Senior Algorithm Engineer

About the role

Join our Algorithms team in Tel Aviv to develop machine learning models that manage real-time bidding and optimize billions of daily auctions. You will oversee the entire lifecycle of ML systems, from initial research to high-performance production deployment, directly influencing marketplace efficiency and revenue.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Design, train, and deploy models for price prediction, bid optimization, win-rate forecasting, and auction strategy.
• Manage the full ML pipeline including prototyping, A/B testing, monitoring, and iterative improvement.
• Build scalable models capable of handling high-throughput, low-latency production traffic.
• Examine marketplace data to uncover modeling opportunities and drive business results.
• Collaborate with product and engineering departments to align technical solutions with business objectives.
• Provide mentorship to junior staff and participate in code and design reviews.

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience developing end-to-end machine learning and deep learning solutions from research to production.
• MSc or PhD in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field.
• Background in building ML solutions for programmatic advertising, real-time bidding, pricing, or large-scale optimization.
• Proficiency in Python or Java with a focus on production-grade system development.
• Demonstrated success in moving models from prototypes into scalable, high-performance environments.

Nice to have

• Experience with bid optimization, auction systems, or large-scale recommendation engines.
• Familiarity with AI-assisted coding tools like Cursor or Claude Code to improve development speed and code quality.

Skills & tools

• Machine Learning
• Deep Learning
• Python
• Java
• Statistical Modeling
• Optimization
• Real-time Bidding (RTB)

Practical notes

• Taboola offers a hybrid work model requiring 3 days of office attendance.
• Benefits include regional well-being programs and a fully stocked kitchen.
• The company is an equal opportunity employer focused on merit and business needs.