Liftoff is a leading AI-powered performance marketing platform for the mobile app economy. 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.
Liftoff’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.
About the Bidding Intelligence group
The Bidding Intelligence group is responsible for several of Liftoff's most fundamental performance systems in addition to identifying and developing greenfield areas. Liftoff operates and bids in millions of auctions per second. To drive value for our customers, we must continuously find ways to use a variety of data sources to train deep learning models and develop innovative approaches to make the right bidding decision in every auction.
As a Machine Learning Engineer on the Bidding Intelligence group, you will:
- Build state-of-the-art deep learning models to make accurate bidding decisions in millions of auctions per second
- Work with an experienced team of ML, Software, and Infrastructure Engineers
- Design, engineer & implement reliable, scalable, and cost-efficient systems
- Achieve core business objectives by enabling next generation ML models and technologies
- Utilize vendor-based products (AWS, Weights & Biases, etc.), open source technologies (PyTorch, PySpark, etc.), and in-house tooling
Desired qualities and experiences:
- 10+ years of industry experience in Machine Learning, Software Engineering and/or Infrastructure
- 5+ years of industry experience applying Machine Learning to large scale problems
- Very strong coding ability
- Good team communication and collaboration skills
- B.S. or higher in Computer Science (PhD is a plus)
Nice to have:
- Previous experience in ad-tech
- Experience building machine learning tooling and/or platforms
- Python, Golang
- ML, PyTorch, PySpark
- Game theory, auction theory
Location:
This 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, TX, UT, and WA.
We are a remote-first company with US hubs in Redwood City, Los Angeles, and New York City.
Travel Expectations:
We 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.
Compensation:
Liftoff 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 candidate's location and experience. The following are our base salary ranges for this role:
- SF Bay Area, Los Angeles/Orange County, NYC, Seattle: $285,000 - $345,000
- Olympia, Austin, San Diego, Santa Barbara, Boston: $265,000 - $320,000
- All other cities and towns in our approved states: $265,000 - $320,000
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Liftoff 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.
Liftoff’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.
Liftoff is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Agency and Third Party Recruiter Notice:
Liftoff does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies in response to job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers or Recruiting Team. All candidates must be submitted via our Applicant Tracking System by approved Liftoff vendors who have been expressly requested to make a submission by our Recruiting Team for a specific job opening. No placement fees will be paid to any firm unless such a request has been made by the Liftoff Recruiting Team and such a candidate was submitted to the Liftoff Recruiting Team via our Applicant Tracking System.
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Liftoff is a leading AI-powered performance marketing platform for the mobile app economy. 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.
Liftoff’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.
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Join Liftoff, where innovation meets impact in a fast-changing global market. We’re a remote-first, hybrid-optional company driven by our values—Growth Mindset, Data-Driven, Agency & Urgency, and Togetherness. Our R&D and GTM teams solve complex technical challenges at scale, while our G&A pros keep us moving fast and supported.
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