Machine Learning Engineer New Grad 2025-2026 -… at Quora · Remote

Summary: Quora is a privately held, remote-first company that aims to grow the world's collective intelligence. The role involves building deep learning and transformer-based model architectures for ad candidate retrieval and ranking, developing bidding algorithms, and creating scalable machine learning systems to optimize ad selection. Responsibilities: - Improve our existing Ads Recommendation systems using your expertise - Identify new opportunities to apply Machine Learning to different parts of the Quora Ads Product - Work with other engineers to implement algorithms and systems in an efficient way - Take end-to-end ownership of Machine Learning systems -- from data pipelines and training, to realtime prediction engine Required Qualifications: - Ability to be available for meetings and impromptu communication during Quora's 'coordination hours' (Mon-Fri: 9am-3pm Pacific Time) - A 2025 or Summer 2026 graduate with or pursuing a B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Engineering or a related technical field - Strong understanding of mathematical foundations of Machine Learning algorithms - Knowledge of Python or C++, or the ability to learn them quickly - A passion for learning and always improving yourself and the team around you Preferred Qualifications: - Previous software engineering experience via an internship, work experience or coding competition - Passion for Quora's mission and goals Required Skills: Machine Learning algorithms, Python, Deep learning Important Skills: C++ Nice-to-Have Skills: Passion for learning Benefits: Medical/dental/vision coverage, Equity refreshers, Remote work reimbursement, Paid time off, Employee assistance programs