About SmartNews
SmartNews is a leading global information and news discovery company dedicated to delivering quality information to those who need it. Our unique machine-learning technology, combined with over 3000 global publisher partners, provides relevant news to millions of users.
We were founded in 2012 in Tokyo, and also have offices in San Francisco, Palo Alto, New York, and Singapore.
If you share our vision and are passionate about our mission, we invite you to consider this opportunity.
The Team
The Ads Ranking Team focuses on enhancing ads performance and revenue by developing cutting-edge ranking systems and product solutions. By integrating engineering expertise and business insights, we aim to improve ad relevance, profitability, and sustainability.
We are seeking talented engineers to join us in building the next-generation ad systems and products that support our rapid growth.
Your Role and Responsibilities:
- Develop and optimize core algorithms to generate relevant ads, driving the growth of a profitable ad ecosystem. This involves areas such as targeting, ranking, bidding, and auction.
- Collaborate with backend engineers to develop a highly scalable ranking and delivery system, ensuring high performance and reliability.
- Work with cross-functional teams, including product managers, specialists, and sales, to build product solutions that address advertisers' pain points and meet their needs.
Requirements
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field (Physics, Mathematics, etc.).
- Solid programming fundamentals with experience in at least one programming language (e.g., Python, Java, C++).
- Familiarity with machine learning concepts and algorithms, with a strong interest in applying them to real-world problems.
- Good problem-solving skills and a willingness to learn and adapt to complex systems.
- Strong analytical thinking and basic understanding of statistical concepts.
- Proficiency in business-level English.
Nice to Have Experiences/Skills
- Master's degree or Ph.D. in a relevant major.
- Proven research skills, demonstrated through publications in top conferences or involvement in impactful research projects.
- Internship or project experience related to large-scale ML systems.
- Basic knowledge or interest in the digital ad ecosystem.
Working Conditions
- Office Location: Tokyo
Salary and Benefits
- $120,000 - $180,000 per year
- All healthcare and social insurance required by Japanese labor law, plus annual health check
- Visa sponsorship and overseas relocation support available for eligible candidates
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