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Machine Learning System Design

Gain insights into ML system design, state-of-the-art techniques, and best practices for scalable production. Learn from top researchers and stand out in your next ML interview.

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Machine Learning System Design is an important component of any ML interview. The ability to address problems, identify requirements, and discuss tradeoffs helps you stand out among hundreds of other candidates. Readers of this course able to get offers from Snapchat, Facebook, Coupang, Stitchfix and LinkedIn. This course will help you understand the state of the practice on model techniques along with best practices in applying ML models in production at scale. Once you finished the course you can learn more use-cases at: http://mlengineer.io/ Once you're done with the course, you will be able to apply and leverage knowledge from top researchers at tech companies. You will have up to date knowledge in model techniques from hundreds of the latest research and industry papers. There is even a chance that the interviewers will be surprised at the depth of your knowledge.

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WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

Improve your Machine Learning System Design skills. Apply the best techniques in order to structure and drive your interview.

TAKEAWAY SKILLS

Machine Learning

System Design

Content

21 Lessons6 Quizzes2 Assessments

Machine Learning Primer

5 Lessons

Get familiar with core machine learning principles, from feature engineering to model deployment.

Introduction

Feature Selection and Feature Engineering

Training Pipeline

Inference

Metrics Evaluation

Video Recommendation

3 Lessons

Discover the logic behind developing and optimizing scalable video recommendation systems for enhanced user engagement.

Problem Statement and Metrics

Candidate Generation and Ranking Model

Video Recommendation System Design

Feed Ranking

3 Lessons

Work your way through optimizing feed ranking with personalized models for enhanced user engagement.

Problem Statement and Metrics

Feed Ranking Model

Feed Ranking System Design

Ad Click Prediction

3 Lessons

Enhance your skills in designing and optimizing ad click prediction models for better ad performance.

Problem Statement and Metrics

Ad Click Prediction Model

Ads Recommendation System Design

Rental Search Ranking

3 Lessons

Take a closer look at designing Airbnb's rental search ranking system with a booking prediction model and performance metrics.

Problem Statement and Metrics

Booking Model

Rental Search Ranking System Design

Estimate Food Delivery Time

3 Lessons

See how it works to design an accurate, scalable food delivery time estimation system.

Problem Statement and Metrics

Estimated Delivery Model

Estimate Food Delivery System Design

Conclusion

1 Lessons

Build on comprehensive insights into designing practical Machine Learning systems for diverse applications.

Summary

Machine Learning Knowledge

Assessment

Machine Learning Model Diagnosis

Assessment

Certificate of Completion

Showcase your accomplishment by sharing your certificate of completion.

Course Author:

Khang Pham

Developed by MAANG Engineers

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Personalized Interview Prep

Skip the LeetCode grind with a custom roadmap that adapts to your goals. Hands-on practice for Coding Interviews, System Design, and more.

Mock Interviews

Test your skills in a simulated interview setting. Receive personalized feedback based on your performance. Available for Coding Interviews, System Design, and more.

AI Prompt

Build prompt engineering skills. Practice implementing AI-informed solutions.

Code Feedback

Evaluate and debug your code with the click of a button. Get real-time feedback on test cases, including time and space complexity of your solutions.

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AI Code Mentor

AI Code Mentor helps you quickly identify errors in your code, learn from your mistakes, and nudge you in the right direction — just like a 1:1 tutor!

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