[Remote] Senior Machine Learning Engineer, Ranking - Quora (Remote)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Quora is a privately held, remote-first company focused on growing the world's collective intelligence. They are seeking an experienced Machine Learning Engineer to improve their ranking models and work on recommendation systems, playing a key role in connecting users with content.


Responsibilities

  • Improve our existing machine learning ranking models using your core coding skills and ML knowledge
  • Identify new opportunities to apply machine learning to different parts of the Quora product
  • Work with other machine learning engineers to implement algorithms and systems efficiently
  • Take end-to-end ownership of machine learning systems - data pipelines, candidate extraction, feature engineering, model training, as well as integration into our production systems

Skills

  • Availability for meetings and impromptu communication during Quora's “coordination hours" (Mon-Fri: 9am-3pm Pacific Time)
  • 3+ years of professional experience working on recommendation models
  • Good understanding of mathematical foundations of machine learning algorithms
  • Previous experience building end-to-end machine learning systems
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills
  • BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field
  • 5+ years of experience writing Python or C++ code
  • Experience with leading large-scale multi-engineer projects
  • Flexible and positive team player with outstanding interpersonal skills
  • Passion for Quora's mission and goals

Benefits

  • Medical/dental/vision coverage
  • Equity refreshers
  • Remote work reimbursement
  • Paid time off
  • Employee assistance programs
  • Equity + benefits

Company Overview

  • Quora is a question-and-answer platform that allows users to ask and answer questions on a wide range of topics. It was founded in 2009, and is headquartered in Mountain View, California, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is http://quora.com.

  • Company H1B Sponsorship

  • Quora has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 23 in 2025, 15 in 2024, 30 in 2023, 29 in 2022, 77 in 2021, 44 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.

  • Back to blog

    Common Interview Questions And Answers

    1. HOW DO YOU PLAN YOUR DAY?

    This is what this question poses: When do you focus and start working seriously? What are the hours you work optimally? Are you a night owl? A morning bird? Remote teams can be made up of people working on different shifts and around the world, so you won't necessarily be stuck in the 9-5 schedule if it's not for you...

    2. HOW DO YOU USE THE DIFFERENT COMMUNICATION TOOLS IN DIFFERENT SITUATIONS?

    When you're working on a remote team, there's no way to chat in the hallway between meetings or catch up on the latest project during an office carpool. Therefore, virtual communication will be absolutely essential to get your work done...

    3. WHAT IS "WORKING REMOTE" REALLY FOR YOU?

    Many people want to work remotely because of the flexibility it allows. You can work anywhere and at any time of the day...

    4. WHAT DO YOU NEED IN YOUR PHYSICAL WORKSPACE TO SUCCEED IN YOUR WORK?

    With this question, companies are looking to see what equipment they may need to provide you with and to verify how aware you are of what remote working could mean for you physically and logistically...

    5. HOW DO YOU PROCESS INFORMATION?

    Several years ago, I was working in a team to plan a big event. My supervisor made us all work as a team before the big day. One of our activities has been to find out how each of us processes information...

    6. HOW DO YOU MANAGE THE CALENDAR AND THE PROGRAM? WHICH APPLICATIONS / SYSTEM DO YOU USE?

    Or you may receive even more specific questions, such as: What's on your calendar? Do you plan blocks of time to do certain types of work? Do you have an open calendar that everyone can see?...

    7. HOW DO YOU ORGANIZE FILES, LINKS, AND TABS ON YOUR COMPUTER?

    Just like your schedule, how you track files and other information is very important. After all, everything is digital!...

    8. HOW TO PRIORITIZE WORK?

    The day I watched Marie Forleo's film separating the important from the urgent, my life changed. Not all remote jobs start fast, but most of them are...

    9. HOW DO YOU PREPARE FOR A MEETING AND PREPARE A MEETING? WHAT DO YOU SEE HAPPENING DURING THE MEETING?

    Just as communication is essential when working remotely, so is organization. Because you won't have those opportunities in the elevator or a casual conversation in the lunchroom, you should take advantage of the little time you have in a video or phone conference...

    10. HOW DO YOU USE TECHNOLOGY ON A DAILY BASIS, IN YOUR WORK AND FOR YOUR PLEASURE?

    This is a great question because it shows your comfort level with technology, which is very important for a remote worker because you will be working with technology over time...