Analyst, Traffic Quality

About the role

The Traffic Quality team at Magnite is dedicated to safeguarding the trillions of transactions that flow through our platforms every day. Our mission is to ensure advertisers receive authentic engagement and maximum value, while proactively identifying and removing nefarious actors.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze various data sets to identify anomalies, patterns of invalid traffic (IVT), and sophisticated ad fraud schemes.
• Develop and refine detection models, heuristics, and automated rules to proactively catch and mitigate fraudulent behavior before it impacts advertisers.
• Evaluate traffic ecosystem health through continuous auditing, ensuring all platform transactions meet quality and compliance standards.
• Conduct deep-dive investigations into suspicious actors to uncover and dismantle malicious operations.
• Resolve complex traffic quality escalations and advertiser disputes, providing clear, data-driven justifications to maintain partner trust.
• Educate key stakeholders on inventory guidelines, resources, and optimization.
• Partner with Product and Engineering teams to design, test, and implement robust, scalable anti-fraud features and infrastructure.
• Translate complex data findings into clear, actionable insights and strategic recommendations for internal and external stakeholders.
• Uphold industry standards and best practices (such as MRC guidelines or TAG compliance) to ensure the platform remains a premier, trusted marketplace.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) required.
• 2+ years of experience in an Internet environment; 2 years of ad-tech experience a plus.
• Prior experience in client-facing roles.
• Expert-level proficiency in Excel, with the ability to manipulate large datasets, build models, and utilize advanced functions (e.g. pivot tables, VLOOKUP, etc) to uncover trends.
• Experience writing and executing SQL queries to extract and analyze data from relational databases; highly preferred.
• A solid understanding of basic internet protocols and web technologies, including how IP addresses work, user agent strings, and how to perform basic network call tracing (e.g., using browser developer tools or inspecting network logs).
• A natural problem-solver who doesn't just look at data points, but connects the dots to understand the bigger picture and spot subtle anomalies.
• A deep desire to dig beneath the surface, ask the right questions, and figure out the "why" behind suspicious patterns.
• The ability to articulate your findings clearly and confidently defend your data-driven ideas and conclusions when challenged.
• A fast learner who thrives in a dynamic environment and can quickly adapt to the rapidly evolving tactics of nefarious actors.
• A strong ethical compass and a genuine desire to "do the right thing" to protect our advertisers, partners, and the integrity of our platform.

Qualifications

• None specified.

Skills

• Data analysis and interpretation.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• SQL query writing and database management.
• Understanding of internet protocols and web technologies.
• Problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Communication and presentation skills.
• Adherence to industry standards and best practices.

Benefits

• Base salary range: $65,000 – $75,000 in Colorado.
• Annual performance-based bonus.
• Equity (NASDAQ: MGNI).
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Perks and benefits include:
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage from Day One.
• Generous time off.
• Holiday breaks and quarterly wellness days.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match.
• Disability and life insurance.
• Cell phone subsidy.
• Monthly fitness and reimbursement.
• Career growth.

Pay

• Base salary range: $65,000 – $75,000 in Colorado.

Schedule

• Hybrid Schedule (M/F remote, T/W/TH in-office).

Company Culture

• Hybrid schedule includes two remote workdays (Monday and Friday) and three in-office days (Tuesday through Thursday).
• Engaging office events and training opportunities.
• Community service and volunteer opportunities.
• Company-matched charitable contributions.
• Mental health resources.
• Structured career development initiatives and growth frameworks.
• Culture and inclusion programs.
• Bonusly peer-to-peer recognition platform.

About Us

The world's leading agencies and brands trust our platform to access brand-safe, high-quality ad inventory and execute billions of advertising transactions each month. Anchored in bustling New York City, sunny Los Angeles, mile-high Denver, historic London, and down under in Sydney, Magnite has offices across North America, EMEA, LATAM, and APAC.

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