We are seeking an experienced, visionary Head of Machine Learning to lead our ML team. The Head of Machine Learning will play a critical role in steering the strategic direction of our ML efforts and advancing our mission to make learning more accessible, engaging, and impactful.

In this role, you’ll get to:

• Drive the strategic vision, planning, and execution of our machine learning initiatives.
• Lead and mentor a team of data scientists, machine learning engineers, and AI specialists, promoting a culture of continuous learning and innovation.
• Develop and implement robust ML models that support personalized learning experiences for millions of students
• Collaborate with product teams, software engineers, and UX/UI designers to integrate ML functionalities into our product offerings.
• Stay updated on the latest industry trends and advancements in machine learning, AI, and EdTech, and use this knowledge to inform our ML strategy.
• Communicate complex machine learning concepts and outcomes to stakeholders across the organization in a clear, concise manner.
• Implement best practices to ensure the quality, reliability, and scalability of machine learning systems.
• Define key metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of ML models and use these metrics to drive improvements.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 6+ years of experience in machine learning, data science, or similar roles.
• 2+ years of experience managing and coaching high-performing teams
• Master’s or PhD in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of machine learning frameworks and libraries (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch).
• Expertise with software development and programming languages (e.g., Python, Java).
• Hands-on experience with GPUs and optimization
• Solid understanding of machine learning algorithms, statistical concepts, and data structures.
• Familiarity with cloud-based machine learning platforms (e.g., AWS, Google Cloud).
• Familiarity with SQL and relational databases, and other NoSQL databases such as AWS Dynamo
• Proven track record of implementing machine learning models in real-world applications.
• Exceptional leadership and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with NLP and generative models, particularly in an educational context.
• Contributed ideas and/or concepts that support the generation of intellectual property or published papers.
• Prior experience in the EdTech industry.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex technical ideas to non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience with designing/building data pipelines and related frameworks
• Experience with data warehouses and data lakes

You’ll be:

• Passionate about building incredible consumer products
• Comfortable with ambiguity: if you don’t have all the details, you’re comfortable moving forward and facing the uncertain because risk and change motivate you to evolve and innovate.
• A mix of hands-on collaborative leadership ability, analytical / problem-solving skills, entrepreneurial can-do spirit, and grit.

Benefits and Perks:

• Competitive salary with a significant upside in equity
• Health + dental + vision coverage offered for both employees and their dependents
• 401k plan
• Work from home, or wherever. We’re remote-first!
• Flexible PTO, holiday, and leave policies, including paid parental leave for new parents - We want you to take time to relax, recharge, and reset!
• Remote-friendly environment and culture that nurtures company and team events to stay connected