[Remote] Senior Commercial Exchange Analyst

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.ResponsibilitiesAnalyze auction data (bidding patterns, floors, traffic shaping, mediation) to identify performance drivers and commercial risksConduct deep-dive investigations into revenue fluctuations and DSP requests, separating technical from commercial root causesQuantify the revenue impact of auction mechanics and surface opportunities for growthWork hand-in-hand with the Vungle Exchange Commercial team to resolve DSP-facing blockers tied to exchange dynamicsProvide data-backed recommendations that balance publisher objectives with optimal auction outcomesSupport negotiations with insights that protect business outcomes and drive incremental revenueBuild and maintain monitoring frameworks to detect anomalies early and ensure fast triageStandardize and automate recurring analysesDocument and communicate methodologies clearly for cross-functional teamsSkillsB.A./B.S. in Analytics, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering, or related field5+ years of experience in analytics, strategy, or operations; AdTech or programmatic exchange experience strongly preferredDeep understanding of programmatic auctions, SSP/DSP mechanics, and mediation platformsHands-on experience with openRTB protocols, including interpreting bid requests/responses, auction dynamics, and understanding of post-auction and win-notification flowsVAST and MRAID familiarity, particularly how it related to oRTB specProven ability to connect rigorous data analysis to business priorities — translating complex auction dynamics into actionable insights that drive commercial outcomes in fast-paced, ambiguous environmentsStrong 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 approachClear 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 teamsFamiliarity with Python for data analysis, automation, and pipeline development is a plusBenefitsEquityHealth/vision/dental benefits associated with your country of residenceMedical coverageWellness stipendsFull compensation package that includes equity and health/vision/dental benefits associated with your country of residenceFast-paced, collaborative, and innovative work environment where employees are empowered to grow and make an impactCompany OverviewLiftoff 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 SponsorshipLiftoff 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.