[Remote] Machine Learning Tech Lead - Feed Personalization, Quora (Remote)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Quora is a remote-first company dedicated to growing the world's collective intelligence through its platforms. They are seeking an experienced Machine Learning Tech Lead to improve recommendation systems and apply machine learning across their product, working closely with a collaborative engineering team.ResponsibilitiesImprove our existing machine learning systems using your core coding skills and ML knowledgeIdentify new opportunities to apply machine learning to different parts of the Quora productWork with other machine learning engineers to implement algorithms and systems efficientlyTake end-to-end ownership of machine learning systems - data pipelines, candidate extraction, feature engineering, model training, as well as integration into our production systemsSkillsAvailability for meetings and impromptu communication during Quora's 'coordination hours' (Mon-Fri: 9am-3pm Pacific Time)7+ years of professional software development experience in machine learning4+ years of professional experience building and optimizing Home Feed recommendation systems for social media and user-generated content platformsGood understanding of mathematical foundations of machine learning algorithmsPrevious experience building end-to-end machine learning systemsGood communication and interpersonal skillsBS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical fieldExperience writing Python or C++ codeExperience with leading large-scale multi-engineer projectsPassion for Quora's mission and goalsBenefitsMedical/dental/vision coverageEquity refreshersRemote work reimbursementPaid time offEmployee assistance programsEquityBenefits are country-specific and may varyCompany OverviewQuora 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 SponsorshipQuora 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.