Senior Software Engineer, Information Retrieval and Recommendations

Moloco is a cutting-edge machine learning company at the forefront of performance marketing and advertising technology. We empower organizations of all sizes to harness the full potential of their first-party data, revolutionizing the traditional approach to performance advertising. Our unique position allows companies to achieve the same robust ad-targeting performance as major tech giants while maintaining independence and scalability.

As an industry leader, Moloco has garnered significant recognition, including ranking in the top 10% of Inc. 5000's fastest-growing private companies for 2023, receiving the Stratus Award for Cloud Computing, and Google's Cloud DevOps Dreamers Award. We're also proud to be a 2024-certified Great Place to Work.

In this role as a Senior Software Engineer focused on Information Retrieval and Recommendations, you'll be at the heart of our innovation. You'll lead the design, development, and optimization of scalable systems that power Moloco Commerce Media (MCM) products, handling millions of requests per second. Your expertise in distributed systems, information retrieval technologies, and cloud platforms will be crucial in driving our technical vision forward.

Key responsibilities include:

• Architecting robust retrieval and recommendation engines
• Implementing cutting-edge techniques like inverted indexes and vector databases
• Developing efficient data ingestion pipelines for large-scale datasets
• Collaborating with ML engineers to integrate retrieval systems into ranking workflows
• Optimizing cloud infrastructure using technologies like Docker and Kubernetes

We're looking for candidates with 6+ years of experience in building scalable distributed systems, strong system design skills, and expertise in modern programming languages and cloud platforms. Your leadership abilities and passion for innovative solutions will be vital in mentoring our engineering team and fostering a culture of continuous learning.

At Moloco, we value diversity and inclusion, offering a competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits. Join us in shaping the future of advertising technology and apply now to be part of our exciting growth journey!