At eBay, we're more than a global ecommerce leader — we’re changing the way the world shops and sells. Our platform empowers millions of buyers and sellers in more than 190 markets around the world. We’re committed to pushing boundaries and leaving our mark as we reinvent the future of ecommerce for enthusiasts.Our customers are our compass, authenticity thrives, bold ideas are welcome, and everyone can bring their unique selves to work — every day. We're in this together, sustaining the future of our customers, our company, and our planet.Join a team of passionate thinkers, innovators, and dreamers — and help us connect people and build communities to create economic opportunity for all.Applied Researchers for Ads Team - GuidanceAdvertising on eBay is a key driver for our sellers to increase their selling velocity and a phenomenal growth opportunity for eBay. If you love ground breaking Digital Advertising and Big Data technologies AND if you are passionate about bringing new insights, energy, and dedication to improve Ads on eBay, please join the Ads team at eBay China Center of Excellence (CCOE).This team focuses on building data / ML services for our advertiser sellers, to guide them ways to optimize for their ad budget and goals, for example by recommending the right inventory, keywords and Ads bid rate to apply for their campaigns, and eventually create campaigns automatically for advertisers. This is a relatively new area but with a very high business potential and need. It would allow you to work with massive amounts of data, and use a variety of data science techniques.We are looking for top-notch Machine Learning/Deep Learning Applied Researchers at all levels who could come and help us to build the best eCommerce Advertising Platform. People in the team are friendly, highly motivated, and extremely bright. Our team strives for a culture of professionalism, innovation, career growth, and fun. We will provide you with the best opportunity to work in an ambitious, highly visible and fast paced environment.The ideal candidate will have a blend of science and engineering skills, consistent record of solving critical business problems through data science and strong analytical/quantitative skills. The candidate will be encouraged to have strong communication skills and to be capable of cross-group collaborations.Primary Job Responsibilities: Mine big data to understand user behaviors and patterns and leverage the insights to optimize Ads experience with sellers/buyers.Research and develop algorithms for greater recommendation experiences for sellers/buyers.Develop solution to large-scale problem.Translate business problem to machine learning problem.Build quick prototypesJob Qualifications:Smart, quick learning and proactive.Good communication skills and a great teammate.Enthusiastic about mining big data to improve Ads experience.Ability to work independently and in a team to research innovative solutions to challenging business problems.Master degree or above in Computer Science or related field. Ph.D. is preferred.Strong analytical skill and data-driven decision making.Solid knowledge about data structure and algorithms.Proficient in R, Python, Java, Scala, or C++ programming.Data mining, machine learning or information retrieval background is required.Experience with machine learning, deep learning, natural language understanding, or other AI technologies.Please see the Talent Privacy Notice for information regarding how eBay handles your personal data collected when you use the eBay Careers website or apply for a job with eBay.eBay is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, and disability, or other legally protected status. If you have a need that requires accommodation, please contact us at talent@ebay.com. We will make every effort to respond to your request for accommodation as soon as possible. View our accessibility statement to learn more about eBay's commitment to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities.Jobs posted with location as "Remote - United States (Excludes: HI, NM)" excludes residents of Hawaii and New Mexico. This website uses cookies to enhance your experience. By continuing to browse the site, you agree to our use of cookies. Visit our Privacy Center for more information.
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