Description:

Quora is a remote-first company, allowing this position to be performed from multiple countries around the world.
The role is focused on working with Quora's product, specifically on recommendation systems such as feed, notifications, and digest emails.
The engineering team is small, collaborative, and encourages constant learning and experimentation.
The Machine Learning Tech Lead will improve existing machine learning systems and identify new opportunities for machine learning applications within the Quora product.
Responsibilities include taking end-to-end ownership of machine learning systems, including data pipelines, candidate extraction, feature engineering, model training, and integration into production systems.

Requirements:

Candidates must be available for meetings during Quora's coordination hours (Mon-Fri: 9am-3pm Pacific Time).
A minimum of 7 years of professional software development experience in machine learning is required.
At least 4 years of experience in building and optimizing Home Feed recommendation systems for social media and user-generated content platforms is necessary.
A good understanding of the mathematical foundations of machine learning algorithms is essential.
Previous experience in building end-to-end machine learning systems is required.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills are necessary.
A BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field is required.

Quora offers a wide range of benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Employees receive equity refreshers and remote work reimbursement.
Paid time off and employee assistance programs are included in the benefits package.
Benefits are country-specific and may vary based on location.
For US candidates, the salary range is $255,816 - $375,183 USD plus equity and benefits.
For Canadian candidates, the salary range varies by location, with specific ranges for Toronto, Vancouver, and other areas.

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