Software Engineer, Search Quality and Ranking at Notion

New York, New York, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Requirements

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
Experience building AI products using LLMs, embeddings, or other ML natural language technologies
Domain expert, teacher, and learner mindset
Holistic problem solver: approach problems holistically with clear context understanding, critical thinking about implications, navigating ambiguity, and decomposing complex problems
Communicate with care: explain nuanced ideas clearly, engage thoughtfully in disagreements, lifelong learner investing in self and teammates
Impact driven: prioritize based on business impact, balance craft/speed/bottom line, collaborative cross-functionally

Responsibilities

Work with the team to prototype and experiment with AI model quality improvements (fine-tuning, prompt engineering, or building new models)
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

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Machine LearningLLMsEmbeddingsPrompt EngineeringFine-tuningRecommendation SystemsRanking SystemsNatural Language UnderstandingNatural Language GenerationArtificial Intelligence

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the work location or remote policy for this role?

The position is hybrid, requiring all team members to work from Notion's offices on Mondays and Thursdays, our designated Anchor Days. Certain teams or positions may require additional in-office workdays.

What skills are required for this Software Engineer role?

You need 3+ years of experience in machine learning, recommendation or ranking systems, natural language understanding/generation, or artificial intelligence, with expertise in building AI products using LLMs, embeddings, or other ML natural language technologies. Key soft skills include holistic problem-solving, clear communication, and being impact-driven with strong cross-functional collaboration.

What is Notion's company culture like?

Notion emphasizes in-person collaboration as essential to its culture, with required office days on Mondays and Thursdays. The team values flexibility, saving time and money for users, and fostering growth and learning among teammates.

What does the AI team structure look like at Notion?

The role is on a small but nimble AI team focused on making Notion an ML-powered product.

What makes a strong candidate for this position?

Strong candidates are domain experts in AI/ML with 3+ years experience, holistic problem solvers who navigate ambiguity, clear communicators who engage thoughtfully, and impact-driven collaborators who prioritize business outcomes and teammate growth.

Notion

Versatile productivity and collaboration platform

About Notion

Notion is a workspace platform designed to enhance productivity and collaboration for a wide range of users, from startups to large enterprises. It combines various tools into a single platform, allowing teams to write, plan, and share their work efficiently. Users can start with a free version and upgrade to paid plans as their needs grow. Key features include customizable notes and documents, project management tools, and a drag-and-drop interface for easy page creation. Notion also includes an AI-powered Q&A feature that provides instant answers to user queries, helping to centralize knowledge. The platform supports multiple languages and has a strong global community that contributes content and organizes events.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2016Year Founded

$325.9MTotal Funding

LATE_VCCompany Stage

Enterprise Software, AI & Machine LearningIndustries

5,001-10,000Employees