Staff Research Scientist, AdTech Product Innovation

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Are you ready to revolutionize the advertising industry? At Cognitiv,

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Are you ready to revolutionize the advertising industry?

At Cognitiv, we are not just another AdTech company—we are industry trailblazers redefining media buying with our Deep Learning Advertising Platform. Since 2015, we have harnessed the power of cutting-edge deep learning technology and data science to transform how brands connect with their customers. Our mission? To bring intelligence to advertising and deliver unparalleled precision, relevance, and impact at scale.

With our innovative platform, advertisers enjoy unprecedented flexibility—whether it is activating Dynamic Deals through their preferred DSP, leveraging our managed service DSP, or utilizing our industry-first ContextGPT product. As a part of Cognitiv, you will be at the forefront of AI-driven advertising solutions, driving change and achieving remarkable growth in a rapidly evolving industry.

Now, we’re growing!

We are looking for a Staff Research Scientist to join Cognitiv’s New Initiatives team — the group responsible for turning emerging AI research into entirely new product lines. This team built AudienceGPT, ContextGPT (now in its second generation), AI Personas, and the user embedding systems underneath all of them. Work coming out of this team regularly becomes a company product announcement.

This is not a conventional research role. It sits at the intersection of deep technical research, product intuition, and industry foresight. You won’t be handed a well-scoped problem — you’ll need to spot the opportunity, prove it out technically, and carry it from idea to shipped product. We’re looking for someone who thinks like a builder and a product person as much as a researcher: someone who knows the AdTech and LLM landscape well enough to see where it’s headed, and can generate, prototype, and validate ideas most people wouldn’t think to try.

Responsibilities

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→Bellevue: $200,000 - $270,000 USD Base Salary + Equity
→San Mateo: $220,000 - $300,000 USD Base Salary + Equity

What We Offer

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Compensation is based on experience, skills, and other factors. Base salary is just one part of your total rewards at Cognitiv—you’ll also receive equity and a comprehensive benefits package.

Highlights include:

✓Medical, Dental and Vision plan for US employees & Extended Health Benefits for Canadian employees

✓12 weeks paid parental leave + 4 weeks WFH

✓Unlimited PTO + Work-From-Anywhere August

✓Career development with clear advancement paths

✓Equity for all employees

✓Hybrid work model & daily team lunch

✓Health & wellness stipend + cell phone reimbursement

✓401(k) & RRSP with employer match

✓Parking (CA, WA, Vancouver offices) & pre-tax commuter benefits

✓Employee Assistance Program

✓Comprehensive onboarding (Cognitiv University)

✓…and more!

Festiv – We make work fun with cross-team games, events, and creative team bonding.
Responsiv – You’ll be close to clients and leadership, influencing real outcomes.
Inclusiv – Diversity and individuality are celebrated across all levels.
Inventiv – We reward curiosity and embrace bold ideas.
Transformativ – We support your growth with training, mentorship, and flexibility.
Collaborativ – We operate across coasts, connected by purpose and teamwork.

Cognitiv is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all.

Note on AI Use: Cognitiv may use AI technology to assist with certain administrative aspects of the hiring process, such as note-taking, interview documentation, and reporting. However, every resume and application is reviewed directly by our recruiting team. AI tools are used solely for operational support and do not influence candidate evaluation or hiring decisions.