HHiring Reality
← Taboola

Senior Algorithm Engineer

Taboola
Location
Tel Aviv, Israel
Posted
24 days ago
Department
Products and AI R&D
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 4+ years of experience building machine learning and deep learning solutions end-to-end
  • MSc or PhD in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, Statistics, or a related field
  • Strong foundations in machine learning, optimization, and statistical modeling
  • Strong software engineering skills in Python or Java
  • Experience developing production ML systems
  • Proven ability to take machine learning models from prototype to scalable production environments
Nice to have
  • Experience in the recommendation system domain
What the job really is

As a Senior Algorithm Engineer at Taboola, you will be responsible for building and optimizing machine learning models that enhance the performance of real-time auctions. Your role involves taking models from research through to production, analyzing marketplace data, and collaborating with various teams to create scalable solutions that impact advertiser and publisher outcomes. Additionally, you will mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical reviews.

Benefits
  • Comprehensive benefits and well-being programs
  • Fully stocked kitchen
  • Location-specific perks
  • Hybrid work schedule with 3 days in-office
Things to weigh
  • No salary listed
  • Focus on machine learning and marketplace efficiency may limit exposure to other areas of engineering
  • Mentoring responsibilities may require additional time commitment
Job score3.2/5
Benefits2/5
Freshness4/5
Career value5/5
Role clarity5/5
Pay transparency0/5

Applying to Taboola?

See how your résumé matches this role — and tailor it from what actually gets interviews.