift, and automate retraining.\nUse strong communication skills (verbal and written) to explain statistical and machine learning concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences\nCollaborate with a team of world-class engineers with diverse backgrounds.\nBe part of an “engineering excellence” culture through state-of-the-art tools, risk-driven testing, explainable systems, and code review.\nRequirement: \n3+ years of industry experience applying Machine Learning (including neural networks) to large scale problems.\nDeep knowledge of machine learning, optimization, and data analysis techniques.\nHands on experience with deep neural networks in production at scale.\nSolid engineering and coding skills.\nTrack record of well-developed execution and timely delivery of projects.\nM.S. or higher in Machine Learning, Math, Physics or similar. PhD a plus.\nExperience in ad optimization stack, e.g. targeting, ranking, bidding, is a solid plus\nLocation:\nThis role is eligible for full-time remote work in one of our entities: CA, CO, ID, IL, FL, GA, MA, MI, MN, MO, NJ, NV, NY, OR, PA, TX, UT, and WA.\nWe are a remote-first company with US hubs in Redwood City, Los Angeles, and New York City.\nTravel Expectations:\nWe offer several opportunities for in-person team gatherings, including but not limited to project meetings, regional meetups, and company-wide events. We expect our employees to attend these gatherings at least once per quarter. These gatherings provide essential opportunities for collaboration, communication, and team building.\nCompensation:\nLiftoff offers all employees a full compensation package that includes equity and health/vision/dental benefits associated with your country of residence. Base compensation will vary based on the candidate's location and experience\nSF Bay Area, Los Angeles/Orange County, NYC, Seattle: $180,000 - $245,000\nAll other cities and towns in our approved states: $165,000 - $225,000\nLiftoff offers a fast-paced, collaborative, and innovative work environment where employees are empowered to grow and make an impact. We’re shaping the future of the mobile app ecosystem-join us and help accelerate what’s next.\nLiftoff’s compensation strategy includes competitive salaries, equity, and benefits designed to support employee well-being and performance. We benchmark compensation based on role, level, and location to ensure fairness and market alignment. Benefits may include medical coverage, wellness stipends, and additional perks based on your country of residence.\nLiftoff is an equal opportunity employer. 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