Senior Machine Learning Engineer, Content Discovery

Inspired by our belief that anyone can learn anything and powered by our own curiosity, we build the smartest tools we can imagine to help students learn.  

Quizlet is the popular, global learning platform and app that millions of students, teachers and everyday people use to study any subject imaginable for school, work or as part of their personal interests -- including two-thirds of high school students and half of all college students in the US. Combining cognitive science and machine learning, Quizlet guides students through adaptive study activities to confidently reach their learning goals.

Valued at $1 billion, Quizlet has raised over $60 million in venture capital from investors including Icon Ventures, Union Square Ventures, General Atlantic, Costanoa Ventures, Owl Ventures, and Altos Ventures.  

To serve our global community of learners, our teams tackle lofty technical challenges and design for use cases across cultures and languages. We work hard, act like owners, and collaborate every chance we get. We’re energized by the potential to power more learners through multiple approaches and various tools.

Develop and improve artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning-driven (ML) products. Envision,

research, and implement high-impact ML / AI solutions in collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Manage the creation and maintenance of Python-based production services, serving over 50 million users

monthly. Continuously update and optimize ML/AI models to ensure platform innovation and leadership in

educational technology. Provide technical guidance and mentorship within the team. Build and validate

search, personalization, recommendation, and/or newsfeed algorithms to develop and improve customer-

facing products. Apply and leverage various search and recommendation algorithms to optimize systems

to adopt real-world advantages and drawbacks, including student learning experiences, and measuring

their success. Utilize ML approaches and techniques to review and analyze data in order to manage

ambiguity and complex technical problems effectively. Utilize Python, ML libraries, and deep learning

libraries (such as scikit-learn, numpy, pandas, scipy, TensorFlow, SQL, hive, spark, etc.) to access and

analyze data to improve ML/AI components and products. Write clean, understandable, well-documented

code, and build reproducible models, adhering to industry standards and best practices. Review and

identify biases in data and develop appropriate solutions to mitigate them. Use strong communication

skills (written and verbal) to communicate effectively at all levels, and explain sophisticated technical

solutions to non-experts, while remaining receptive to diverse voices and perspectives. Maintain clarity,

credibility, and forward-thinking approach in all aspects of assigned work. Telecommuting may be

permitted. When not telecommuting, must report to Quizlet, Inc. at 199 Lafayette St, Suite 3B, New York,

NY 10012. Salary: $190,000 - $246,000 per year.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s degree or U.S. equivalent in Business Analytics, Computer

Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field plus 4 years of professional experience as Machine

Learning Engineer, Data Scientist, or any occupation/position/job title involving technical applications of

ML/AI. Must also have experience with the following special skills: 2 years of professional experience

delivering production Machine Learning solutions at scale; 2 years of professional experience performing

Python programming and SQL writing, and utilizing BigQuery, AWS, or Google Cloud Platform Machine

Learning; 2 years of professional experience building personalized recommendation systems utilizing

computer vision, natural language processing, or ranking; 2 years of professional experience utilizing

machine learning libraries and deep libraries (including scitkit-learn, numpy, pandas, scipy, TensorFlow,

SQL, Hive, or Spark) to access and analyze data; and 1 year of professional experience innovating and

improving upon algorithms and methodologies in search and personalization.

CONTACT: Send resume to hr-apply@quizlet.com . Must specify ad code AWDC

We work to create a holistic interview process, where both Quizlet and candidates have an opportunity to view what it would be like to work together, in exploring a mutually beneficial partnership.

We provide a transparent setting, that gives a comprehensive view of who we are!  

We hope you are excited about everything you read so far. We highly encourage you to apply for this position, even if you feel you do not meet all the requirements. Quizlet is always looking for amazing folks that believe in our mission and can contribute to our team in various ways - not merely candidates that fit a certain mold.

We have a bias for action, take initiative, and take pride in delivering results. We make informed decisions whenever possible but are unafraid to take calculated risks on great ideas to promote learning. We embrace challenges and see effort as the path to mastery. We’re constantly seeking opportunities to learn and we embrace curiosity. Quality matters at Quizlet, and we hold the bar high on everything we do.

 

We treat each other with honesty and respect, encourage vigorous debate, and seek critical feedback. We value diversity, humility, transparency, and collaboration as the best paths to our success — as individuals, as a team, and as a company.

Quizlet’s success as an online learning community depends on a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are actively working to build a team that is representative of the diverse communities we serve, and an open, inclusive work environment where all employees can thrive. As an equal opportunity employer and a tech company committed to societal change, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Women, people of color, members of the LGBTQ+ community, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. Come join us!

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