Machine Learning Engineer III

About the role

We are seeking a Machine Learning Engineer II to join our Advertising Technology team, where we build and operate large-scale batch and real-time ML systems that power pricing, inventory optimization, ranking, and trust & safety across the ad platform. This role sits at the intersection of machine learning, distributed systems, and MLOps, directly influencing how models are designed, deployed, and operated in production at scale. You will work closely with Software Engineering, Data Science, Product, and Platform teams to translate modeling ideas into reliable, observable, and scalable ML systems, while setting technical direction, raising engineering standards, and mentoring others as the platform and business grow.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable batch and real-time ML pipelines to support advertising delivery and optimization across channels
• Operationalize ML models developed by ML scientists, integrating them with ad delivery, bidding, ranking, and campaign management systems
• Build and maintain reliable data pipelines to ingest, process, and transform large-scale ad impressions, clicks, and conversion data
• Partner closely with ads product, engineering, analytics, and business teams to align ML solutions with marketplace and revenue goals
• Enable low-latency inference and real-time decisioning for advertising systems serving millions of users across multiple brands and surfaces
• Develop reusable components, APIs, and orchestration workflows to support experimentation, deployment, and rapid iteration in ad systems
• Ensure reliability, scalability, and performance of ML-powered ad systems through robust monitoring, alerting, and continuous optimization

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or a related quantitative field
• 3 years+ of industry experience working with machine learning or data-driven systems
• Proficiency in Python and familiarity with ML frameworks such as PyTorch or TensorFlow
• Solid understanding of machine learning fundamentals, including supervised learning, feature engineering, model evaluation, and basic bias/variance tradeoffs
• Experience working with data pipelines and large datasets, using tools such as Spark, SQL, or similar
• Familiarity with software engineering fundamentals, including version control, testing, and basic system design
• Ability to collaborate effectively and communicate technical concepts clearly

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience contributing to production ML systems, including model training, evaluation, or inference pipelines
• Familiarity with distributed data processing (Spark, Databricks) and cloud environments (AWS preferred)
• Exposure to MLOps concepts, such as model deployment, monitoring, or retraining workflows
• Experience building or experimenting with ranking, prediction, classification, recommendation, or NLP models
• Basic familiarity with real-time or near–real-time ML systems
• Background or interest in ads, marketplaces, e-commerce, or travel platforms

Please note that this role is only available in San Jose, CA or Seattle, WA, in alignment with our flexible work model, which requires employees to be in the office at least three days a week. We are unable to offer relocation assistance for this role.

Pay

The total cash range for this position in San Jose is $157,500.00 to $220,500.00. Employees in this role have the potential to increase their pay up to $252,000.00, which is the top of the range, based on ongoing, demonstrated, and sustained performance in the role.

The total cash range for this position in Seattle is $146,000.00 to $204,500.00. Employees in this role have the potential to increase their pay up to $233,500.00, which is the top of the range, based on ongoing, demonstrated, and sustained performance in the role.

Starting pay for this role will vary based on multiple factors, including location, available budget, and an individual’s knowledge, skills, and experience. Pay ranges may be modified in the future.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness and travel reimbursement
• Travel discounts
• International Airlines Travel Agent Network (IATAN) membership