Software Engineer Intern at Moloco

Redwood City, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

InternshipExperience Level

InternshipJob Type

UnknownVisa

Machine Learning, Advertising TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

Able and willing to work from our Seattle, WA or 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 Computer Science, or a related technical field
Candidates pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree must be graduating and obtaining their degree by June of 2027
Preferred Qualifications
Strong background in data structures and algorithms
Strong coding and problem solving skills
Familiar with distributed systems

Responsibilities

Adding features to our high-performance, low-latency backend servers
Enhancing our system in various aspects including but not limited to scalability, availability, and performance
Developing novel improvements to pricing theory and/or algorithms
Designing / planning / shipping new features in collaboration with other engineers, PMs and UI Designers
Developing internal tools to enhance developer productivity and system efficiency
Turning unstructured logs, messages, and events into structured data that can be utilized for analytics, ML, and more
Designing and implementing the backend data pipelines for manipulating and managing big data
Developing APIs to deliver and / or demonstrate the results of advertising campaigns to customers

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this a remote position or does it require working from an office?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What kind of projects will I work on as a Software Engineer Intern?

Interns work on projects such as adding features to high-performance backend servers, enhancing system scalability, availability, and performance, developing improvements to pricing theory and algorithms, and designing and shipping new features with other team members.

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. They emphasize creating a diverse workforce and view it as their superpower to achieve their mission.

What compensation or salary can I expect for the Software Engineer Intern role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What makes a strong candidate for the Software Engineer Intern position?

Moloco seeks exceptional interns to join as full team members treated as junior engineers with the same expectations, project opportunities, and responsibilities, emphasizing only the best engineering talent for building their ML-based ad-serving platform.

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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