Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Viant Technology is an AI-powered advertising platform focused on CTV. They are seeking a Senior Manager, Applied Science to lead the development and implementation of machine learning solutions that drive significant business impact and foster a high-performance engineering culture.
Responsibilities
- Provide strategic and technical leadership to the Machine Learning Engineering team, driving innovation and ensuring alignment with company objectives
- Own the end-to-end development, deployment, and maintenance of machine learning models that power Viant’s products and services
- Develop and coach a team of machine learning engineers, fostering a culture of excellence in engineering practices, architecture, and quality
- Apply advanced machine learning techniques, including supervised learning and causal inference, to solve problems such as content demand forecasting, incremental value measurement, and personalization
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Product, Finance, and Content leadership, to deliver actionable insights and guide strategic decisions
- Drive innovation by researching and implementing new methodologies, statistical techniques, and machine learning approaches
- Build and nurture relationships with stakeholders, ensuring timely delivery of impactful machine learning solutions
Skills
- 7+ years of experience in machine learning, with at least 3+ years leading and scaling high-performing teams
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; Master's degree preferred
- Strong expertise in developing and applying machine learning models for real-world business applications
- Proven ability to deliver results at scale through innovation and operational excellence
- Exceptional problem-solving skills and the ability to tackle challenges not previously solved in the industry
- Demonstrated track record of fostering collaboration across technical and business teams
- PhD in Machine Learning, Computer Science, or a related field
- Experience in the Ad Tech industry or with digital advertising systems
- Publications or contributions to leading conferences in machine learning or data science
Benefits
- Fully paid health insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Unlimited PTO
Company Overview
Viant Technology Inc. (NASDAQ: DSP) is a leader in AI-powered programmatic advertising, dedicated to driving innovation in digital marketing. It was founded in 1996, and is headquartered in Irvine, California, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is http://viantinc.com/.Company H1B Sponsorship
Viant Technology has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 2 in 2026, 15 in 2025, 9 in 2024, 13 in 2023, 7 in 2022, 5 in 2021, 9 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.