Machine Learning Engineer - Ads Americas @ Shopify
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About The Role
Great advertising connects merchants with customers who genuinely need what they're selling. As a Machine Learning Engineer - Ads Americas at Shopify, you will build the targeting and personalization technology that creates meaningful connections at scale. You will develop sophisticated machine learning models to help merchants reach the right audience at the right moment, creating advertising experiences that drive business growth while respecting the customer experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and optimize advanced ML models for ad targeting and personalization systems.
- Analyze comprehensive ad performance data to maximize ad spend efficiency.
- Collaborate with advertising teams to seamlessly integrate ML solutions.
- Research and implement innovative algorithms to enhance ad relevance.
- Document technical insights and share best practices across teams.
Qualifications
- Extensive experience building and deploying ML models for advertising systems.
- Proficient in ML frameworks such as TensorFlow or PyTorch and expert-level Python skills.
- Strong analytical skills for processing large-scale datasets.
- Proven problem-solving and innovative thinking in ad technology solutions.
- Familiarity with ad platforms, A/B testing, and data-driven decision making.
- Experience with statistical methods and performance optimization for ML systems.
Additional Information
Be prepared for a live pair programming session in your own IDE and potential on-call work. Shopify moves quickly and expects interviews to be completed within 30 days.
About Shopify
Shopify empowers entrepreneurs by providing innovative commerce solutions. Since 2006, Shopify has grown to over 8,300 employees and has generated over $1 trillion in sales for millions of merchants worldwide.
About You
You are passionate, agile, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. You excel in ambiguity, seek personal and professional growth, and value collaboration and digital-first working methods.
Key skills/competency
- Machine Learning
- Ad Technology
- TensorFlow
- PyTorch
- Python
- Data Analysis
- Algorithm Development
- A/B Testing
- Optimization
- Collaboration
How to Get Hired at Shopify
🎯 Tips for Getting Hired
- Research Shopify's culture: Learn about its mission and values.
- Customize your resume: Highlight ML and ad tech experience.
- Network effectively: Connect with current employees on LinkedIn.
- Prepare for pair programming: Practice live coding sessions.
- Review industry trends: Stay updated on ML and ad innovations.