ML Infrastructure Engineer

AppLovin; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 119,000 - 179,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Unlimited Discretionary Time Off

10 paid holidays per year

80 hours paid sick leave per year

Job summary

A leading software technology company in California seeks a Software Engineer with a BS or MS in Computer Science and 0-2 years of experience. In this role, you will design and maintain large-scale distributed systems, collaborate with engineering teams, and optimize model delivery. The company offers a competitive compensation package, including health benefits and equity eligibility. This role will influence various projects within a fast-paced team atmosphere.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience.
• Excellent knowledge of computer science fundamentals.
• Good experience with C++, Python and/or Golang is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain large-scale distributed systems.
• Collaborate with various engineering teams to meet technological challenges.
• Optimize the model delivery pipeline.

Skills

Data structures

Algorithms

C++

Python

Golang

Education

BS and/or MS in Computer Science

Job description

About AppLovin

AppLovin makes technologies that help businesses of every size connect to their ideal customers. The company provides end-to-end software and AI solutions for businesses to reach, monetize and grow their global audiences. For more information about AppLovin, visit: applovin.com.

To deliver on this mission, our global team is composed of team members with life experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives that mirror our developers and customers around the world. At AppLovin, we are intentional about the team and culture we are building, seeking candidates who are outstanding in their own right and also demonstrate their support of others.

Fortune recognizes AppLovin as one of the Best Workplaces in the Bay Area, and the company has been a Certified Great Place to Work for the last four years (2021-2024). Check out the rest of our awards HERE.

A Day in the Life

As a member of our software engineering infra team, you'll solve technical challenges, including upgrading and implementing state-of-the‑art software infrastructure. The team builds a high-performance, high availability, globally distributed ecosystem platform of services that in turn provide the foundation for rapid development of novel new systems that integrate into that ecosystem and improve it.

Our infra team is responsible for providing and maintaining scalable infrastructure with high throughput and low latency to our bidding ecosystem. You will be exposed to the whole pipeline of model delivery, including training, serving, and optimizations, etc.

The Impact You'll Make

• Design, develop, and maintain large-scale distributed systems
• Collaborate with various engineering teams to meet a wide range of technological challenges
• Work closely with our research science team and backend team to contribute and influence the roadmap of our products and technologies
• Influence and inspire team members
• Speed up the performance of our online models
• Optimize the model delivery pipeline

Who You Are

• Have 0-2 years of experience and a minimum of a BS and/or MS in Computer Science
• Have excellent knowledge of computer science fundamentals including data structures, algorithms, and coding
• Good experience with C++, Python and/or Golang is a plus
• Experience independently creating and maintaining projects

AppLovin provides a competitive total compensation package with a pay for performance rewards approach. Total compensation at AppLovin is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Depending on the position offered, equity, and other forms of incentive compensation (as applicable) may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to dental, vision, and other benefits.

Other Types of Pay: Equity eligible

Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability

Retirement Benefits: 401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off: Unlimited Discretionary Time Off

Paid Holidays: 10 paid holidays per year

Paid Sick Leave: 80 hours per year

Method of Application: Apply online

Application Window: The application window is expected to close within 30 days of the posting date.

All questions or concerns about this posting should be directed to [e-mail].

CA Base Pay Range

$119,000 — $179,000 USD

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