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Senior Machine Learning Scientist, Playable Ads

Appier

Tokyo, JapanFull-timeNo compensation foundPosted 5mo agoVerified open 4 days ago

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Compensation
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Location
Tokyo, Japan
Schedule
Full-time
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Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Master's degree

Job overview

Appier is hiring a Senior Machine Learning Scientist, Playable Ads. Appier seeks a Senior Machine Learning Scientist to advance AI‑driven ad experiences, applying generative AI, reinforcement learning and recommendation techniques to creative optimization, user behavior prediction and dynamic content generation, while owning the full ML lifecycle and collaborating across product, engineering and design teams.

Key focus areas include Apply ML and generative AI techniques to creative optimization, user behavior prediction, engagement modeling, and dynamic content generation, Own the end‑to‑end ML lifecycle from problem framing through production deployment and continuous improvement, and Collaborate closely with product, engineering, and design teams to translate business goals into ML solutions.

Successful candidates bring Master's Or Ph.D. In Computer Science, Machine Learning, Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, Or Related Field. Important skills include ML Models And Algorithms, Prediction/Optimization, Generative Models, Recommender Systems, Computer Vision, and Reinforcement Learning. Preferred (not required): AdTech Domain, MarTech Domain, Advertising Technology Domain, and Open-Source Contributions.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

ML Models and AlgorithmsPrediction/OptimizationGenerative ModelsRecommender SystemsComputer VisionReinforcement LearningPythonPyTorchTensorFlowML Pipeline DevelopmentPerformance MonitoringAnalytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsDiagnose Model BehaviorImprove Training PipelinesClear CommunicationLLM-Powered Development ToolsGitHub CopilotCursorChatGPTBalance Research With Time-to-MarketAdTech DomainMarTech DomainModern ML Models and AlgorithmsML Model ProductionPipeline DevelopmentBalancing Research With Time-to-MarketAdvertising Technology DomainMachine LearningGenerative AICreative OptimizationUser Behavior PredictionEngagement ModelingDynamic Content GenerationA/B TestingProduction DeploymentContinuous ImprovementCollaborationOffline EvaluationOnline EvaluationLLMsMultimodal ModelsCoachingModel Behavior DiagnosisTraining Pipeline ImprovementFast-Paced EnvironmentIterative PoCsOpen-Source ContributionsResearch Community InvolvementCommunicationModern ML ModelsModel EvaluationAnalytical Problem SolvingStrong Analytical SkillsProblem SolvingModel DeploymentStrong Analytical and Problem-Solving SkillsClear CommunicatorModel Lifecycle ManagementPredictionPerformance OptimizationCollaborative EnvironmentOffline and Online EvaluationCollaborative TeamworkTechnical CommunicationProblem FramingCollaborative WorkingPublications in Top AI/ML ConferencesAdvertising Technology Domain KnowledgeMarTech Domain KnowledgeAbility to Balance Research With Time‑to‑Market ConstraintsLLMEnd-to-End ML Lifecycle ManagementPrediction and OptimizationAnalytical and Problem‑Solving SkillsCollaboration in Fast‑Paced EnvironmentPrediction or OptimizationModel ProductionCollaborativePyTorch or TensorFlowGitHub Copilot or Cursor or ChatGPTGenerative AI TechniquesResearchStrong Analytical and Problem Solving

Qualifications

Master's or Ph.D. In Computer Science, Machine Learning, Mathematics, Electrical Engineering or Related FieldHands‑on Experience in at Least One Area Such as Prediction/Optimization, Generative Models, Recommendation Systems, Computer Vision, or Reinforcement LearningPractical Experience Taking ML Models From Prototype to Production Including Pipeline Development and Performance MonitoringPublications in Top AI/ML Conferences or JournalsExperience in Advertising Technology or MarTech DomainContributions to Open‑Source Projects

Full job description

About Appier

Appier (TSE: 4180) is an AI-native Agentic AI as a Service (AaaS) company that empowers businesses to create value through cutting-edge AdTech and MarTech solutions. Founded in 2012 with the vision of “Making AI Easy by Making Software Intelligent,” Appier helps businesses turn AI into ROI through its Ad Cloud, Personalization Cloud, and Data Cloud—each powered by Agentic AI that enables autonomous, adaptive, and real-time decision-making. Today, Appier operates 17 offices across APAC, the US, and EMEA, and is listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. Learn more at www.appier.com.

About the role

AI is reshaping how brands connect with consumers — and at Appier, we’re at the forefront. Our Playable Ads team builds AI-powered ad experiences — from interactive playable formats to video ads — that drive dramatically higher engagement and conversion for the world’s leading apps and games. We’re looking for a Senior Machine Learning Scientist to push the boundaries of what’s possible — applying cutting-edge ML, generative AI, and optimization techniques to create smarter, more compelling ad creatives at scale.

If you’re excited about turning the latest advances in AI into products that reach millions of users, and you thrive at the intersection of research and real-world impact, we’d love to talk.

What You’ll Work On

  • Apply ML and generative AI techniques to problems such as creative optimization, user behavior prediction, engagement modeling, and dynamic content generation for various creative formats.
  • Own the end-to-end ML lifecycle — from problem framing and experimentation through to production deployment and continuous improvement.
  • Collaborate closely with product, engineering, and design teams to translate business goals into well-defined ML solutions.
  • Conduct offline and online evaluation, A/B testing, and performance monitoring to continuously improve model quality and business impact.
  • Stay current with the latest research in areas like LLMs, multimodal models, reinforcement learning, and recommendation systems, and proactively propose innovative applications to the team.
  • Mentor fellow scientists and contribute to the team’s technical standards and culture.

What We’re Looking For

[Minimum qualifications]

  • Master’s or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
  • Solid understanding of modern ML models and algorithms, with hands-on experience in at least one area such as prediction/optimization, generative models, recommendation systems, computer vision, or reinforcement learning.
  • Proficient in Python and ML frameworks such as PyTorch or TensorFlow.
  • Practical experience taking ML models from prototype to production, including pipeline development and performance monitoring.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to diagnose model behavior and improve training pipelines.
  • Clear communicator who can explain technical ideas to both technical and non-technical stakeholders and enjoys working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
  • Proficient in using LLM-powered development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Cursor, ChatGPT) to accelerate productivity.
  • Ability to balance cutting-edge research with time-to-market constraints, delivering iterative PoCs that validate product hypotheses and translate into production-ready solutions.

[Preferred qualifications]

  • Publications in top AI/ML conferences or journals (e.g., NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, CVPR, KDD, RecSys).
  • Experience in the advertising technology or MarTech domain.
  • Contributions to open-source projects or active involvement in research communities.

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