Senior/Staff Applied Machine Learning Scientist

StackAdapt

. Lead the creation and optimization of advanced machine learning algorithms to enhance advertising effectiveness and ROI .

Posted 11/1/2026full-timeRemote • United States, CanadaSenior💰 $160,000 - $220,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and optimizing machine learning algorithms to improve advertising effectiveness and ROI, with a strong foundation in statistics and optimization. Proficient in coding and data structures, capable of translating ambiguous tasks into actionable steps.

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Machine Learning AlgorithmsProduction-Grade ML ModelsStatistical AnalysisData StructuresCollaborative Environment

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Hard Skills

Machine LearningAlgorithm DevelopmentStatistical AnalysisOptimization TechniquesCoding Proficiency

Soft Skills

CollaborationProblem-SolvingAdaptability

Certifications & Qualifications

Masters DegreePhD

Industry Keywords

Advertising EffectivenessROIData PipelinesPrototypingTesting

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the creation and optimization of advanced machine learning algorithms to enhance advertising effectiveness and ROI
Own the end-to-end development of production-grade ML models, writing efficient, scalable code and collaborating with Machine Learning Engineers to deploy and integrate algorithms into live systems
Drive prototyping and rigorous testing of innovative algorithms and data pipelines using historical data to validate performance and scalability
Lead iterative improvements based on data-driven insights

Requirements

What you’ll need

3+ years of industry experience
Have a Masters degree or PhD in Computer Science, Statistics, Operations Research, or a related field, with dual degrees a plus
Have the ability to take an ambiguously defined task, and break it down into actionable steps
Have a comprehensive understanding of statistics, optimization and machine learning
Are proficient in coding, data structures, and algorithms
Enjoy working in a friendly, collaborative environment with others

Benefits

Comp & perks

Highly competitive salary
Retirement/ 401K/ Pension Savings globally
Competitive Paid time off packages including birthday's off!
Access to a comprehensive mental health care program
Health benefits from day one of employment
Work from home reimbursements
Optional global WeWork membership for those who want a change from their home office and hubs in London and Toronto
Robust training and onboarding program
Coverage and support of personal development initiatives (conferences, courses, books etc)
Access to StackAdapt programmatic courses and certifications to support continuous learning
An awesome parental leave program
A friendly, welcoming, and supportive culture
Our social and team events!
Annual bonuses, commissions, equity awards, and a comprehensive benefits package may be available depending on the role