Almedia is the fastest-growing advertising company in Europe according to the FT1000, offering mobile game and app developers unparalleled returns from rewarded user acquisition. We are engineering the future of UA with our data-driven approach and community of over 50 million users engaging with games, apps, and surveys.
Based in the heart of Berlin, our collaborative approach offers the opportunity for our clients to acquire 10,000 users daily, providing consistent value and improved ROAS in the short and long term.
Principal/Team Lead Machine Learning Engineer
We are seeking a Principal/Team Lead Machine Learning Engineer to guide our ML team.
In this role, you’ll combine technical depth with leadership to shape strategy, mentor engineers, and ensure ML delivers maximum business impact.
Types of problems you’ll be solving:
Driving the development of a best-in-class recommendation system
Steering solutions for pLTV challenges using causal ML and sequence modelling
Leading the design of adaptive reward schemes with Bayesian modelling to respond to player behaviours and market trends
Your role:
Define and own the ML strategy to accelerate Almedia’s growth
Lead and grow a high-performing ML team, fostering collaboration and technical excellence
Partner with product, engineering, and growth leaders to align ML priorities with company objectives
Ensure ML models are scalable, measurable, and directly tied to business outcomes
Cultivate a culture of experimentation, knowledge-sharing, and innovation within the team
You have:
Extensive experience leading ML initiatives end-to-end, with proven business impact in adtech or similar industries
Strong background in statistics, experimental design, and applied ML techniques
Proficiency in Python, SQL, and cloud-based ML workflows
Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and inspire technical teams
Excellent communication and storytelling skills to influence at the leadership level
Bonus points for:
Passion for gaming and a strong understanding of game mechanics and player engagement
Background in adtech, monetisation, or gambling platforms
Experience with key gaming metrics like pLTV, retention, and ROAS
Why Almedia?
Become an owner: As part of our virtual equity option policy, you’ll have the opportunity to share in Almedia’s success and growth.
Innovative and high-growth: Join a startup that has been profitable from day one and is rapidly scaling its impact in the Ad-Tech space.
Berlin Office & Collaborative Hub: Work primarily from our modern, centrally located Berlin office, designed to foster strong collaboration, team connection, and organic growth as we build together.
Other Benefits: Enjoy a range of benefits designed to support your well-being and growth, including weekly breakfast and lunch at the office, a public transport ticket, gym membership, language classes, and with more exciting additions on the horizon.
We believe in fostering talent, evaluating all skill levels during the hiring process, and providing a clear path for growth—whether you aspire to be a future leader or a specialist. Almedia is an equal opportunity employer; we embrace and celebrate diversity, encouraging individuals from all backgrounds to apply.