Machine Learning Engineer, User understanding Mountain View, CA, USA View role

Unity Technologies; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health, life, and disability insurance

Employee stock ownership

Generous vacation and personal days

Support for new parents

Mental Health and Wellbeing programs

Training and development programs

Job summary

Unity Technologies is looking for a Machine Learning Engineer in Mountain View, CA. This role involves designing and optimizing user behavior models that impact ad ranking and conversion outcomes.

Candidates should have a BS in Computer Science or related fields and a solid foundation in Python. The position offers opportunities for growth and development while contributing to an experienced team.

Qualifications

• BS in relevant field required.
• Strong foundation in programming languages like Python.
• Familiarity with machine learning and statistics.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize user behavior models for ad ranking.
• Monitor model performance and identify data quality issues.
• Participate in code reviews and learn from experienced engineers.

Skills

Python or similar programming languages

Strong foundation in machine learning fundamentals

Statistical analysis

Education

BS in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Statistics, or related field

Tools

AI tools like Claude Code or GitHub Copilot

Job description

## Machine Learning Engineer, User understandingApplylocations: Mountain View, CA, USAtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: JOBREQ-2616049**The opportunity** Our Gamer AI team develops conversion rate prediction and market price models that power our ad ranking and recommendation systems. By leveraging large-scale data and contextual signals, we continuously enhance prediction relevance and accuracy. This drives outcomes such as higher user engagement, stronger conversion performance, and better return on ad spend, helping advertisers achieve their goals while delivering a more engaging experience for users.We are seeking a motivated Machine Learning Engineer to support the development and maintenance of systems for understanding user behavior across applications. You will contribute to improving ad ranking, conversion predictions, and recommendation systems, working alongside experienced engineers to build behavioral models and optimize ad performance.**What you'll be doing*** Design, implement, and optimize user behavior models that directly influence ad ranking, bidding, and conversion outcomes across billions of impressions.* Monitor model performance and help identify data quality issues or model degradation.* Write clean, maintainable code and participate in code reviews to improve your craft.* Learn and communicate how our models work to cross-functional partners.**What we're looking for*** BS in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Statistics, or related field.* Strong foundation in Python or similar programming languages.* Familiarity with machine learning fundamentals and statistical analysis.* Curiosity about how ads, recommendations, and user behavior work at scale.* Hungry to grow through rapid iteration, experimenting with real signals and learning what works at scale.**You might also have*** First experience, publications, or academic projects in the ads domain or recommendation systems.* Exposure to experimentation and A/B testing frameworks.* Experience using AI tools like Claude Code or GitHub Copilot to learn and build faster.**Additional information*** Relocation support is not available for this position* Work visa/immigration sponsorship is not available for this position**Avantages** Chez Unity, nous voulons que nos membres d’équipe s’épanouissent. Nous offrons un large éventail d’avantages conçus pour soutenir le bien-être et l’équilibre travail-vie personnelle. Veuillez noter: L’admissibilité aux avantages, les offres spécifiques et la couverture varient selon le pays et le statut d’emploi. Bien que les avantages précis puissent varier, voici certaines des façons dont nous nous efforçons de prendre soin de nos membres d’équipe admissibles à l’échelle mondiale : assurance santé, vie et invalidité complète | Subvention pour les déplacements | Participation des employés à l’actionnariat | Régimes de retraite/pension compétitifs | Vacances et congés personnels généreux | Soutien aux nouveaux parents grâce à des congés et des programmes de soutien aux familles | Collations offertes au bureau | Programmes et soutien en matière de santé mentale et de bien-être | Groupes-ressources pour employés | Programme mondial d’aide aux employés | Programmes de formation et de perfectionnement | Programme de bénévolat et de jumelage de dons**La vie chez Unity** Unity [NYSE : U] est le premier moteur de jeu au monde, propulsant les expériences de plus de 3 milliards d’utilisateurs(rices) chaque mois. Les plus grands jeux mobiles, les titres indépendants PC les plus populaires, des jeux console parmi les plus innovants, ainsi que la quasi-totalité des principales expériences XR et jeux Web sont développés, déployés et optimisés avec Unity. Unity accompagne également des équipes dans des secteurs tels que l’automobile, l’industrie manufacturière et la santé pour concevoir, simuler et collaborer en 3D - comblant ainsi l’écart entre les idées et la réalité. Pour plus d’informations, veuillez visiter www.unity.com. *Unity est un employeur fier de garantir l’égalité des chances. Nous nous engageons à favoriser un environnement inclusif et innovateur et à célébrer nos employés à travers l’âge, l’éthinicité, la couleur, l’ascendance, l’origine nationale, la religion, le handicap, le sexe, l’identité ou l’expression de genre, l’orientation sexuelle ou tout autre statut protégé conformément à la loi applicable.* *Si vous êtes en situation de handicap ou avez des besoins spécifiques nécessitant des aménagements pour que votre entretien se déroule dans les meilleures conditions, nous vous invitons à remplir* *ce formulaire* *afin de nous en informer et que nous puissions faire le nécessaire.* *Ce poste exige que son ou sa titulaire possède une connaissance de l’anglais qui soit suffisante pour lui permettre d’avoir des échanges professionnels verbaux et écrits dans cette langue, puisque l’accomplissement des tâches liées à ce poste nécessite des communications fréquentes et régulières avec des collègues et partenaire situés à l’échelle mondiale et dont la langue commune est l’anglais.* *Les chasseurs de têtes et les agences de recrutement ne peuvent pas soumettre résumes/CV par ce site Web ou directement aux superviseurs. Unity n’accepte pas des chasseurs de têtes non sollicités et des résumés (CV) d’agence. Unity ne payera pas d’honoraires à aucune agence tierce ou entreprise qui n’a pas signé d’ententes avec Unity.* *La protection de votre vie privée est importante pour nous. Veuillez prendre un moment pour consulter nos politiques de confidentialité pour* *les prospects* *et les* *candidats**. Si vous avez des questions concernant la protection de votre vie privée, veuillez nous contacter à [e-mail].***Benefits** At Unity, we want our team members to thrive. We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support well-being and work-life balance. Please note: Benefits eligibility, specific offerings, and coverage vary based on the country and employment status. While specific benefits vary, here are some of the ways we strive to take care of our eligible team members globally: Comprehensive health, life, and disability insurance | Commute subsidy | Employee stock ownership | Competitive retirement/pension plans | Generous vacation and personal days | Support for new parents through leave and family-care programs | Office food snacks | Mental Health and Wellbeing programs and support | Employee Resource Groups | Global Employee Assistance Program | Training and development programs | Volunteering and donation matching program**Life at Unity** Unity [NYSE: U] is the world’s leading game engine, powering play for more than 3 billion consumers each month. The top mobile games in the world, the most played PC indie titles, the most innovative console games, and virtually all of the top XR and Web Games are developed, deployed, and grown in Unity. Unity also enables teams across industries like automotive, manufacturing, and healthcare to design, simulate, and collaborate in 3D — closing the gap between ideas and reality. For more information, please visit www.unity.com. *Unity is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, innovative environment and celebrate our employees across age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. Our differences are strengths that enable us to support the growing and evolving needs of our customers, partners, and collaborators. If you have a disability that means there are preparations or accommodations we can make to help ensure you have a comfortable and positive interview experience, please fill out* *this form* *to let us know.* *This position requires the incumbent to have a sufficient knowledge of English to have professional verbal and written exchanges in this language since the performance of the duties related to this position requires frequent and regular communication with colleagues and partners located worldwide and whose common language is English.* *Headhunters and recruitment agencies may not submit resumes/CVs through this website or directly to managers. Unity does not accept unsolicited headhunter and agency resumes. Unity will not pay fees to any third-party agency or company that does not have a signed agreement with Unity.* *Your privacy is important to us. Please take a moment to review our* *Prospect* *and* *Applicant* *Privacy Policies. Should you have any concerns about your privacy, please contact us at [e-mail].***Life at Unity** Unity [NYSE: U] is the world’s leading game engine, powering play for more than 3 billion consumers each month. The top mobile games in the world, the most played PC indie titles, the most innovative console games, and virtually all of the top XR and Web Games are developed, deployed, and grown in Unity. Unity also enables teams across industries like automotive, manufacturing, and healthcare to design, simulate, and collaborate in 3D — closing the gap between ideas and reality. For more information, please visit www.unity.com. *Unity is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, innovative environment and celebrate our employees across age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. Our differences are strengths that enable us to support the growing and evolving needs of our customers, partners, and collaborators. If you have a disability that means there are preparations or accommodations we can make to help ensure you have a comfortable and positive interview experience,* *please fill out* *this form* *to let us know.* *Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.* *This position requires the incumbent to have a sufficient knowledge of English to have professional verbal and written exchanges in this language since the performance of the duties related to this position requires frequent and regular communication with colleagues and partners located worldwide and whose common language is English.* *Headhunters and recruitment agencies may not submit resumes/CVs through this Web site or directly to managers. Unity does not accept unsolicited headhunter and agency resumes. Unity will not pay fees to any third-party agency or company that does not have a signed agreement with Unity.* *Your privacy is important to us. Please take a moment to review our**Prospect* *and**Applicant* *Privacy Policies. Should you have any concerns about your privacy, please contact us at [e-mail].*