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Software engineer seeks advice on ML career without Master's degree

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A software engineer with a strong math background is seeking advice on transitioning into machine learning without a Master's degree. They are interested in understanding the theoretical underpinnings of ML rather than just using existing tools. The user is asking for honest experiences from those who have made a similar switch, specifically regarding the difficulty of securing interviews, the types of projects that impress employers, and the practical application of math and statistics in ML roles. AI

RANK_REASON User-generated question seeking advice on career path, not a news event.

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Software engineer seeks advice on ML career without Master's degree

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  1. r/MachineLearning TIER_1 English(EN) · /u/Schmosby123 ·

    How hard is it to break into ML work without a Master's degree? [D]

    <!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>I'm currently a software engineer (mostly mobile/iOS development) and have recently started learning machine learning because I genuinely find it interesting, especially the math behind it.</p> <p>I have a fairly strong math background and am com…

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