Staff Machine Learning Manager
Staff ML Manager to build and lead ML function for marketing optimization platform at InMobi's Accelerate product.
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<div class="content-intro"><p><strong>InMobi (Corporate)</strong></p> <p>InMobi Group is a global technology company shaping the future of agentic commerce and advertising. Through its ecosystem of businesses — including InMobi Advertising and flagship consumer platform Glance — InMobi leverages data, machine learning, and generative AI to help brands reach audiences more precisely and consumers discover products more intuitively. Glance, which is pioneering new models of agentic commerce, is owned and operated by Glance InMobi Pte. Ltd., a non-consolidated subsidiary of InMobi Pte. Ltd.</p> <p><strong>InMobi Advertising</strong></p> <p>InMobi Advertising, part of global technology company InMobi, is an agentic advertising platform helping brands and merchants achieve their business outcomes. Through its proprietary intelligence, AI-led solutions, and vast consumer reach — including flagship consumer platform Glance — InMobi Advertising delivers the omnichannel performance defining what's next in advertising and commerce. Glance is owned and operated by Glance InMobi Pte. Ltd., a non-consolidated subsidiary of InMobi Pte. Ltd. To learn more, visit advertising.inmobi.com.</p> <p><strong>Glance</strong></p> <p>Glance is an intelligent shopping agent, redefining the commerce experience. Powered by proprietary agentic intelligence and generative AI, Glance delivers a hyper-personalized consumer experience across mobile and TV — shaping the new era of shopping. Glance is operated by Glance InMobi Pte. Ltd., a non-consolidated subsidiary of global technology leader InMobi, and is backed by Mithril Capital, Google and Jio Platforms. To learn more, visit glance.com.</p></div><p><strong>Who are we and What do we do?</strong></p> <p>InMobi Group’s mission is to power intelligent, mobile-first experiences for enterprises and consumers. Its businesses across advertising, marketing, data and content platforms are shaping consumer experience in a world of connected devices. InMobi Group has been recognized on both the 2018 and 2019 CNBC Disruptor 50 list and as one of Fast Company’s 2018 World’s Most Innovative Companies.</p> <p><strong>What’s the InMobi family like?</strong></p> <p>Consistently featured among the “Great Places to Work” in India since 2017, our culture is our true north, enabling us to think big, solve complex challenges and grow with new opportunities. InMobians are passionate and driven, creative and fun-loving, take ownership and are results-focused. We invite you to free yourself, dream big and chase your passion.</p> <p><strong>What do we promise?</strong></p> <p>We offer an opportunity to have an immediate impact on the company and our products. The work that you shall do will be mission critical for InMobi and will be critical for optimizing tech operations, working with highly capable and ambitious peer groups. At InMobi, you get food for your body, soul, and mind with daily meals, gym, and yoga classes, cutting-edge training and tools, cocktails at drink cart Thursdays and fun at work on Funky Fridays. We even promise to let you bring your kids and pets to work.</p> <p style="color: red;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong>What will you be doing?</strong></span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">We are looking for a </span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Staff Machine Learning Manager</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> to build and lead the ML function for Accelerate. You will own the entire ML stack - from defining the roadmap to hiring the team to shipping models into production. This is not a role where you inherit an existing ML system; you will architect and build the foundational ML capabilities that become the platform's core competitive moat: cross-channel intelligence that autonomously optimizes marketing spend.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">You will report to the engineering leadership and work closely with product, data engineering, and the existing platform engineering team.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></p> <p style="color: red;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong><span class="TextRun SCXW225141807 BCX8" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW225141807 BCX8" data-ccp-parastyle="heading 2">What You'll Build</span></span></strong></span><span class="EOP SCXW225141807 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"134245418":true,"134245529":true,"335559738":299,"335559739":299}"> </span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Cross-Channel Budget Allocation Engine</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> Build optimization models that allocate a brand's total marketing budget across channels to maximize aggregate ROAS. Account for channel-specific dynamics: auction mechanics, audience overlap, frequency caps, diminishing returns curves. Move from static allocation to continuous rebalancing based on real-time performance signals.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Bid Optimization & Pacing</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> Develop bid strategy models that work across platforms with different auction types. Build spend pacing algorithms that distribute budget optimally across time (dayparting, day-of-week, seasonality). Model the response curves (spend vs. conversions) per channel and campaign type.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Multi-Touch Attribution</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> Build cross-channel attribution models that go beyond last-click to understand the true incremental value of each channel and touchpoint. Design incrementality testing frameworks to validate attribution models and feed insights back into budget allocation and bid optimization.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Performance Forecasting</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> Predict campaign performance (impressions, clicks, conversions, ROAS) before and during campaign execution. Build anomaly detection to flag underperforming campaigns or unusual spend patterns in real-time.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Audience Intelligence</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> Build audience segmentation and lookalike modeling that works across channel boundaries. Identify high-value audience segments and optimize targeting recommendations based on historical cross-channel conversion data.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Creative Performance Prediction</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> Predict creative asset performance before launch, identify creative fatigue signals, and connect creative attributes (copy, visuals, CTA type) to performance outcomes.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 3">What We're Looking For</span></span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"134245418":true,"134245529":true,"335559738":281,"335559739":281}"> </span></p> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">8+ years in ML/Data Science</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">, with at least 1 year in a </span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">tech lead or management role</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> building and shipping ML systems in production</span> </li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Strong ML breadth</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> with depth in at least one of: optimization algorithms, recommender systems, time-series forecasting, causal inference, reinforcement learning, or auction/marketplace ML</span> </li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Hands-on technical leader</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">: You can architect ML systems, review model code, and mentor engineers - not just manage roadmaps</span> </li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Production ML experience</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">: You've taken models from research to production, dealt with data quality issues, and understand the gap between offline metrics and business impact</span> </li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Ads/MarTech domain experience</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> is a strong plus: bid optimization, budget allocation, attribution, audience targeting, or media mix modeling at an ad platform, DSP, or marketing platform</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li> </ul> <p><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 2">Why This Role</span></span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"134245418":true,"134245529":true,"335559738":299,"335559739":299}"> </span></p> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Greenfield ML with real data</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">: The platform already has production data flowing from major ad platforms. You're not waiting for data - you're building the intelligence layer on top of a live system</span> </li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Clear business impact</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">: Every model you build has a direct line to ROAS improvement for brands. The feedback loop between model and revenue is short</span> </li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">The problem is genuinely hard</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">: Cross-channel marketing optimization is a multi-objective, partially-observable, adversarial optimization problem. The ad platforms themselves are black boxes. Building intelligence across them is an unsolved problem at the industry level</span> </li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Full ownership</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">: You define the ML strategy, hire the team, choose the tools, and ship the models. No inherited tech debt in the ML layer</span> </li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Scale potential</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">: InMobi is one of the largest independent ad-tech companies globally. Accelerate is a strategic bet with executive sponsorship</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li> </ul><div class="content-conclusion"><p><strong>The InMobi Culture</strong></p> <p>At InMobi, culture isn’t a buzzword; it's an ethos woven by every InMobian, reflecting our diverse backgrounds and experiences.</p> <p>We thrive on challenges and seize every opportunity for growth. Our core values — thinking big, being passionate, showing accountability, and taking ownership with freedom — guide us in every decision we make.</p> <p>We believe in nurturing and investing in your development through continuous learning and career progression with our InMobi Live Your Potential program.</p> <p>InMobi is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the hiring process and in the workplace.</p> <p>Visit <a class="fui-Link ___1rxvrpe f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1hu3pq6 f11qmguv f19f4twv f1tyq0we f1g0x7ka fhxju0i f1qch9an f1cnd47f fqv5qza f1vmzxwi f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn" href="https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.inmobi.com%2Fcompany%2Fcareers&data=05%7C02%7Crichard.thomas%40inmobi.com%7Ce97eb886aa4d4c8e919608dc52d1cc2f%7C89359cf49e60409980c4775a0cfe27a7%7C0%7C0%7C638476308219536812%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=FOJ4DKK6f1jjlteD9SlK%2FdMDUaZzdYsCFSU%2BX%2BvuCAo%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank">https://www.inmobi.com/company/careers</a> to better understand our benefits, values, and more!</p></div>