Notion · 5 months ago
Software Engineer, Search Quality and Ranking
New York, New York
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$160K/yr - $220K/yr
3+ years expNotion is on a mission to empower individuals and teams to tailor software solutions to their unique challenges. They are seeking a Machine Learning Engineer to join their AI team, focusing on integrating AI technologies into their products and enhancing model quality. The role involves prototyping, launching AI technology, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative features.
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Responsibilities
Work with the team to prototype and experiment with AI model quality improvements, either by fine tuning, prompt engineering, or building new models when needed
Productionize and launch new AI technology integrations into Notion’s core product
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver product features on time
Stay up-to-date with the latest AI technologies and trends
Qualification
Required
You have experience building AI products using LLMs, embeddings or other ML natural language technologies
3+ years of experience in one or more of the following areas: machine learning, recommendation or ranking systems, natural language understanding/generation or artificial intelligence
You approach problems holistically, starting with a clear and accurate understanding of the context
You think critically about the implications of what you're building and how it will impact real people's lives
You can navigate ambiguity flawlessly, decompose complex problems into clean solutions
You communicate nuanced ideas clearly, whether you're explaining technical decisions in writing or brainstorming in real time
In disagreements, you engage thoughtfully with other perspectives and compromise when needed
You are a lifelong learner and invest in both your own growth and the growth, learning, and development of your teammates
You care about business impact and prioritize projects accordingly
You understand the balance between craft, speed, and the bottom line
You understand that reach comes with responsibility for our impact—good and bad
Work isn't a solo endeavor for you, and you enjoy collaborating cross-functionally to accomplish shared goals
Preferred
You understand how parts of a system fit together, from the user interface to the data model
You are familiar with relational database systems like Postgres or MySQL, and have experience building products from ground up
You're proficient with data pipeline technologies: Spark, DBT, etc
You're proficient with any part of our technology stack: React, TypeScript, Node.js, and Postgres
You have experience driving teams toward shared goals and can balance business priorities with individuals' strengths, areas of interest, and career development goals
Experience in ranking algorithms, search quality, or related domains is a plus
You've heard of computing pioneers like Ada Lovelace, Douglas Engelbart, Alan Kay, and others—and understand why we're big fans of their work
You have interests outside of technology, such as in art, history, or literature
Benefits
Highly competitive cash compensation
Equity
Benefits
Company
Notion
Notion is a workspace platform that offers note-taking, collaboration, task management, wikis, and databases.
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$343.2MKey Investors
Index VenturesFirst Round Capital
2025-12-15Secondary Market
2021-10-08Series C· $275M
2020-04-02Series B· $50M
Leadership Team
Akshay Kothari
COO
Ha Nguyen
Global Head of Demand Generation
Recent News
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