Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Viant Technology is an AI-powered advertising platform focused on CTV. They are seeking a Senior Manager, Applied Science to lead the development and implementation of machine learning solutions that drive significant business impact and foster a high-performance engineering culture.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and technical leadership to the Machine Learning Engineering team, driving innovation and ensuring alignment with company objectives
• Own the end-to-end development, deployment, and maintenance of machine learning models that power Viant’s products and services
• Develop and coach a team of machine learning engineers, fostering a culture of excellence in engineering practices, architecture, and quality
• Apply advanced machine learning techniques, including supervised learning and causal inference, to solve problems such as content demand forecasting, incremental value measurement, and personalization
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Product, Finance, and Content leadership, to deliver actionable insights and guide strategic decisions
• Drive innovation by researching and implementing new methodologies, statistical techniques, and machine learning approaches
• Build and nurture relationships with stakeholders, ensuring timely delivery of impactful machine learning solutions

Skills

• 7+ years of experience in machine learning, with at least 3+ years leading and scaling high-performing teams
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; Master's degree preferred
• Strong expertise in developing and applying machine learning models for real-world business applications
• Proven ability to deliver results at scale through innovation and operational excellence
• Exceptional problem-solving skills and the ability to tackle challenges not previously solved in the industry
• Demonstrated track record of fostering collaboration across technical and business teams
• PhD in Machine Learning, Computer Science, or a related field
• Experience in the Ad Tech industry or with digital advertising systems
• Publications or contributions to leading conferences in machine learning or data science

Benefits

• Fully paid health insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Unlimited PTO

Company Overview

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