Staff Machine Learning Engineer, Ads Modeling

DataJobs; New York (NY); On-site; USD 172,000 - 284,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Commuter benefits

Employee stock ownership

Retirement plans

Generous vacation

Parental leave

Office snacks

Mental health programs

ERGs

Assistance program

Job summary

Unity Technologies in New York is seeking a Staff Machine Learning Engineer to define the modeling roadmap, advance foundational research, and translate results into production-ready models trained on large-scale user data.

You will collaborate closely with engineering and product teams, apply state-of-the-art ML and deep learning using Python and PyTorch, and drive end-to-end projects from concept to deployment.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience applying state-of-the-art machine learning and deep learning models to complex real-world problems, specifically in user behavior modeling.
• Proficiency in Python, PyTorch, and deep learning frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities and design a modeling roadmap that addresses customer needs.
• Drive foundational research for new models and modeling paradigms.
• Use rich user data and large-scale compute to validate models rapidly.
• Partner closely with engineering and product teams to productionalize research.

Skills

ML roadmap

User behavior modeling

Tools

Python

PyTorch

Job description

Unity’s Vector Ads Modeling team builds the ads recommendation foundation that powers more personalized ad experiences. As a Staff Machine Learning Engineer in New York (onsite), you’ll help shape the modeling roadmap, push foundational research forward, and turn results into production-ready work through fast validation on real user data and large-scale compute.

Compensation: USD 172,200 - 283,900 per year (base salary range varies by zone). In addition to base pay, the role may be eligible for equity awards and participation in company incentive plans, such as annual discretionary bonuses or sales commissions. Final offers depend on location and relevant experience.

Benefits that support you

• 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. Unity helps teams across industries such as automotive, manufacturing, and healthcare design, simulate, and collaborate in 3D.

What you’ll do

• Identify opportunities and design a modeling roadmap that addresses customer needs
• Drive foundational research for new models and modeling paradigms
• Use rich user data and large-scale compute to validate models rapidly
• Partner closely with engineering and product teams to productionalize research

What you bring

• Hands-on experience applying state-of-the-art machine learning and deep learning models to complex real-world problems, specifically in user behavior modeling
• Proficiency in Python, PyTorch, and deep learning frameworks
• Solid understanding of metric design, large-scale data analysis, and distributed computing frameworks
• Proven ability to drive projects end-to-end, including solving critical cross-team problems and delivering measurable business outcomes

Additional notes

• This posting is intended to fill an existing vacancy, with updates provided throughout the hiring process as required by applicable law.
• This position requires sufficient knowledge of English for professional verbal and written communication with colleagues and partners worldwide.
• Benefits eligibility and coverage vary by country and employment status.

Unity is a proud equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive, innovative environment and celebrating employees across protected characteristics under applicable law.

Base salary zones:
Zone A: $218,400 - $283,900 USD
Zone B: $194,100 - $252,300 USD
Zone C: $172,200 - $223,900 USD