Research Engineer
Mopub
About AppLovin
AppLovin makes technologies that help businesses of every size connect to their ideal customers. The company provides end-to-end software and AI solutions for businesses to reach, monetize and grow their global audiences. For more information about AppLovin, visit: www.applovin.com.
To deliver on this mission, our global team is composed of team members with life experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives that mirror our developers and customers around the world. At AppLovin, we are intentional about the team and culture we are building, seeking candidates who are outstanding in their own right and also demonstrate their support of others.
Fortune recognizes AppLovin as one of the Best Workplaces in the Bay Area, and the company has been a Certified Great Place to Work for the last four years (2021-2024). Check out the rest of our awards HERE.
About the Research Engineering Team:
Would you like to be part of a dynamic team that solves complex challenges and drives innovation in ad personalization for over 1.4 billion daily active users? Our Research Engineering team develops end-to-end services that power personalized ad delivery, leveraging cutting-edge AI technologies and data-driven engineering to enhance advertiser effectiveness and user experience. If you’re a Frontend Engineer that has worked on HCI and UX design or a Backend Engineer who cares deeply about product design and has a lens of HCI and UX, we’d love to talk!
What We Look For:
- Deep Curiosity & Problem-Solving: We seek self-starters who thrive in ambiguity, enjoy tackling open-ended challenges, and experiment to find the best solutions.
- Technical Versatility: Strong backend engineering skills, product and data intuition, and a fast learning curve are key. ML experience is a plus but not required!
- Data-Driven Engineering: Data informs every decision we make, helping us build scalable, high-impact solutions that continuously improve.
- Experience Level: 0 to 4 years of industry experience in software engineering, data engineering, or a related field.
What You’ll Do:
- Engineer features from user journey data to refine machine learning models and improve ad relevance.
- Design and develop scalable backend services that power our personalized ad delivery infrastructure.
- Research and experiment with Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), UI/UX, and product designs to craft engaging and effective ad experiences.
- Leverage AI technologies, including generative models, to enhance ad personalization and optimize campaign performance.
AppLovin provides a competitive total compensation package with a pay for performance rewards approach. Total compensation at AppLovin is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Depending on the position offered, equity, and other forms of incentive compensation (as applicable) may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to dental, vision, and other benefits.