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.
- You'll be working with a world class engineering team who gets things done
- You’ll be working on solving one of the most rigorous problems in the machine learning space
- We heavily prioritize rapid experimentation and data collection so that we can try out new product ideas quickly and evaluate them rigorously
- Develop new ideas to improve our machine learning platform and models
- Develop experimentation plans via brainstorming, market research, and deep analysis
- Work with a world class team of engineers who are strong in both machine learning and software engineering
- Continuously adapt the product roadmap to new data and findings that arise frequently when working with a complex machine learning driven system
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience working closely with software and machine learning engineers and shipping technical data driven products
- 8+ years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree, 6 years with a Master or 3 years with a PhD.
- A strong mathematics, computer science, and/or machine learning background
- Solid analytical reasoning and cost-benefit analysis
- Strong data analysis and visualization skills
- SQL and basic proficiency with a scripting language (e.g. Python, R)
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Experience in analytics, mobile advertising, or machine learning at scale is a plus.
- Loads of passion for building great products and growing a great company!
Location:
Liftoff follows a philosophy of "remote first, come together meaningfully" and allows employees to be based from a number of different states where we have entities in the United States (CA, CO, ID, IL, FL, GA, MA, MI, MN, MO, NJ, NV, NY, OR, PA, TX, UT, and WA.)
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 salary ranges for this role:
- SF Bay Area, NYC, Los Angeles/Orange County, Seattle: $235,000 - $270,000
- All other CA cities, Portland, All other WA cities, Denver, Austin, Boston: $216,000 - $248,000
- All other cities and towns in our approved states: $202,000 - $232,000
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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.
Skills Required
- 3+ years of experience working closely with software and machine learning engineers and shipping technical data driven products
- 8+ years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree, 6 years with a Master's or 3 years with a PhD
- Strong mathematics, computer science, and/or machine learning background
- Solid analytical reasoning and cost-benefit analysis
- Strong data analysis and visualization skills
- SQL and basic proficiency with a scripting language (e.g., Python, R)
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Experience in analytics, mobile advertising, or machine learning at scale is a plus
- Loads of passion for building great products and growing a great company!
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What We Do
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. Come join the rocket ship! 🚀
Why Work With Us
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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Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
We are a remote first company with Hubs located around the world. These Hubs are a place for employees and teams to gather for purposeful, collaborative and productive work and to host events throughout the year.
