Senior Applied Scientist II, Ads Optimization

Posted

InstacartUnited States - RemoteRemotefull-timestaff

$240,000 USD

Tech Stack

Responsibilities

  • Design and evolve real-time bid optimization systems that translate advertiser goals into optimal auction bids under uncertainty.
  • Build intelligent budget pacing algorithms that distribute spend across time and auction opportunities.
  • Develop analytical frameworks that connect bidding, pacing, and budgeting into a coherent optimization objective.
  • Shape auction mechanics including reserve pricing, multi-slot allocation, and bid-to-price mapping.
  • Own the full research-to-production loop: diagnose system behavior, formulate hypotheses, design experiments, ship production code, and measure impact.

Benefits

  • Equity
  • Remote Work

Culture

Hybrid WorkFlexible HoursTransparent LeadershipMission-DrivenWork-Life Balance

Requirements

Required: MS or PhD in operations research, applied mathematics, control systems, computational economics, or a related quantitative field
Regions: Us

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About Instacart
Industry: e-commerce
Size: enterprise

Instacart is a company transforming the grocery industry by providing grocery delivery and essential services, offering flexible earning opportunities, and building innovative solutions for customers and advertisers.

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Compensation
Base salary: $240,000 USD
Equity: new hire equity grant as well as annual refresh grants