PubMatic
Senior/Principal Machine Learning Engineer, Performance DSP
Redwood City, California, USA · Principal · full-time
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$15,131 more — $165,131 — moves this role to Level II and 2 lottery entries. That figure is inside the range the employer already advertised.
Based on the DOL prevailing wage for this occupation and worksite, a base salary of $165,131 would place this position at wage Level II. That figure is within the posted range, and I'd like to target it. This role classifies under "Software Developers" for prevailing-wage purposes.
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About the role
- We are looking for a Lead Machine Learning Engineer with deep expertise in Performance advertising and a proven track record of architecting high-performance solutions that drive campaign success.
- Leveraging your strategic understanding of Performance DSP workflows, you will design cutting-edge algorithms and systems to optimize real-time bidding strategies, exceed advertiser KPIs, and maximize ROI ultimately increasing performance-driven spend on the PubMatic platform.
Responsibilities
- Architect and develop advanced features to shape Performance DSPs, optimizing ad formats such as interstitial video, rewarded video, and display ads.
- Design PubMatic's product offering to boost auction efficiency and align with Performance DSP workflows and expectations ensuring seamless integration, higher ROI for advertisers, and increase the DSP spend on the platform.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Product, Engineering, and the CTO team to align technical solutions with Performance DSP goals.
- Optimize attribution tracking, user value modelling, and ML-driven performance enhancements to maximize campaign impact.
Requirements
- 5+ years of engineering experience at a Performance DSP, coupled with a deep understanding of programmatic advertising workflows, RTB, audience targeting, and bid strategies.
- BS or MS degree in Computer Science or Mathematics Compensation and
Compensation
- $150,000 - $170,000 In accordance with applicable law, the above salary range provided is PubMatic's reasonable estimate of the base salary for this role.
- In addition to salary PubMatic also offers a bonus, restricted stock units and a competitive benefits package.
Benefits
- We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status Position Description a
- In addition to salary PubMatic also offers a bonus, restricted stock units and a competitive benefits package.
- Leverage machine learning and data-driven insights to enhance bid efficiency, campaign performance, and ad delivery strategies.
Equal opportunity
- PubMatic is proud to be an equal opportunity employer; we don't just value diversity, we promote and celebrate it.
- We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status Position Description a Responsibilities:
- Diversity and Inclusion: PubMatic is proud to be an
- equal opportunity employer; we don't just value diversity, we promote and celebrate it.
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