Software Engineer | Forecasting & Optimization
Location: US, CA, San Mateo
Department: Engineering
Employment type: Full-time
Industry: Marketing and Advertising
Function: Engineering
Required experience: Mid-Senior level
Required education: Bachelor's Degree

Company profile:
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Description:
Software Engineer | Forecasting + Optimization | San Mateo, CALooking for a smart engineers to work on our next-generation data mining and forecasting platform. The role involves working with business analysts and research scientists  to build innovative forecasting and optimization solutions for online advertising; building models and algorithms to solve challenging problems such as estimating the click-through-rate of ads, estimating the cost of ad impressions, estimating the supply of different types of impressions, classifying web pages and web sites, improving online auctions, and so forth; and processing terabytes of data to extract insights using data mining, statistics, and machine learning techniques.Responsibilities:Work closely with Research scientist in building predictive models based on millions of ad transactions.Deploy statistical methods for finding structure in large data sets Design A/B tests to determine effectiveness of various strategies. Define complex SQL and other data extraction schemes to gather and filter needed data.Mining large (terabyte scale) data sets to obtain actionable business insights or to explain business patternsDevelop, train, educate others in Statistical Sciences and other technical disciplines in research and business on the use of data mining methods and tools.

Requirements:
Desired Skills & Experience:BS in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or related field Deep and broad knowledge of data mining methods and tools Able to reduce problem to mathematical/statistical questions/hypotheses that can be answered through data miningStrong ability in data modeling by using machine learning techniquesDatabase experience required Strong programming skills Teamwork and leadership skills Self-management skills with a focus on results for timely and accurate completion of competing deliverablesPrior experience in advertising industry is a plus

Benefits:
Our core values drive our culture. This is what we believe: Why #URL_ddb080358fa5eecf5a67c649cfb4ffc343c484389f1bbaf2a1cb071e3f2b6e7e#? Watch our culture video to learn more.MAKE OUR CUSTOMERS SUCCESSFUL Our customers' success is ours. We live to solve their problems, improve their futures, and exceed their expectations. When our customers win, we win.SET THE BAR HIGH. We're trying to revolutionize an industry, so we can't be just good—we have to be the best. That means striving for the best team, product, and company on the planet.BE ACCOUNTABLE. We own our work. We keep our promises. And we always follow through. We take responsibility for failures, and humble bows for successes. There's no time for excuses and finger pointing.SHOW INTEGRITY. Forget loopholes, back doors, and shades of gray. We just say it. We are honest and straightforward with everyone. The only way we can bring clarity to a chaotic world is to walk-the-walk ourselves.MAKE EACH OTHER BETTER. Everything we achieve, we achieve together. Nobody is too important to grab a broom.ALWAYS MOVE FORWARD. We see the world as it could be, not just as it is. With our passion for finding new solutions to old problems, we're creating that new world. It's a future worth adapting to.The Benefits Generous paid time off to help you maintain a good work-life balanceFully catered lunches available everyday to all employees at the corporate officeOffices fully stocked with snacks and refreshments to keep you energized and productiveExtensive employee benefits and perks to show how much we value your effortsFun team events, company events, employee sponsored events, employee recognition awards, and more!