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Senior Software Engineer, Machine Learning (Ads)

Discord, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199

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Senior Software Engineer, Machine Learning (Ads)

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Senior Software Engineer, Machine Learning (Ads)

Location:

San Francisco, CA or Remote (U.S.) Job Type:

Full-Time About Discord

With over 200 million monthly users, Discord is a leading platform where people come together to chat, collaborate, and play games. Our users collectively spend 1.5 billion hours gaming each month, making Discord a key part of the gaming ecosystem. We aim to enhance social experiences before, during, and after gameplay. About the Role

We are seeking a

Senior Software Engineer specializing in Machine Learning

to join our

Revenue ML team , focusing on our growing

Ads initiative . You will play a key role in developing

ML models for ad measurement, targeting, and delivery ranking , improving ad relevance, optimizing performance, and driving revenue growth. This is a unique opportunity to shape an early-stage Ads ML platform and directly impact business success. Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and deploy

machine learning models

for ad measurement, targeting, and ranking. Improve our

ads measurement framework

by integrating first-party and third-party data for precise campaign performance insights. Develop advanced ML models to

infer user interests

and enhance ad targeting strategies. Optimize

ad ranking models

to serve high-performing ads aligned with campaign goals (e.g., app installs, impressions). Collaborate with

cross-functional teams

(product, engineering, business) to execute on the Ads ML roadmap. Scale ML infrastructure to support an increasing number of ad campaigns while ensuring low-latency decision-making. Research and implement

state-of-the-art ML techniques

in online advertising. Qualifications

5+ years of experience as a

Machine Learning Engineer

or

Data Scientist . 3+ years of experience in

Ads ML

(ads ranking, personalization, optimization, targeting, or measurement). Strong proficiency in

Python

and experience building

large-scale ML models . Proven ability to design, implement, and scale

ML-driven ad systems

in production. Experience with

real-time ML inference, A/B testing, and optimization frameworks . Strong understanding of

performance advertising

and its impact on revenue and advertiser retention. Ability to thrive in a

fast-paced, ambiguous environment

and build systems from the ground up. Bonus Skills

Experience with

large-scale data infrastructure and distributed computing . Familiarity with deep learning frameworks such as

TensorFlow

or

PyTorch . Knowledge of

ad tech industry standards

and third-party measurement solutions. Equity & Benefits

package included Remote-friendly work environment Why Join Discord?

At Discord, we help millions of people connect through gaming and shared interests. Whether chatting, streaming, or competing for the top rank, we believe in

bringing people closer together

through technology. If you're passionate about

ML, gaming, and building impactful ad solutions , we’d love to hear from you! Apply now and help shape the future of advertising on Discord! Director of Engineering, Data Platform - San Francisco, CA

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