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SpotifySpotifyNew York, NY

Senior Machine Learning Engineer - Ads R&D

Senior ML Engineer on Spotify's Supply Personalization squad, designing and implementing ML systems to optimize ad loads, user behavior analysis, and ad experiences using causal inference and large-scale experimentation. Requires strong applied ML, software engineering, data analysis expertise, and proficiency in Python/Java/Scala, TensorFlow/PyTorch, and data pipelines.

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Remote5+ YOEML Engineering

About the role

What You'll Do

  • Design and implement machine learning systems for ad performance optimization.
  • Research and apply ML optimization strategies to balance multiple objectives effectively.
  • Analyze data and use machine learning techniques to understand user behavior and improve ad experiences.
  • Collaborate with backend engineers, data scientists, data engineers, and product managers to establish baselines, inform product decisions, and develop new technologies.

Who You Are

  • Professional experience in applied machine learning.
  • Strong technical expertise in software engineering, data analysis, and machine learning.
  • Proficient in programming languages such as Python, Java, or Scala.
  • Experienced in Tensorflow or PyTorch and working with various aspects of the ML lifecycle.
  • Expertise in developing data pipelines using tools like Apache Beam or Spark.
  • Plus: experience with LLMs, Ray, Adtech, or Recommender Systems.

Skills

Machine LearningPythonJavaScalaTensorFlowPyTorchApache BeamSparkData AnalysisData PipelinesLLMsRayRecommender Systems

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