Senior Machine Learning Engineer, Growth

$165,000 - $215,000/Yr

Quizlet - San Francisco, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Hybrid - San Francisco, CA

Publishing Industries

About the position

The Data Scientist role at Quizlet focuses on leveraging machine learning to enhance educational experiences for users. As part of the growth team, the position involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop and improve high-impact ML/AI products and features, ensuring that Quizlet remains at the forefront of educational technology innovation.

Responsibilities

• Envision, research, develop, and improve high impact ML/AI driven products and features, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams.
• Build and maintain production Python services used by over 50M students and teachers around the world every month.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in ML/AI and educational technology to ensure that our platform remains at the forefront of innovation.
• Help to continuously evaluate and improve both new and existing ML/AI models and products.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior members.

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience in machine learning and a proven track record of delivering impactful, production ML solutions at scale.
• Experience with building multi-armed bandit models.
• Deep understanding of machine learning approaches and techniques, as well as of product and user needs.
• Proficiency in Python and production engineering best practices.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to develop innovative solutions to complex challenges.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment.
• Passion for education and a strong interest in leveraging technology to enhance the learning experience for students.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience working in education technology.

Benefits

• Salary transparency with a total compensation of $165,000 - $215,000, including company stock options.
• 20 vacation days with encouragement to take them.
• Competitive health, dental, and vision insurance (100% employee and 75% dependent PPO, HMO, VSP Choice).
• Employer-sponsored 401k plan with company match.
• Access to LinkedIn Learning and other resources to support professional growth.
• Paid Family Leave, FSA, HSA, Commuter benefits, Wellness benefits.
• 40 hours of annual paid time off to participate in volunteer programs of choice.