Data Science Intern at Moloco

Redwood City, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

InternshipExperience Level

InternshipJob Type

UnknownVisa

Advertising Technology, Machine LearningIndustries

Requirements

Able and willing to work from our Redwood City, CA. office
Must be able to work full-time (40-hours per week) for 12-weeks during the summer of 2026 (May - September)
Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's, Master’s or PhD program in a technical or quantitative discipline
Candidates pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree must be graduating and obtaining the degree by June of 2027

Responsibilities

Work on and improve various components of our ad-tech stack including ranking, retrieval, auction/bidding and budget pacing
Conduct deep-dive analysis to influence R&D decisions and strategies: analyze a large dataset with queries and scripts, extract valuable signals out of noise, and produce actionable insights into how we could optimize Moloco’s complex bidding system
Design and deploy advanced optimization approaches to improve our ad-delivery: identifying the best ranking, retrieval and bidding strategies that strike the right balance between ROI and revenue trade-offs
Validate and quantify the efficiency and performance gain from hypotheses through rigorous simulation and modeling
Develop a robust experiment design and metric framework, and provide reliable and unbiased insights for product and business decision making
Stay up-to-date with the latest researches and developments in experimentation and causal inference, and identify opportunities of applying these techniques to business challenges

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Machine Learning

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What kind of projects will I work on as a Data Science Intern?

You will work on improving components of the ad-tech stack like ranking, retrieval, auction/bidding, and budget pacing, conduct deep-dive analyses on large datasets to influence R&D decisions, and design advanced optimization approaches for ad-delivery.

What is the compensation for the Data Science Intern position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

Is the Data Science Intern role remote or office-based?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What skills are needed for the Data Science Intern role?

The role requires a deep understanding of ML and infra systems, ability to analyze large datasets with queries and scripts, extract signals from noise, produce actionable insights, and design optimization approaches.

What is the company culture like at Moloco?

Moloco fosters a culture of inclusion, authenticity, and belonging, with diversity of talent and thought as a critical component. It is a 2024-certified Great Place to Work and emphasizes creating a diverse workforce as core to its existence.

Moloco

Machine learning for user acquisition and monetization

About Moloco

Moloco helps businesses in the digital advertising industry acquire and re-engage high-value users by using machine learning and first-party data. Their services optimize advertising efforts based on real-time data, allowing clients to achieve their unique business goals regardless of budget or location. Unlike competitors, Moloco focuses on maximizing the value of every user and delivering outcomes that align with advertisers' objectives. The company's goal is to expand clients' user bases and increase revenue through effective performance advertising.

Redwood City, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2013Year Founded

$186.4MTotal Funding

SERIES_CCompany Stage

Fintech, AI & Machine LearningIndustries

501-1,000Employees

Benefits

Comprehensive health and wellness: Competitive health, dental, vision and life insurance (covered at 100% for you) and your family.

Professional development: Teach yourself something new and get reimbursed each year for your professional development.

Food and snacks: Enjoy lunch on us. We bring lunch in for employees everyday, In addition, our micro-kitchens are filled with healthy snacks and beverages for you to enjoy

Paid parental leave: Our maternity/paternity leave plan also has you covered when you welcome a new child into your family.

Unlimited vacation: We encourage team members to take time off to relax and recharge with our flexible paid time off policy.

Financial benefits: We provide stock options and generous 401k/pension with an employer match that helps you prepare for your future.

Risks

Increased competition from AI-driven platforms like The Trade Desk may erode market share.

Rapid expansion in India may face regulatory and cultural challenges.

Dependence on large partnerships poses risks if these are disrupted or terminated.

Differentiation

Moloco leverages first-party data for precise user targeting and engagement.

The company uses machine learning to optimize advertising campaigns for unique business goals.

Moloco's partnerships with major brands enhance its credibility and market reach.

Upsides

Expansion into India aligns with growing digital ad spend in emerging markets.

Partnerships in streaming services tap into the rising connected TV ad opportunities.

Investment in Topsort positions Moloco in the growing retail media network sector.

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Data Science Intern at Moloco

Requirements

Responsibilities

Skills

Questions & Answers

Moloco

About Moloco

Benefits

Comprehensive health and wellness: Competitive health, dental, vision and life insurance (covered at 100% for you) and your family.

Professional development: Teach yourself something new and get reimbursed each year for your professional development.

Food and snacks: Enjoy lunch on us. We bring lunch in for employees everyday, In addition, our micro-kitchens are filled with healthy snacks and beverages for you to enjoy

Paid parental leave: Our maternity/paternity leave plan also has you covered when you welcome a new child into your family.

Unlimited vacation: We encourage team members to take time off to relax and recharge with our flexible paid time off policy.

Financial benefits: We provide stock options and generous 401k/pension with an employer match that helps you prepare for your future.

Risks

Increased competition from AI-driven platforms like The Trade Desk may erode market share.

Rapid expansion in India may face regulatory and cultural challenges.

Dependence on large partnerships poses risks if these are disrupted or terminated.

Differentiation

Moloco leverages first-party data for precise user targeting and engagement.

The company uses machine learning to optimize advertising campaigns for unique business goals.

Moloco's partnerships with major brands enhance its credibility and market reach.

Upsides

Expansion into India aligns with growing digital ad spend in emerging markets.

Partnerships in streaming services tap into the rising connected TV ad opportunities.

Investment in Topsort positions Moloco in the growing retail media network sector.

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