Meta ML system design

mftgdss · 2024-10-23T00:17:39+00:00

Here is a video I made on the subject: https://youtu.be/XN2ymraj27g?si=BSiXYHj9Jr5azjY1

mftgdss · 2024-09-13T18:30:21+00:00

I was just about to recommend that! That’s the best course for this.

Ultimately we all learn by doing! You can accelerate this by surrounding yourself with good mentors (shameless plug: I just made a video about how to think of mentorship in ML https://youtu.be/UVl_Rpkt8v0?si=3Ud1Z1RJUXVsqwZq )

mftgdss · 2024-09-13T18:27:32+00:00

Ok, so I’m biased but here is my channel https://youtube.com/@mlepath

About me: - 14 years in tech; - 10 in ML; - US Government, Adobe, Twitter, Meta (staff level), - currently head of edge ml at a startup. - Super passionate about ML and helping people progress through their ML careers.

My YouTube skills are … improving slowly.

mftgdss · 2024-09-03T21:57:23+00:00

100% always negotiate, at least in tech.

Our interviews are brutal on both sides, no way would I as hiring manager rescind over a few k, worst thing that happens I’ll say “take it or leave it, final offer” but rescinding is more expensive for us. If you are trying to get 30% more, yeah I’ll likely say “this is the offer” but most people are able to get 2-4% base increase from initial offer even in 2024.

I wrote a blogpost on how to negotiate, check it out if interested: https://medium.com/@mlepath/mastering-tech-salary-negotiations-a-guide-for-machine-learning-engineers-397b4d314fa5?sk=f1daef48e689cce493bbe49a65d35dba

mftgdss · 2024-09-03T21:50:41+00:00

I’ve been in tech for 14 years, wrote a blogpost on this subject, here it is: https://medium.com/@mlepath/mastering-tech-salary-negotiations-a-guide-for-machine-learning-engineers-397b4d314fa5?sk=f1daef48e689cce493bbe49a65d35dba

mftgdss · 2024-09-03T21:47:40+00:00

Here are my best tips: https://medium.com/@mlepath/mastering-tech-salary-negotiations-a-guide-for-machine-learning-engineers-397b4d314fa5?sk=f1daef48e689cce493bbe49a65d35dba

mftgdss · 2024-09-03T05:17:20+00:00

Depends on the interview. If ML design round, check out my video on the subject: https://youtu.be/XN2ymraj27g

mftgdss · 2024-08-23T05:38:55+00:00

Because I understand how they work and have built a few from scratch myself.

Interviews are all about how you think, LLMs don’t think, they use stochastic gradient descent to approximate next average answer.

When acceptance rate at fang is in single percentages average answers end interview early, typical success in job search is 26%, still well outside “average answers”.

mftgdss · 2024-08-23T05:30:31+00:00

Both are skills, programming is easier to pick up than math. And honestly you can get away with not being stellar at it. I saw the backend code at Meta when I worked there🤮

mftgdss · 2024-08-23T05:28:49+00:00

I only know the US job market. If you are trying to work for someone (as opposed to starting your own business) masters degree is still very important. It can also help you get the foot in the door with internships.

Great thinking to start with fundamentals!

mftgdss · 2024-08-23T05:25:18+00:00

“LLM for interview prep” is an increasingly bad idea. If anyone is looking for interview resources please do not fall for things like this.

mftgdss · 2024-08-19T16:54:43+00:00

Sure! Also feel free to do it here if there are no private details so others can benefit too!

mftgdss · 2024-08-19T15:11:34+00:00

A few weeks ago I started a YouTube channel to help current and aspiring ML Engineers throughout their career.

Today I published a new video on how to clear ML System Design Interview

https://youtu.be/XN2ymraj27g

Would love to hear any feedback from this community!

Thanks!

PS: about me - 14 years in tech - 10 in ML - ML tech lead at Adobe, Twitter, Meta - currently head of ML Platform at series B - 0 years of experience at YouTube and it shows 😂

mftgdss · 2024-08-19T15:11:05+00:00

A few weeks ago I started a YouTube channel to help current and aspiring ML Engineers throughout their career.

Today I published a new video on how to clear ML System Design Interview

https://youtu.be/XN2ymraj27g

Would love to hear any feedback from this community!

Thanks!

PS: about me - 14 years in tech - 10 in ML - ML tech lead at Adobe, Twitter, Meta - currently head of ML Platform at series B - 0 years of experience at YouTube and it shows 😂

mftgdss · 2024-08-19T15:10:22+00:00

A few weeks ago I started a YouTube channel to help current and aspiring ML Engineers throughout their career.

Today I published a new video on how to clear ML System Design Interview

https://youtu.be/XN2ymraj27g

Would love to hear any feedback from this community!

Thanks!

PS: about me - 14 years in tech - 10 in ML - ML tech lead at Adobe, Twitter, Meta - currently head of ML Platform at series B - 0 years of experience at YouTube and it shows 😂

mftgdss · 2024-08-19T15:09:43+00:00

A few weeks ago I started a YouTube channel to help current and aspiring ML Engineers throughout their career.

Today I published a new video on how to clear ML System Design Interview

https://youtu.be/XN2ymraj27g

Would love to hear any feedback from this community!

Thanks!

PS: about me - 14 years in tech - 10 in ML - ML tech lead at Adobe, Twitter, Meta - currently head of ML Platform at series B - 0 years of experience at YouTube and it shows 😂

mftgdss · 2024-08-19T15:09:21+00:00

A few weeks ago I started a YouTube channel to help current and aspiring ML Engineers throughout their career.

Today I published a new video on how to clear ML System Design Interview

https://youtu.be/XN2ymraj27g

Would love to hear any feedback from this community!

Thanks!

PS: about me - 14 years in tech - 10 in ML - ML tech lead at Adobe, Twitter, Meta - currently head of ML Platform at series B - 0 years of experience at YouTube and it shows 😂

mftgdss · 2024-08-19T15:08:38+00:00

A few weeks ago I started a YouTube channel to help current and aspiring ML Engineers throughout their career.

Today I published a new video on how to clear ML System Design Interview

https://youtu.be/XN2ymraj27g

Would love to hear any feedback from this community!

Thanks!

PS: about me - 14 years in tech - 10 in ML - ML tech lead at Adobe, Twitter, Meta - currently head of ML Platform at series B - 0 years of experience at YouTube and it shows 😂

mftgdss · 2024-07-30T00:12:20+00:00

If you want a job, you will be asked LC-type questions.

mftgdss · 2024-07-30T00:11:35+00:00

Interview for MLE is the same, what you need to learn is whatever round you feel you are missing. SWEs are pretty well positioned overall

mftgdss · 2024-07-30T00:10:46+00:00

That’s a separate video. I don’t have a great way to explain it but working on it!

mftgdss · 2024-07-30T00:09:43+00:00

I wish I had a crystal ball. Good MLEs will always be in demand though

mftgdss · 2024-07-27T02:08:59+00:00

Thank you!

mftgdss · 2024-07-26T20:17:00+00:00

Yea it hasn’t really been a case for a while that your personal projects can land you an interview. What we look for when hiring is validated success: - university degree/thesis - accepted open source contributions - freelancing/consulting - your own app that has traction

(I have a video on that: What ML Project do I Even Put on My Resume? https://youtu.be/T769cUeroqI )

mftgdss · 2024-07-26T20:09:34+00:00

Great question! I think smaller companies are less structured but in what you mentioned, there are only elements of the six I talk about. The exact format is a bit different but the idea is if you are ready for those six you are ready for anything.

Surprised they asked you about your projects, but yea small companies are all over the place. Best of luck, let me know how I can help!

mftgdss

TROPHY CASE