The Role
The Sr. Machine Learning Engineer will join our Nexxen DSP Software Development group. In this hands-on role, you will work in close collaboration with data scientists to build the next generation of applied data science infrastructure for real-time performance optimization and machine learning solutions. The right person for this role should be experienced in crafting implementation for either machine learning technologies or data-driven algorithms. If you are someone who is proactive and innovative in these domains, this is a phenomenal role for you!
This role will be based in the New York City office. Our team follows a hybrid schedule working in-office three days a week and remotely for the rest. This is an exempt position.
What you will do
Develop critical high-performance, large-scale services for Nexxen DSP Programmatic integrations and Platform product
Drive ground-breaking innovation and apply state of the art AI and machine learning in a variety of areas to enhance real-time ad scoring and ranking system for bid optimization
Develop scalable and efficient approaches for large scale data analysis and model development
Build and experiment new algorithms and models end-to-end, from production rollout to continuous optimization
Collaborate with data scientists, engineering teams, product managers, and program managers in an open and creative environment
Help troubleshoot production and customer issues
Follow agile methodologies and work in a fast-paced environment where one can quickly see the results of the work being performed
What you will bring
Bachelor in Computer science or related field of study
5+ years of engineering experience working at leading technology companies.
A history of successfully taking ownership of features/functionality and delivering end-to-end project
Strong knowledge of and experience implementing AI/ML technologies (Neural Network, ONNX), mathematics, and statistics
Expertise in Java, Python, and Scala
In-depth knowledge of data structures and algorithms
Experience building applications on top of large-scale ML/DL frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch)
Expertise working with data processing tech stack (Spark, MapReduce)
Expertise in building data-driven services and applications (ETL)
Experienced with interdisciplinary collaborations with Data Science, Product, and Business stakeholders
A proven track record of thriving in a fast-paced, data-driven, and collaborative work environment is required
Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate complex concepts to non-technical stakeholders
Extra Credit if you Bring
MS or PhD in computer science or equivalent experience.
Experience within AdTech industry.
Experience in LLM and GenAI.
At Nexxen, we value our differences, varied experiences, and collective contribution. We know that not everyone takes the same career path, so if you don’t match this job description perfectly, don’t worry! We would rather see your application than risk missing out on your potential to make an impact.
In support of pay transparency and equity, the minimum and maximum full-time annual base salary for this role is $180,000 - $220,00 at the time of posting, with the potential of an incentive or bonus. While this is our reasonable expectation this is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, actual compensation is influenced by a wide range of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, education, certifications, responsibility, and geographic location. Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location. We offer a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability insurance, 401(k), EAP, parental leave, unlimited vacation, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available will vary depending on the state, start date, and employment type. Our Talent Acquisition team will be happy to answer any questions you may have.
At Nexxen, we value our differences, varied experiences, and collective contribution. We know that not everyone takes the same career path, so if you don’t match this job description perfectly, don’t worry! We would rather see your application than risk missing out on your potential to make an impact.
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