Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Liftoff Mobile is a leading AI-powered performance marketing platform for the mobile app economy. As a Senior Commercial Exchange Analyst, you will analyze auction data to identify performance drivers, investigate revenue fluctuations, and collaborate with commercial teams to optimize outcomes and drive revenue growth.
Responsibilities
- Analyze auction data (bidding patterns, floors, traffic shaping, mediation) to identify performance drivers and commercial risks
- Conduct deep-dive investigations into revenue fluctuations and DSP requests, separating technical from commercial root causes
- Quantify the revenue impact of auction mechanics and surface opportunities for growth
- Work hand-in-hand with the Vungle Exchange Commercial team to resolve DSP-facing blockers tied to exchange dynamics
- Provide data-backed recommendations that balance publisher objectives with optimal auction outcomes
- Support negotiations with insights that protect business outcomes and drive incremental revenue
- Build and maintain monitoring frameworks to detect anomalies early and ensure fast triage
- Standardize and automate recurring analyses
- Document and communicate methodologies clearly for cross-functional teams
Skills
- B.A./B.S. in Analytics, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering, or related field
- 5+ years of experience in analytics, strategy, or operations; AdTech or programmatic exchange experience strongly preferred
- Deep understanding of programmatic auctions, SSP/DSP mechanics, and mediation platforms
- Hands-on experience with openRTB protocols, including interpreting bid requests/responses, auction dynamics, and understanding of post-auction and win-notification flows
- VAST and MRAID familiarity, particularly how it related to oRTB spec
- Proven ability to connect rigorous data analysis to business priorities — translating complex auction dynamics into actionable insights that drive commercial outcomes in fast-paced, ambiguous environments
- Strong SQL skills and experience working with large-scale datasets (BigQuery, Snowflake, Databricks)
- Comfortable leveraging modern AI tools (ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, etc.) to enhance productivity, analysis, and decision-making, demonstrating an AI-savvy approach
- Clear communicator with the ability to translate complex concepts for both technical and commercial audiences, fostering strong cross-functional collaboration with Product, R&D, and Commercial teams
- Familiarity with Python for data analysis, automation, and pipeline development is a plus
Benefits
- Equity
- Health/vision/dental benefits associated with your country of residence
- Medical coverage
- Wellness stipends
- Full compensation package that includes equity and health/vision/dental benefits associated with your country of residence
- Fast-paced, collaborative, and innovative work environment where employees are empowered to grow and make an impact
Company Overview
Liftoff helps mobile businesses maximize their revenue. It was founded in 2012, and is headquartered in Redwood City, California, USA, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is https://liftoff.ai/.Company H1B Sponsorship
Liftoff Mobile has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 3 in 2024, 6 in 2022, 1 in 2021, 1 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.