Cognitiv
Staff Research Scientist, AdTech Product Innovation
San Mateo, CA · Staff+
Sponsorship not specified$200k-$270kDetected 20 hours ago
PythonC++Distributed SystemsData StructuresAlgorithmsAWSGCPAzureCloud PlatformsMachine LearningDeep LearningPyTorchSparkData ScienceNLPLLMsStatisticsA/B TestingElectrical EngineeringSignal ProcessingResearchLeadershipCommunicationCollaboration
About the role
- You'll contribute to cutting-edge research in deep learning and LLMs while advancing Cognitiv's real-time bidding and recommendation systems at production scale.
- This role sits at the intersection of applied research and high-performance machine learning systems.
Responsibilities
- Advance AdTech Performance. Improve model accuracy, scalability, and efficiency to drive ad targeting, bidding performance, and audience relevance.
- Collaborate Cross-Functionally. Work closely with data science, engineering, product, and platform teams to solve complex technical challenges and deliver impactful ML solutions.
- Contribute Technical Expertise. Provide thoughtful technical input through design discussions, experimentation reviews, and collaboration with other researchers and engineers.
- Transformativ - We support your growth with training, mentorship, and flexibility.
Requirements
- Engineering Excellence: Proficiency in Python with strong foundations in algorithms, data structures, and software engineering principles
- Collaborative Communicator: Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively across research and engineering teams in a fast-paced environment.
- Familiarity with big data frameworks (Spark, Hadoop) and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure).
- Strong C++ programming ability is a significant advantage alongside Python expertise.
- Proficiency in Python with strong foundations in algorithms, data structures, and software engineering principles
Nice to have
- Are you ready to revolutionize the advertising industry?
- Now, we're growing!
- AdTech & RTB Experience.
- Prior exposure to advertising technology and real-time bidding (RTB) systems is a strong plus.
Skills
- Core Tools - Python, PyTorch, deep learning architectures (transformers, recommendation models).
- Traditional ML - XGBoost, PCA.
- Big Data / Infra - Spark, Hadoop, distributed training systems.
- Cloud Platforms - AWS, GCP, or Azure.
- Bonus - C++.
Compensation
- $200,000 - $270,000 USD Base Salary + Equity
Benefits
- Base salary is just one part of your total rewards at Cognitiv-you'll also receive equity and a comprehensive benefits package.
- Medical, Dental and Vision plan for US employees & Extended Health Benefits for Canadian employees
- 12 weeks paid parental leave + 4 weeks WFH
- Unlimited PTO + Work-From-Anywhere August
- Equity for all employees
- Health & wellness stipend + cell phone reimbursement
- Parking (CA, WA, Vancouver offices) & pre-tax commuter benefits
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