Improve our existing machine learning systems using your core coding skills and ML knowledge
Take end to end ownership of machine learning systems - from data pipelines, feature engineering, candidate extraction, model training, as well as integration into our production systems
Apply state-of-the-art machine learning algorithms at scale and serving for next-generation targeting and bidding products that directly impact the company’s top line metrics
Collaborate with ML platform and product engineers to build scalable and efficient machine learning systems in the production environment
Work with product and business teams on new innovative features for ad targeting and bidding to optimize advertisement performance
Identify new opportunities to apply machine learning to different parts of the Ads product to drive value for our users and advertisers

Requirements

5+ years of professional software development experience in machine learning
Previous experience working in Adtech, developing ad targeting/retrieval/recommender systems
Previous experience building large scale ranking/recommendation systems
Good understanding of mathematical foundations of machine learning algorithms
Highly proficient coding ability writing Python
BS, MS or PhD in Computer Science, Engineering or a related technical field
Availability for meetings and impromptu communication during Quora's coordination hours (Mon-Fri: 9am-3pm Pacific Time)

Benefits

medical/dental/vision coverage
equity refreshers
remote work reimbursement
paid time off
employee assistance programs

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard skills

machine learningdata pipelinesfeature engineeringmodel trainingPythonad targeting systemsranking systemsrecommendation systemsmathematical foundations of machine learningscalable machine learning systems

Soft skills

collaborationcommunicationownershipinnovationproblem-solving

Certifications

BS in Computer ScienceMS in Computer SciencePhD in Computer ScienceBS in EngineeringMS in EngineeringPhD in Engineering