Python
REST APIsAbout the Role
About Simula Ad
Simula is pioneering the ad layer for the burgeoning AI entertainment era. We are building interactive brand experiences embedded natively into AI companion apps, RPGs, and chat platforms, fundamentally reinventing how brands connect with users. Our approach focuses on AI-native monetization through "ads that feel alive," offering a future where brand experiences are intrinsic, intuitive, and immersive, adding genuine value for publishers, advertisers, and end-users alike. We provide solutions like AI Brand Ambassadors and Sponsored Games, enabling publishers to monetize engaging AI characters and mini-games, and advertisers to personify their brands for enhanced lift and performance. Backed by a16z, Simula is moving fast to redefine advertising for the next generation of digital experiences.What You'll Do
- Design, develop, and ship a low-latency ad ranking system, encompassing retrieval, ranking, and re-ranking, to optimally select campaigns and creatives for millions of daily ad opportunities.
- Architect robust data pipelines and sophisticated feature stores essential for continuous machine learning model training across diverse reward signals (clicks, installs, conversions).
- Build and refine advanced user behavior models leveraging conversational data, engagement history, and contextual signals to drive highly personalized ad experiences.
- Develop and optimize high-performance serving infrastructure to ensure sub-second latency and cost efficiency, critical for per-impression unit economics.
- Take ownership of the entire ML lifecycle, from initial data exploration and model architecture to production deployment and monitoring, driving direct business impact.
What We're Looking For
- 5+ years of professional experience, with a significant focus on shipping production-grade Machine Learning systems.
- Deep expertise in backend development, including data architecture, feature engineering pipelines, and robust serving infrastructure.
- Proficient in Python, with a strong understanding of developing and integrating with REST APIs.
- Demonstrated comfort with ambiguity and a proactive, problem-solving mindset in a fast-paced, early-stage environment.
- A strong bias toward shipping innovative solutions and iteratively improving systems based on real-world impact.
- Curiosity about AI-native products and the future of AI-driven monetization, with AdTech experience being a plus but not a strict requirement.
Tech Stack
Python, REST APIsWhat's In It For You
Competitive compensation
Remote-first culture
Growth opportunities
Work with cutting-edge technology
Ready to join? Apply now and let's build something amazing together.
