AI AdTech Systems Architect & Automation Engineer - Contract to Hire
Design, build, and deploy a full-stack AI Autonomous Advertising Engine that automates targeting, optimization, scaling, and cross-platform execution across UK, France, and China markets. You will architect the complete intelligence layer that powers:AI-driven audience predictionAutomated ROI-based budget reallocationMulti-platform campaign executionPredictive conversion modeling (LTV, ROAS, purchase intent)API-driven creative rotation and bidding logicThis role is 100% engineering-driven — not traditional marketing — and requires a world-class AdTech + AI technical skillset.CORE RESPONSIBILITIES1. AI Advertising Automation ArchitectureBuild a unified AI system integrating:Meta Advantage+ TikTok Smart Performance CampaignsGoogle Performance MaxAmazon Ad AutomationDouyin Smart DeliveryDevelop the “AI Trading Desk” that controls bidding, scaling, targeting and creative rotation across all platforms. 2. Cross-Platform API EngineeringConnect and automate operations using:Meta Marketing APITikTok Marketing APIGoogle Ads APIYouTube Ads APIAmazon Ads APIDouyin Open PlatformBuild backend logic to dynamically:Pause/scale campaignsGenerate lookalike audiencesOptimize bidsAllocate budget based on model predictions3.Predictive ML ModelingBuild ML models for:Audience scoringConversion probabilityLTV predictionHigh-value user identificationReal-time optimization signalsCombine first-party website data with ad platform signals to create a predictive engine that improves ROAS automatically. 4. Website + Tracking + Server-Side ImplementationImplement and optimize:Conversion API (Meta/TikTok/Google)First-party server-side eventsGA4/BigQuery pipelinesCustom event architecture (Add to Cart / Purchase / Engagement)Integrate website backend logic to sync data to the AI engine.5. Full Automation LayerBuild an automated system that can:Run A/B and multi-variant testsDetect winning creativesSwitch campaigns based on real-time signalsSynchronize audiences across multiple platformsPerform automated reportingREQUIREMENTSEducation (MANDATORY, non-negotiable)Graduated with First Class / Summa Cum Laude / Highest Honors from one of the following institutions:MITStanfordCarnegie MellonUC BerkeleyHarvardColumbiaCaltechPrinceton / Yale (Quant/CS/Engineering only)Or other Top US UniversitiesTechnical Skillset5+ years in ML, automation, AdTech, backend engineeringPython + Node.js + API integration expertiseExperience with advertising APIs (Meta/TikTok/Google)Strong understanding of attribution, tracking, optimization algorithmsAbility to build complex automation pipelines from scratch Apply tot his job