Software Engineer, Machine Learning

In this role you will work on applying SOTA research and conduct your own research to develop novel methodologies to solve a large variety of challenging problems in Advertising related to conversion modeling aligned with attribution methodologies/models, calibration, dynamic creative generation and optimization, forecasting and timeseries modeling, yield and margin optimization and Experimentation for A/B and multivariate testing.

We’re looking for a strong technical leader with a solid grasp of core statistical techniques and deep experience in SOTA Deep Learning discriminative and generative models.

What you will be doing

• Applying existing and conducting your own research to build SOTA Deep learning discriminative models and build generative models to create image and video ads geared towards optimizing performance.
• Stay at the forefront of advancements in related areas., Roku fosters an inclusive and collaborative environment where teams generally work in the office Monday through Thursday. Fridays are generally flexible for remote work, except for employees whose specific roles or assigned office location require five days’ a week attendance.

• PhD in quantitative disciplines such as CS, Statistics, Applied Math or a related field.
• Extensive experience in applied research using statistical and deep learning techniques.
• Published paper(s) on deep learning models for Advertising or related areas.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience in the Advertising domain (preferred)
• Contributions to open-source ML projects (preferred)

Roku is a great place for people who want to work in a fast-paced environment where everyone is focused on the company’s success rather than their own. We try to surround ourselves with people who are great at their jobs, who are easy to work with, and who keep their egos in check. We appreciate a sense of humor. We believe a fewer number of very talented folks can do more for less cost than a larger number of less talented teams. We’re independent thinkers with big ideas who act boldly, move fast and accomplish extraordinary things through collaboration and trust. In short, at Roku you’ll be part of a company that’s changing how the world watches TV.

We have a unique culture that we are proud of. We think of ourselves primarily as problem-solvers, which itself is a two-part idea. We come up with the solution, but the solution isn’t real until it is built and delivered to the customer. That penchant for action gives us a pragmatic approach to innovation, one that has served us well since 2002.