Full-Time

Senior Software Engineer

Moloco Commerce Media

Updated on 11/19/2024

Moloco

Moloco

501-1,000 employees

Machine learning for user acquisition and monetization

Fintech
AI & Machine Learning

Compensation Overview

$112k - $204kAnnually

Senior

San Carlos, CA, USA

Category
Backend Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Python
Data Science
BigQuery
Apache Spark
Java
AWS
Go
Data Analysis
Google Cloud Platform
Requirements
  • 6+ years of software development experience on backend/infrastructure systems
  • Bachelor’s Degree or above in Computer Science or equivalent technical degree
  • Excellent software development skills and fluency in at least one programming language (preferably Golang (Go) Java or Python)
  • Experience working with large-scale distributed systems
  • Experience in Cloud/Big Data platforms (e.g., AWS, GCE, GCP, Beam, Spark, BigTable, BigQuery etc.)
  • System Design and development skills; from gathering requirements to design to implementation to production
  • Outstanding problem-solving skills and strategic planning
Responsibilities
  • design and implement server APIs and web services for customers and partners
  • Write server-side code that handles millions of requests per second
  • Build on public cloud infrastructure
  • Turn unstructured logs, messages, and events into structured data that can be utilized for analytics, machine learning, and more
  • Design and improve backend data pipelines for manipulating and managing big data in terms of scalability and efficiency
  • Design and implement fraud prevention/detection algorithms through analyzing complex time-series data
  • Collaborate with and lead other SW/ML engineers and data scientists at Moloco to build the best advertising platform in the world
  • Implement features to enhance and maintain the security of our systems
  • Ideate new features for the next generation state of the art advertising platform

Moloco helps businesses in the digital advertising industry acquire and re-engage high-value users using machine learning and first-party data. Their services optimize for specific business goals by making accurate predictions based on real-time data, allowing companies to monetize effectively regardless of budget or location. Unlike competitors, Moloco focuses on delivering measurable outcomes for any advertising goal, maximizing the value of every user. The company's goal is to assist clients in increasing their revenue through performance advertising.

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

$186.4M

Headquarters

Redwood City, California

Founded

2013

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

13%

1 year growth

20%

2 year growth

69%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Moloco's recognition by Goldman Sachs and partnerships with industry giants like SK Telecom and Viacom18 indicate strong growth potential and market validation.
  • The launch of the Agency Partner Program expands Moloco's reach and influence, providing agencies with advanced tools to drive client success and revenue.
  • Their machine learning engine's ability to make accurate real-time predictions can significantly boost client ROI, making Moloco an attractive partner for performance advertising.

What critics are saying

  • The digital advertising space is highly competitive, with major players like Google and Facebook posing significant threats to market share.
  • Dependence on first-party data may limit Moloco's effectiveness in markets with stringent data privacy regulations.

What makes Moloco unique

  • Moloco leverages machine learning and first-party data to optimize user acquisition and monetization, setting it apart from competitors relying on third-party data.
  • Their focus on delivering outcomes for any advertiser goal ensures a tailored approach, unlike one-size-fits-all solutions in the market.
  • Strategic partnerships with major players like SK Telecom and Viacom18 highlight Moloco's ability to integrate and enhance existing platforms with advanced AI capabilities.

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Benefits

Comprehensive health and wellness: Competitive health, dental, vision and life insurance (covered at 100% for you) and your family.

Professional development: Teach yourself something new and get reimbursed each year for your professional development.

Food and snacks: Enjoy lunch on us. We bring lunch in for employees everyday, In addition, our micro-kitchens are filled with healthy snacks and beverages for you to enjoy

Paid parental leave: Our maternity/paternity leave plan also has you covered when you welcome a new child into your family.

Unlimited vacation: We encourage team members to take time off to relax and recharge with our flexible paid time off policy.

Financial benefits: We provide stock options and generous 401k/pension with an employer match that helps you prepare for your future.