Senior Software Engineer - Moloco Commerce Media - Retrieval and Recommendation

About Moloco: Moloco is a machine learning company empowering organizations of all sizes to grow and unlock the full value of their unique first-party data, elevating the traditional path to performance advertising. While the largest technology companies have proven the speed and scale of ad-targeting utilizing data- the same robust performance powered by machine learning has previously been unavailable beyond their platforms. That's where Moloco steps in. With Moloco's powerful combination of cutting-edge machine learning technologies, we play a unique and visible role in shaping the digital economy, all while allowing companies to stay independent and scale. An industry leader at the nexus of machine learning, performance marketing, and visionary product infrastructure, Moloco is advancing the advertising technology industry. We ranked in the top 10% of the Inc. 5000 fastest-growing private companies for 2023. Recognized as one of 46 leading Cloud Computing companies, receiving the Stratus Award for 2023. In 2023, we received Google's Cloud DevOps Dreamers Award, a recognition given to companies that are implementing DevOps practices to drive organizational success and high performance. Lastly, Moloco is a 2024-certified Great Place to Work Check us out on Glassdoor and be sure to get an inside look at working at Moloco on Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube. Moloco is headquartered in Silicon Valley, with offices in San Francisco, New York, Los Angeles, Seattle, London, Berlin, Seoul, Singapore, Beijing, Gurgaon, Bangalore, Tel Aviv and Tokyo. Creating a diverse workforce and a culture of inclusion and belonging is core to our existence. To reach our goals, diversity of talent and thought is a critical component of how we operate as an organization. Our workforce is our superpower, and we know that fostering a culture of inclusion, authenticity, and belonging will allow us the greatest opportunity to carry out our mission to empower businesses of all sizes to grow through operational machine learning. Moloco is a truly rewarding place to work and in an exciting period of growth, which you could be a part of. Join us today and apply now The Impact You'll Be Contributing to Moloco: Lead the design, development, and optimization of scalable and high-performance information retrieval and recommendation systems that power Moloco Commerce Media (MCM) products. Architect robust and reliable distributed systems that handle millions of requests per second for ad serving, ranking, and recommendations. Ensure the scalability, performance, and availability of Moloco's retrieval and recommendation engines, identifying bottlenecks and implementing improvements. The Opportunity: Drive innovation in MCM's retrieval and recommendation platforms, setting the technical vision and roadmap. Design and implement cutting-edge retrieval techniques like inverted indexes, vector databases, and approximate nearest neighbor search. Develop efficient data ingestion pipelines and indexing/serving layers for large-scale datasets. Collaborate with machine learning engineers and data scientists to integrate retrieval systems into ranking and recommendation workflows. Optimize cloud infrastructure and leverage technologies like Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud data platforms (AWS, GCP) for deployment and scaling. Mentor and provide technical leadership to a team of engineers, promoting best practices and Moloco's engineering standards. How Do I Know if the Role is Right For Me? 6 years of experience building scalable and performant distributed systems, with a focus on information retrieval technologies. Strong background in system design, from requirements gathering to production implementation and monitoring. Expertise in modern programming languages (e.g., Java, C#, Go, C++) and cloud/big data platforms (AWS, GCP, Beam, Spark). Experience with large-scale data processing pipelines, database schema design, and integration testing. Proven ability to lead and mentor engineering teams, fostering an environment of continuous learning and growth. Outstanding problem-solving skills and a passion for delivering high-quality, innovative solutions. Interest and experience in developing retrieval systems for ranking and recommendation platforms in the advertising or e-commerce domains. Bachelor's degree or above in Computer Science or a related technical field (Master's preferred). Our Compensation And Benefits (for United States Residents Only) In accordance with various state laws, the range provided is a reasonable estimate of the base compensation for this role. The actual amount may be higher or lower, based on non-discriminatory factors such as experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. We also offer a competitive benefits package. Base Compensation Range: $155,904-$233,856 USD Moloco Thrive: Benefits and Well-Being: We take care of you and create the conditions for you to do the best work of your career. Through a lens of inclusion, we offer innovative benefits that empower our employees to take care of themselves and their families so they can do the best work of their lives. For an overview of our global benefits, click here. 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. Additional Resources: Moloco Company Blog Moloco Leadership Moloco Newsroom Equal Opportunity: Moloco is an equal opportunity employer. As we highly value diversity in our current and future employees, we do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, sex and gender, gender expression, and gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Candidate Privacy Notice: Your privacy matters to us. By applying, you acknowledge that you've reviewed our Candidate Privacy Notice.