Algorithm Engineer

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United States
3-5 Years Experience
AdTech • Big Data • Digital Media • Information Technology • Marketing Tech
We’re the world’s largest content recommendation platform
The Role
As an Algorithm Engineer at Outbrain, you'll research KPIs, enhance machine learning models, implement algorithmic features, run A/B tests, and analyze large datasets. Collaboration with teams to improve machine learning operations is key.
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We are Outbrain.

Outbrain is a leading technology platform that drives business results by engaging people across the open internet. Outbrain predicts moments of engagement to drive measurable outcomes for advertisers and publishers using AI and machine learning across more than 7,000 online properties globally. Founded in 2006, Outbrain is headquartered in New York with offices in Israel and across the United States, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and South America.

We have an open application for an Algorithm Engineer.

A day in a life

  • KPI based research on new, and improve existing, machine learning models
  • Build, improve and maintain core components for serving our ML based services
  • Implement and integrate algorithmic features to high scale production systems
  • Run A/B tests and monitor new features
  • Analyze huge datasets to validate various hypothesis
  • Collaborate with other teams (eg. AutoML team to further improve our ML Ops tooling)


What you’ll bring

  • BSc\MSc in Computer Science, Software, Information Systems Engineering or similar or equivalent industry experience
  • 4 years or more of proven industrial experience as a software engineer (Python/Go/Scala/Java/C++)
  • Machine Learning Enthusiast - Recommender Systems is an advantage
  • Great communication and interpersonal skills
  • Experience with big data technologies Kafka, Spark, Hive, Cassandra - big advantage
  • Machine Learning Industry Experience - big advantage

Technical Skills/Experience will be tested in the recruitment process.

Please submit your CV in english.

 

More than snacks!

  • Office and home hybrid working (3 days in the office)
  • Expand your toolbox with our mentorship program and internal learning tools
  • Pet friendly office
  • …and of course a fully stocked kitchen!


We Recommend #LifeAtOutbrain

Outbrain is an equal employment opportunity employer and committed to diversity and inclusion at all stages of recruitment and employment.

Our company culture is welcoming, dynamic, diverse, global, and built on top performance.

Did you know "trust" is one of our core values? We apply this value to our day-to-day by working collaboratively on a global scale. With managers and teammates often sitting in other countries and time zones, we value communication, patience, and open-mindedness to all cultural backgrounds. We encourage all ideas, and everyone gets a seat at the table!

Our team is made up of individuals who are approachable, resourceful, passionate, and proactive. We foster a sense of belonging through our  Employee Resource Groups –employee-led groups in which we debate topics and drive change. From OB Green (environmental), OB WE (women empowerment), OB Good (charitable initiatives) to OB4E (diversity, equity, and inclusion), you’ll be able to share your passions with likeminded people.

Dive into the Outbrain experience via our Instagram account

Hungry for more? Have a closer look at #LifeAtOutbrain exploring our company manifesto, Youtube channel , Outbrain Culture blog and social media channels Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn. 



Top Skills

C++
Go
Java
Python
Scala

What the Team is Saying

Karmen Mlinar
Ania Rivera
Gabriela GG
The Company
HQ: New York, NY
1,232 Employees
Hybrid Workplace
Year Founded: 2006

What We Do

We’re the world’s largest content recommendation platform, delighting audiences with engaging, personalized content recommendations while serving as the primary native monetization partner and platform for the world’s top digital media companies. Outbrain was founded with the goal of developing the world's best platform for the continual discovery of high-quality content. You've probably seen us before and didn't know it was Outbrain. In fact, we bet you've clicked on one of our links. 'Cause they're pretty good.

Why Work With Us

Community is what Outbrainers love most. No matter which office, all Outbrainers work together toward a common, discovery-driven purpose—and we come together to celebrate each others hard work. Work-life balance isn’t just a phrase here—it’s vital to our organization's inner workings!

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Outbrain Offices

Hybrid Workspace

Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.

With a hybrid working model, we work how it best suits us - we come to the office for collaboration and stay at home to focus and re-energize.

Typical time on-site: 3 days a week
HQNew York, NY
Outbrain’s New York City office is our company headquarters and the heart of Outbrain’s culture. NYC is where our company was founded and is still led by those original founders today. We recently moved into a brand new office in the beautiful and lively Flatiron District.

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