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ML Infrastructure Engineer
AppLovin
H1B ✓On-siteentryPosted April 30, 2026
About the Role
Design, develop, and maintain large-scale distributed systems for ML infrastructure, ensuring high throughput and low latency for the model delivery pipeline, and collaborating with research and backend teams.
Requirements
Requires 0-2 years of experience, a BS/MS in Computer Science, excellent knowledge of CS fundamentals (data structures, algorithms, coding), and experience independently creating/maintaining projects, with C++/Python/Golang experience as a plus.
Full Job Description
<div class="content-intro"><h3><span style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>About AppLovin</strong></span></h3>
<p>AppLovin makes technologies that help businesses of every size connect to their ideal customers. The company provides end-to-end software and AI solutions for businesses to reach, monetize and grow their global audiences. For more information about AppLovin, visit: <a href="http://www.applovin.com/">www.applovin.com</a>.</p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">To deliver on this mission, our global team is composed of team members with life experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives that mirror our developers and customers around the world. At AppLovin, we are intentional about the team and culture we are building, seeking candidates who are outstanding in their own right and also demonstrate their support of others.</span></p>
<p>Fortune recognizes AppLovin as one of the Best Workplaces in the Bay Area, and the company has been a Certified Great Place to Work for the last four years (2021-2024). Check out the rest of our awards <a href="https://www.applovin.com/jobs/">HERE</a>.</p></div><h2><span style="color: #1d1c1d;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong>A Day in the Life</strong></span><span style="font-size: small;"><br></span></span></h2>
<p><span style="color: #1d1c1d;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">As a member of our software engineering infra team, you'll solve technical challenges, including upgrading and implementing state-of-the-art software infrastructure. The team builds a high-performance, high availability, globally distributed ecosystem platform of services that in turn provide the foundation for rapid development of novel new systems that integrate into that ecosystem and improve it.</span><br><br><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Our infra team is responsible for providing and maintaining scalable infrastructure with high throughput and low latency to our bidding ecosystem. You will be exposed to the whole pipeline of model delivery, including training, serving, and optimizations, etc.</span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="color: #1d1c1d;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br></span><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong>The Impact You'll Make</strong></span></span></p>
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<p><span style="color: rgb(29, 28, 29); font-size: 12pt;">Design, develop, and maintain large-scale distributed systems</span></p>
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<p><span style="color: rgb(29, 28, 29); font-size: 12pt;">Collaborate with various engineering teams to meet a wide range of technological challenges</span></p>
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<p><span style="color: rgb(29, 28, 29); font-size: 12pt;">Work closely with our research science team and backend team to contribute and influence the roadmap of our products and technologies</span></p>
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<p><span style="color: rgb(29, 28, 29); font-size: 12pt;">Influence and inspire team members</span></p>
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<p><span style="color: rgb(29, 28, 29); font-size: 12pt;">Speed up the performance of our online models</span></p>
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<p><span style="color: rgb(29, 28, 29); font-size: 12pt;">Optimize the model delivery pipeline</span></p>
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<p><span style="color: #1d1c1d;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br><br></span><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong>Who You Are</strong></span></span></p>
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<p><span style="color: rgb(29, 28, 29); font-size: 12pt;">Have 0-2 years of experience and a minimum of a BS and/or MS in Computer Science</span></p>
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<p><span style="color: rgb(29, 28, 29); font-size: 12pt;">Have excellent knowledge of computer science fundamentals including data structures, algorithms, and coding</span></p>
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<p><span style="color: rgb(29, 28, 29); font-size: 12pt;">Good experience with C++, Python and/or Golang is a plus</span></p>
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<p><span style="color: rgb(29, 28, 29); font-size: 12pt;">Experience independently creating and maintaining projects</span></p>
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</ul><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description"><p>AppLovin provides a competitive total compensation package with a pay for performance rewards approach. Total compensation at AppLovin is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Depending on the position offered, equity, and other forms of incentive compensation (as applicable) may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to dental, vision, and other benefits.</p>
<p><strong>Other Types of Pay:</strong> Equity eligible</p>
<p><strong>Health Insurance: </strong>Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability</p>
<p><strong>Retirement Benefits:</strong> 401(k) Retirement Plan</p>
<p><strong>Paid Time Off:</strong> Unlimited Discretionary Time Off</p>
<p><strong>Paid Holidays:</strong> 10 paid holidays per year</p>
<p><strong>Paid Sick Leave:</strong> 80 hours per year</p>
<p><strong>Method of Application:</strong> Apply online</p>
<p><strong>Application Window:</strong> The application window is expected to close within 30 days of the posting date.</p>
<p>All questions or concerns about this posting should be directed to peopleops@applovin.com.</p></div><div class="title">CA Base Pay Range</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$124,000</span><span class="divider">—</span><span>$250,000 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><div>AppLovin has become aware of a scam targeting jobseekers with fake “app optimization” and similar roles. We do not ask our candidates to download apps or make any form of payment(s). AppLovin works with applicants through our Careers page and <a class="c-link" href="http://applovin.com/" target="_blank" data-stringify-link="http://applovin.com" data-sk="tooltip_parent">applovin.com</a> email addresses. If you are contacted through other unofficial channels (such as WhatsApp or Telegram) or asked to download an app or make a payment, these contacts are not legitimate. Confirm the information <a class="c-link" href="https://www.applovin.com/jobs" target="_blank" data-stringify-link="https://www.applovin.com/jobs" data-sk="tooltip_parent">here</a> and <a class="c-link" href="mailto:jobs@applovin.com" target="_blank" data-stringify-link="mailto:jobs@applovin.com" data-sk="tooltip_parent">contact us</a> directly with any questions.</div>
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<div>AppLovin is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about EEO rights as an applicant <a class="postings-link" href="https://www.eeoc.gov/employers/eeo-law-poster" target="_blank">here</a>.</div>
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<div>If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send us a request at accommodations@applovin.com.</div>
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<div>AppLovin will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law. If you’re applying for a position in California, learn more <a class="postings-link" href="https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act/" target="_blank">here</a>.</div>
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<div>To support an efficient and fair hiring process, we may use technology-assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to help identify and evaluate candidates. All hiring decisions are ultimately made by human reviewers.</div>
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