Senior/Staff Machine Learning Engineer at StackAdapt

Canada

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
AdTech, Digital Advertising, Marketing TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • Ability to take an ambiguously defined task and break it down into actionable steps
  • Ability to follow through complex projects to completion, both by independent implementation and by coordinating others
  • Deep understanding of algorithm and software design, concurrency, and data structures
  • Experience in implementing probabilistic or machine learning algorithms
  • Experience in designing scalable distributed systems
  • A high GPA from a well-respected Computer Science program or equivalent experience in a competitive, innovative, tech company
  • Enjoy working in a friendly, collaborative environment with others

Responsibilities

  • Design modular and scalable real time data pipelines to handle huge datasets
  • Suggest, implement, and coordinate architectural improvements for big data ML pipelines
  • Understand and implement custom ML algorithms in a low latency environment
  • Work on microservice architectures that run training, inference, and monitoring on thousands of ML models concurrently

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Machine LearningData PipelinesBig DataMicroservicesReal-time ProcessingLow LatencyModel TrainingModel InferenceModel Monitoring

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this position remote-friendly?

StackAdapt is a Remote First company and is open to candidates located anywhere in Canada for this position.

What are the key skills required for this Machine Learning Engineer role?

Key skills include deep understanding of algorithm and software design, concurrency, and data structures; experience in implementing probabilistic or machine learning algorithms; and experience in designing scalable distributed systems.

What benefits does StackAdapt offer?

Benefits include highly competitive salary, retirement/401K/pension savings, competitive paid time off including birthdays off, health benefits from day one, work from home reimbursements, optional WeWork membership, mental health care platform, training programs, and support for personal development.

What is the company culture like at StackAdapt?

StackAdapt offers a friendly, collaborative environment, with a Remote First approach and resources like WeWork hubs for those wanting a change from home office.

What makes a strong candidate for this role?

Strong candidates can take ambiguously defined tasks and break them into actionable steps, follow through on complex projects independently or by coordinating others, and have a high GPA from a respected CS program or equivalent experience in a competitive tech company.

StackAdapt

Programmatic advertising and digital marketing platform

About StackAdapt

StackAdapt specializes in programmatic advertising, which uses software to automate the buying of digital ads. The company provides a platform that enables businesses to run display, video, and native advertising campaigns efficiently. Its main product is a Demand Side Platform (DSP) that allows advertisers to purchase digital ad space in real-time, ensuring that ads reach the right audience at the right moment. Unlike many competitors, StackAdapt does not require monthly minimum spending, giving clients flexibility in their advertising budgets. The company also offers a Creative Studio to help clients enhance their ad content for better results. StackAdapt is particularly recognized for its expertise in native advertising, boasting the largest scale in the industry with numerous integrations and partnerships. The goal of StackAdapt is to empower agencies and brands to maximize their digital advertising efforts through a comprehensive and flexible platform.

Toronto, CanadaHeadquarters
2014Year Founded
$4.2MTotal Funding
SERIES_BCompany Stage
Consumer Software, EntertainmentIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Mental Health Support
401(k) Company Match
401(k) Retirement Plan
Paid Vacation
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Remote Work Options
Work-from-home reimbursements
Professional Development Budget
Conference Attendance Budget
Parental Leave
Company Equity
Competitive salary + equity
Flexible Work Hours
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Wellness Program
Gym Membership

Risks

Emerging DSPs with innovative features may erode StackAdapt's market share.
Stricter privacy regulations could impact StackAdapt's data-driven advertising strategies.
Economic downturns may lead to reduced advertising budgets, affecting StackAdapt's revenue.

Differentiation

StackAdapt offers no monthly minimums, providing flexibility for seasonal advertising demands.
The platform boasts the largest scale for native advertising with 30 integrations.
StackAdapt's Creative Studio optimizes ad content for better performance.

Upsides

StackAdapt's collaboration with Channel 4 expands broadcast advertising opportunities in the UK.
The launch of self-serve brand lift tools in APAC enhances campaign management flexibility.
Partnership with DoubleVerify improves post-impression measurement tracking for advertisers.

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