Senior Machine Learning Scientist, Conversion Modeling

Company Overview Roku is the #1 TV streaming platform in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Our mission is to power every television in the world, connecting consumers to the content they love and enabling publishers and advertisers to reach large audiences. Team The Advertising Performance group focuses on performance for all participants in the advertising ecosystem. We build systems and solutions that perform real‑time multi‑objective optimization, leveraging machine learning, reinforcement learning, AI, control and optimization systems, and auction dynamics. Role Overview In this role you will apply state‑of‑the‑art research and develop novel methodologies to solve a variety of complex problems in advertising, including conversion modeling, attribution, calibration, dynamic creative generation and optimization, forecasting and time‑series modeling, yield and margin optimization, and experimentation for A/B and multivariate testing. Responsibilities Building generative models to generate image and video ads geared towards optimizing performance Stay at the forefront of advancements in related areas Qualifications PhD in a quantitative discipline such as Computer Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics or a related field 8+ years of experience in applied research using statistical and deep learning techniques Published paper(s) on deep learning models for advertising or related areas Excellent communication and collaboration skills Preferred Qualifications Experience in the advertising domain Contributions to open‑source machine learning projects Salary and Location For California only, the estimated annual salary for this position is between $148,750 and $361,000. Compensation packages are based on factors unique to each candidate, including skill set, certifications, and geographical location. The role offers health insurance, equity awards, life insurance, disability benefits, parental leave, wellness benefits, and paid time off. Hybrid Work Approach Roku fosters an inclusive and collaborative environment where teams work in the office Monday through Thursday. Fridays are flexible for remote work, except for employees whose roles require a five‑day in‑office presence. Benefits Roku offers a diverse range of benefits, including global mental health and financial wellness support, statutory and voluntary benefits such as healthcare (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, accident and disability insurance, commuter benefits, and retirement options (401(k)/pension). Local benefits may vary by location. Accommodations Roku welcomes applicants of all backgrounds and provides reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr Roku