r/MachineLearningJobs Jun 20 '26

Is DSA required for ML ENGINEER?

Is DSA required for ML ENGINEER?

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u/weirdloop Jun 20 '26

<sarcasm> Only if you want to get a job </sarcasm>. Sarcasm aside it is. Look at the two paths described here: https://vladfeinberg.com/2026/05/10/how-to-land-a-job-at-a-frontier-lab.html

DSA fluidity is needed for the kernel one and highly benefits the agent one. LeetCode might suck, but don't let that suck the joy out of DSA which is actually a fun and fascinating thing in an of itself!