Full-time · On-site
Lead Machine Learning Engineer
This is a high-impact leadership role within a mature AdTech firm, focusing on the intersection of search intent and machine learning. The position is ideal for an engineer who thrives on the challenge of millisecond-level latency and wants to see their models drive immediate commercial value. It offers a unique blend of established stability and the innovation of a modern AI-driven platform.
adMarketplace · New York, New York, United States · Posted 17 April 2026
The role
Overview
This is a high-impact leadership role within a mature AdTech firm, focusing on the intersection of search intent and machine learning. The position is ideal for an engineer who thrives on the challenge of millisecond-level latency and wants to see their models drive immediate commercial value. It offers a unique blend of established stability and the innovation of a modern AI-driven platform.
What they need
Requirements & Skills
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee the full ML lifecycle from data ingestion to production deployment
- Optimize ad-serving platforms for relevancy, yield, and bidding efficiency
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align technical projects with business goals
- Develop advanced search solutions using vector search and predictive analytics
- Mentor engineering staff and contribute to the technical growth of the AI/ML organization
Essential
- Extensive experience in the end-to-end lifecycle management of Machine Learning models
- Proven track record of building and optimizing models for ultra-low-latency production environments
- Strong background in predictive modeling and yield optimization
- Experience working within the search or advertising technology (AdTech) ecosystem
- Ability to collaborate across departments including Product, Business, and Engineering
Preferred
- Experience with vector search technology and its application in advertising
- Previous experience in a leadership or mentoring capacity within an engineering team
- Familiarity with AI chat surfaces and next-generation discovery platforms
Key Skills
Machine Learning EngineeringPredictive ModelingVector Search TechnologyLow-latency Systems ArchitectureYield OptimizationBidding Performance AlgorithmsStrategic Technical Planning
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Perks
Benefits & perks
- Clear career progression and professional development paths
- Intellectually stimulating and dynamic work environment
- Opportunity to work with cutting-edge vector search and AI technology
- Collaborative and award-winning company culture (5Cs)
- Exposure to high-scale, global marketplace operations
Next step
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