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” Machine Learning Data Scientists here at Quizlet, involved in everything from ideation to prototype research to technical implementation. This role is part of the monetization team, where you will collaborate with Machine Learning Engineers, Data Scientists, and Product Engineers to enhance and personalize our monetization strategy. This is a hybrid role based out of our Denver, Los Angeles, New York, Seattle, and San Francisco office hubs.
In This Role You Will
- 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.
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.
- 2+ years of experience working with machine learning techniques to enhance monetization strategies.
- 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.
Bonus Points If You Have
- Experience working in education technology.
Compensation, Benefits & Perks
- Quizlet is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Total compensation for this role is market competitive, including a starting base salary of $150,000 - $215,000, 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.
In Closing
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.