Algorithm Engineer

Temu

United States

Description

About us

Temu is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Algorithm Engineer to join our team. As a rapidly growing company, we are looking for talented individuals committed to helping us achieve our goals. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work with a team of driven individuals dedicated to making a difference in the industry.

Responsibilities

1. Formulate and solve optimization problems for cross-channel budget pacing and intelligent bid adjustments across major search platforms. 2. Perform complex exploratory data analysis (EDA) to evaluate the financial impact of strategic initiatives and the performance of various creative combinations. 3. Utilize and fine-tune Large Language Models (LLMs) to generate and iterate high-converting ad copy and brainstorm keywords at scale. 4. Integrate multi-modal/image generation models to produce and optimize visual assets for ads and landing pages. 5. Implement algorithms to logically organize massive, unstructured keyword lists into coherent ad groups. 6. Partner closely with data and software engineers to deploy bidding rules, analytical models, and Generative AI pipelines into robust production environments.

Qualifications

1. Master‘s degree or PhD in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Operations Research, AI/Machine Learning, or a highly quantitative field.

2.2+ years of experience in algorithmic roles, data science, or machine learning, ideally with exposure to both optimization/analytics and NLP/Generative AI.

3. Strong programming skills in Python and deep proficiency with SQL for complex data extraction, manipulation, and analysis.

4. Hands-on experience with modern ML frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow) and working knowledge of LLMs (e.g., prompt engineering, fine-tuning).

5. Deep understanding of statistical concepts, causal inference, and rigorous A/B testing design.

6. Exceptional analytical problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to changing business needs across different technical domains.

Preferred skills and qualifications

1. Direct experience in AdTech, computational advertising, dynamic creative optimization (DCO), or marketing science.

2. Background in Operations Research, bidding strategies, or budget allocation algorithms. 3. Experience with text-to-image models (e.g., Stable Diffusion) or multi-modal AI applications.

4. Familiarity with vector databases and RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) architectures.

At Temu, we are proud to be an employer that builds a diverse community. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply and join our team. We are dedicated to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, where all employees are treated with respect and dignity. Apply today to join Temu and be part of a dynamic and innovative company.