Sr. Machine Learning Engineer, Study

About Quizlet:
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. We’re on track to become the undisputed leader in user-generated learning content and engagement, at the scale of YouTube.  
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.

About the Team:
Quizlet’s Machine Learning team is core to Quizlet’s vision in being an AI tutor and go-to student app for everyone. We inspire, validate, build, and continuously improve ML/AI products to scale learning. Some things we’ve worked on include personalized learning experiences by modeling how students learn, smart assessment, and advanced questions. We make use of our vast UGC study content, unique data of billions of study interactions, learning science, diverse domain expertise, cutting edge ML, and generative AI.
About the Role:
We are “full stack” ML data scientists here at Quizlet, involved in everything from ideation to prototype research to technical implementation.
This is a hybrid role. While you are currently permitted to work remotely in the San Francisco Bay Area, you must remain able to work in the office as business needs dictate and as identified by your manager.

In this role, you will:

• Envision, research, develop, and deploy high-impact products, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams
• Implement new ML / AI features as production Python services, and occasionally be involved in front-end implementation
• Conduct AI feasibility research to influence the product roadmap
• Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in AI and educational technology to ensure that our platform remains at the forefront of innovation
• Evaluate the performance of AI models and conduct experiments to continuously improve them
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior members

What you bring to the table:

• 4+ years of experience in machine learning and a proven track record of delivering impactful, production ML solutions at scale
• A deep understanding of machine learning approaches and techniques, as well as of product and user needs
• Proficiency in Python and production engineering best practices
• Experience working with LLMs such as GPT
• 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

Bonus points if you have:

• Experience working in education technology
• Familiarity with the latest advancements in large language models (LLMs) and their applications in education

Compensation, Benefits & Perks:

• Quizlet is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Salary transparency helps to mitigate unfair hiring practices when it comes to discrimination and pay gaps. Total compensation for this role is market competitive, including a starting base salary of $180,000 - $240,000, depending on location and experience, as well as company stock options
• Collaborate with your manager and team to create a healthy work-life balance
• 20 vacation days (and we expect you 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

We strive to make everyone feel comfortable