Senior Software Engineer - Data Engineering - Moloco Commerce Media

About Moloco

Moloco builds some of the most powerful AI advertising solutions in the world. Our name—short for "machine learning company"—reflects our core mission: democratizing access to the advanced AI that has historically been reserved for tech giants. Led by machine learning pioneers who built some of the most successful ad systems at Google, including YouTube's monetization engine and key search advertising technologies, we're transforming how businesses grow and compete in the digital economy.

Built with AI from day one, Moloco’s planet-scale machine learning platform powers a suite of solutions for advertising growth and monetization. Moloco Ads is an AI-powered platform that delivers real business outcomes for mobile app marketers through performance-based user acquisition. Moloco Commerce Media enables retailers and marketplaces to build revenue-generating ad businesses that balance user experience and advertiser performance.

Moloco is headquartered in Silicon Valley, with offices in Seattle, New York, San Francisco, Seoul, Beijing, Singapore, Gurgaon, Tokyo, Shanghai, London, Tel Aviv, and Berlin.

The Impact You’ll Be Contributing to Moloco

• Develop an ML-based online advertising platform for the rapidly growing retail media industry.
• Play a pivotal role designing, developing, and optimizing the data infrastructure and pipelines to build robust and scalable solutions that power Moloco’s data-driven products.
• Mentor others on the team and have the opportunity to lead high-impact projects.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop complex data pipelines and ETL processes for manipulating and managing big data.
• Improve cost effectiveness of data pipelines, storage, and databases, both independently and in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Design and implement data quality and governance processes to ensure data accuracy, consistency, and compliance.
• Enhance system scalability, availability, and performance across Moloco Commerce Media’s data infrastructure.
• Develop internal tools to boost developer productivity and system efficiency.
• Participate in cross-functional projects and initiatives, providing technical expertise and guidance.
• Collaborate with teams such as Infrastructure, Machine Learning, Data Science, Analytics, and Production to build the best ad platform.
• Tech lead a small team to contribute to high-impact projects.

Requirements

• 6+ years of software engineering experience using modern languages such as Java, C#, Go, C++, Python, and foundational SQL knowledge, with proficiency in SQL or NoSQL database technologies.
• Experience with computer systems architecture, operating systems, or distributed systems.
• Extensive experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) or equivalent on-premise systems.
• Strong programming fundamentals, testing practices, and knowledge of common algorithms and data structures.
• System design and development skills, especially in large-scale environments.
• Experience with at least one of the following: data modeling, analytics, data management, or big data processing/MapReduce.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills in ambiguous or evolving environments.
• Growth mindset, staying updated on emerging technologies and industry trends, and sharing knowledge with others.
• Effective communication and collaboration across teams.
• Deep, hands-on experience in ads infrastructure (bidding, pacing, budget optimization, or measurement) at large revenue scale is a plus.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Basic life insurance.
• Well-being benefits and perks.
• Up to 12 scheduled paid holidays per calendar year.
• One Thrive Day off per quarter.
• Flexible Time Off (FTO).
• Eligibility for a bonus and equity awards, determined by performance and the terms of the applicable plans.

Pay

The location for this role determines the base pay range. For base pay range purposes, location-based compensation is grouped into the following regions:

• Region A: Menlo Park Office, New York Office, SF Bay Area, New York Metro Area: $188,000—$259,440 USD
• Region B: Seattle Office, Seattle, Los Angeles/Orange County, San Diego, Austin, Boston, Washington DC Metro Area, Miami: $169,200—$233,496 USD
• Region C: All other U.S. locations: $159,800—$220,524 USD

Moloco Values

• Lead with Humility: Everyone’s voice is respected, valued, and heard. With humility, we become more open and accessible to each other. We win, lose, and learn together. Accountability and feedback are essential to our success.
• Uncapped Growth Mindset: We see all situations as opportunities to learn, grow, and improve as individuals and as an organization. We seek diverse perspectives, encourage curiosity, and promote experimentation to push the boundaries of what’s possible.
• Create Real Value: We pursue the most impactful opportunities with rigor and integrity. We take intelligent risks and make disciplined trade-offs to maintain deep focus. We help our customers win by delivering durable value.
• Go Further Together: We’re one team working towards one mission and vision. We collaborate proactively and inclusively, involving the right people at the right time and in the right way. We strive to create a more equitable workplace. We won’t let each other fail.