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Machine Learning Engineer, User Understanding (Entry-Level / New Grad)

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Unity logoUnity · Mountain View, CA
Full-timeOn-site4w ago
A/B TestingGitHubMachine LearningPythonRecommendation SystemsStatistical Analysis
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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.

Responsibilities

  • 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.

Requirements

  • 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

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.Life at UnityHeadhunters 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 Privacy Policy and Applicant Privacy Policy . Should you have any concerns about your privacy, please contact us at DPO@unity.com.#SEN #LI-AR1*Note:Health insurancePaid time offEquity / stock options

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