Applied Machine Learning Scientist
About this role
StackAdapt is the leading technology company that empowers marketers to reach, engage, and convert audiences with precision. With 465 billion automated optimizations per second, the AI-powered StackAdapt Marketing Platform seamlessly connects brand and performance marketing to drive measurable results across the entire customer journey. The most forward-thinking marketers choose StackAdapt to orchestrate high-impact campaigns across programmatic advertising and marketing channels.
What you'll be doing:
- Innovate ML algorithms to maximize ROI and advertising performance. This ranges from creating entirely new algorithms, to improvements on state-of-the art methods, to development using a deep understanding of classic methods
- Write production code, sometimes collaborating with Data Engineers, to implement the novel ML algorithms
- Prototype potential algorithms and pipelines, test them using historical data, and iterate to modify based on insights
What you'll bring to the table:
- 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
The compensation range listed for this role reflects the expected base salary for candidates located in the posting country based on a global rate. It is informed by market data and the approved budget for this position. StackAdapt maintains different compensation ranges for roles across other countries and regions, and final offers will be aligned to the candidate’s current location. We do not ask candidates about current or prior salary history, and we will not use such information, if volunteered, in setting an offer.
This range represents base salary only. Depending on the role, candidates may also be eligible for additional compensation such as annual bonuses, commissions, equity awards, and a comprehensive benefits package.
Factors Influencing Final Compensation:
- The final compensation offer will be determined by a variety of factors, which may include, but are not limited to: the candidate's specific experience, technical skills, knowledge, abilities, and relevant education, licensure, and certifications.
- Other business factors, such as organizational needs and budget alignment, may also be considered in the final offer.
StackAdapter's Enjoy:
- 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!
Please note: Benefits and perks may vary depending on your country of employment and the nature of your engagement. In locations where StackAdapt does not have a legal entity, employment and benefits are administered in accordance with local regulations and partner policies.
2026 Best Workplaces™ for Young Talent and in Canada by Great Place to Work®
#1 DSP on G2 and leader in a number of categories including Cross-Channel Advertising
Company at a glance
StackAdapt is the leading technology company that empowers marketers to reach, engage, and convert audiences with precision. With 465 billion automated optimizations per second, the AI-powered StackAdapt Marketing Platform seamlessly connects brand and performance marketing to drive measurable results across the entire customer journey. The most forward-thinking marketers choose StackAdapt to orchestrate high-impact campaigns across programmatic advertising and marketing channels.
Our state-of-the-art platform is where some of the most progressive work in machine learning meets cutting-edge user experience. StackAdapt is designed around the three core pillars of programmatic—planning, executing and analyzing.
StackAdapt is ranked as the number 1 DSP on G2. For six consecutive years with over hundreds of reviews, StackAdapt has been recognized as a high performer and the highest-ranking DSP in customer satisfaction by G2. StackAdapt was also recognized as an Enterprise Fast 15 winner as part of the Technology Fast 50™ program in 2024 and is one of Ad Age’s Best Places to Work in 2024.
Learn more about StackAdapt here: www.stackadapt.com. And if you're looking for a change, we'd love to have you on our team—check out our open roles by visiting: www.stackadapt.com/careers.
StackAdapt is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. We have teams and client support across North America, EMEA, APAC, and LATAM.
Top Benefits
- Retirement savings
- Paid time off
- Mental health care program
- Health benefits
- Work from home reimbursements
- WeWork membership
- Training and onboarding program
- Personal development support
- Programmatic courses and certifications
- Parental leave
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