Staff Data Scientist, Product Analytics - Ads Supply

Moloco builds some of the most powerful AI advertising solutions in the world. Our name—short for "machine learning company"—reflects our core mission: democratizing access to the advanced AI that has historically been reserved for tech giants. Led by machine learning pioneers who built some of the most successful ad systems at Google, including YouTube's monetization engine and key search advertising technologies, we're transforming how businesses grow and compete in the digital economy.

Built with AI from day one, Moloco’s planet-scale machine learning platform powers a suite of solutions for advertising growth and monetization. Moloco Ads is an AI-powered platform that delivers real business outcomes for mobile app marketers through performance-based user acquisition. Moloco Commerce Media enables retailers and marketplaces to build revenue-generating ad businesses that balance user experience and advertiser performance.

Moloco is headquartered in Silicon Valley, with offices in Seattle, New York, San Francisco, Seoul, Beijing, Singapore, Gurgaon, Tokyo, Shanghai, London, Tel Aviv, and Berlin.

Moloco is a truly rewarding place to work and in an exciting period of growth, which you could be a part of. Join us today and apply now!

• This leader will own the multi-year strategy, roadmap, and execution across the ads supply ecosystem:
  • Supply Exchange & Inventory Integrations: Drive Moloco’s OpenRTB integrations with top-tier third-party supply partners and exchanges, expanding Moloco’s access to high-quality, global, multi-format inventory across gaming and non-gaming verticals.
  • Lead Moloco’s end-to-end General Supply strategy, including Exchange integrations, OpenRTB supply diversification, publisher onboarding, and supply ecosystem expansion.
  • Define, evangelize, and deliver a multi-year supply vision that improves supply quality, scalability, integration reliability, and long-term differentiation
• Conducting deep-dive analysis and experiments to influence product decisions and strategies: analyzing large datasets with queries and scripts, extracting valuable signals out of noise, and producing actionable insights into how we could improve Moloco’s complex ML and bidding system to drive outcomes for customers.

• Distinctive problem-solving skills, ability to articulate product questions, pulling data from large datasets and using statistics to arrive at a recommendation; ability to manage multiple projects at the same time. 
• Proven ability to own complex projects end-to-end, even when you have to get creative: you do more than completing delegated tasks and always pay attention to detail to translate analysis results into business recommendations. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with ability to present information and analysis results effectively.
• Statistics: strong knowledge and experience in experimental design, hypothesis testing, and various statistical analysis techniques such as regression or linear models.
• Programming: experience with Python, R or other scripting language, and database language (e.g. SQL) or data manipulation (e.g. Pandas, Dplyr).
• Ability to build positive relationships within the DS team and with our stakeholders, and work effectively with cross-functional partners in a global company.
• 6+ years of work experience (industry or postgraduate) in data science related fields or an advanced degree such as Master’s or PhD in a quantitative discipline with 4+ years of experience.

• Advanced degree. PhD is highly desirable. 
• Deep expertise in the programmatic supply ecosystem, including ad exchanges, SSPs, OpenRTB protocols, auction mechanics, and cross-platform integration
• Demonstrated ability to drive cross-org alignment, influence senior stakeholders (Directors/VPs), and execute through large engineering teams
• Familiarity with publisher ad servers, targeting logic, and impression delivery workflows
• Deep knowledge of supply-side performance metrics such as fill rate, eCPM, latency, bid density, impression opportunities, and unique users—and how to optimize for them
• Hands-on experience with integrations and partner-facing APIs, including defining requirements for interoperability with DSPs, exchanges, ad networks, DMPs, and other adtech partners

• Lead with Humility: Everyone’s voice is respected, valued, and heard. With humility, we become more open and accessible to each other. We win, lose, and learn together. Accountability and feedback are essential to our success. 
• Uncapped Growth Mindset: We see all situations as opportunities to learn, grow, and improve as individuals and as an organization. We seek diverse perspectives, encourage curiosity, and promote experimentation to push the boundaries of what’s possible. 
• Create Real Value: We pursue the most impactful opportunities with rigor and integrity. We take intelligent risks and make disciplined trade-offs to maintain deep focus. We help our customers win by delivering durable value. 
• Go Further Together: We’re one team working towards one mission and vision. We collaborate proactively and inclusively, involving the right people at the right time and in the right way. We strive to create a more equitable workplace. We won’t let each other fail. 

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