Machine Learning Engineer - New Grad 2026

Nextdoor is the essential neighborhood network that connects neighbors, public agencies, and businesses around local information. They are seeking a Machine Learning Engineer to build data-intensive products, develop personalized content, and collaborate with product and data science teams to enhance user engagement.ResponsibilitiesBuild and iterate on ML-driven products to foster creativity, discovery, and engagement on NextdoorDevelop personalized content and user recommendation systems that millions of users rely on dailyRun and analyze live user-facing experiments to iterate on model qualityCollaborate with other engineers and data scientists to create optimal experiences on the platformParticipate in in-person Nextdoor events such as trainings, off-sites, volunteer days, and team building exercisesBuild in-person relationships with team members and contribute to Nextdoor’s company cultureSkillsMaster's Degree or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Applied Math, Statistics, or a related field, graduating in December 2025/May-June 2026Deep understanding of machine learning concepts (e.g. deep learning) and applications (e.g. recommender systems, knowledge graph)Internship in machine learning engineering in a related field (e.g. social networking, e-commerce)Strong programming skills in Python or JavaEffective communication and collaboration skillsPassion for Nextdoor's mission and purposeIndustry experience of applying machine learning at scaleEagerness to explore and apply AI and emerging technologies to reimagine how work gets doneBenefitsAccess to benefits (including mental health benefits, commuter benefits, wellness benefits, gender affirming care, etc)Flexible paid time offDedicated volunteer daysStocked micro-kitchens and lunches at our officesAbility to join any of our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)Company OverviewNextdoor is a private social networking platform that connects neighbors for them to exchange helpful information, goods, and services. It was founded in 2011, and is headquartered in San Francisco, California, USA, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is http://nextdoor.com.Company H1B SponsorshipNextdoor has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 44 in 2025, 31 in 2024, 53 in 2023, 39 in 2022, 36 in 2021, 20 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.



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