Senior Machine Learning Engineer - Ads Auction

Apple Inc

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Work type: On-site
Location: Cupertino, CA
Salary: $181,100–$318,400 / yr
Posted: 88 days ago
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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TL;DR · Senior Machine Learning Engineer - Ads Auction

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As a Senior Machine Learning Engineer on the Ads Auction team, you will design and optimize the core auction system that powers our advertising platform to deliver high-quality ad experiences while balancing the needs of advertisers, users, and Apple. Your day-to-day responsibilities include developing production code for advanced ad recommendation systems, conducting large-scale experiments, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and strategic outcomes. You will leverage your expertise in auction theory, machine learning, and scalable architectures to enhance our ad network's performance at a global scale. Essential skills include proficiency in Java or Python, experience with distributed frameworks like Spark and Hadoop, and the ability to formulate research hypotheses and advocate for R&D objectives. This role demands deep knowledge of large-scale systems and a strong background in applied machine learning, making it ideal for those passionate about advancing the state-of-the-art in ad delivery technology.

Skills

Python Java Spark Hadoop AWS Kubernetes CI/CD Docker Prometheus Grafana PostgreSQL Redis Git Jenkins Scikit-learn TensorFlow PyTorch Auction Theory Mechanism Design Optimization

What you'll do

Design and optimize the core auction system for the advertising platform.
Develop production code to generate high-quality ad recommendations.
Lead innovation by applying advanced techniques to improve the ad network.
Work with product management to prioritize an innovation roadmap across domains.
Conceive, develop, and deliver state-of-the-art capabilities that differentiate products.

What we're looking for

5+ years of experience in online advertising, marketplace design, or large-scale recommendation/auction systems.
Strong background in auction theory, mechanism design, and machine learning with production implementation skills.
Deep knowledge of experimental design and online experimentation at scale.
Ability to formulate research hypotheses and advocate for R&D objectives to executive leadership.
Experience contributing to top-tier research conferences and publications.
Proficiency in Java or Python and familiarity with distributed frameworks like Spark or Hadoop.

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