Senior Machine Learning Engineer Jobs

Explore Senior Machine Learning Engineer opportunities at companies building intelligent products and data-driven systems. These experienced professionals design, develop, and deploy machine learning solutions, turning research and business needs into reliable applications. Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, helping you find roles aligned with your skills and career goals.

What Senior Machine Learning Engineers Do

Senior Machine Learning Engineers typically own substantial parts of the machine learning lifecycle, from defining problems and preparing data to training models, deploying services, and monitoring performance. They collaborate with data scientists, software engineers, product teams, and business stakeholders to deliver solutions that are accurate, scalable, maintainable, and useful.

Common Skills and Qualifications

Employers often seek strong programming skills, especially in Python, along with experience in machine learning frameworks, statistical methods, and software engineering practices. Familiarity with cloud platforms, distributed computing, MLOps, model evaluation, and production deployment can be valuable. Senior roles may also call for technical leadership, mentoring, and the ability to explain complex findings to cross-functional teams.

Career Opportunities

Senior Machine Learning Engineers work across industries such as technology, finance, healthcare, retail, and logistics. Depending on the organization, the role may focus on generative AI, recommendation systems, search, computer vision, natural language processing, forecasting, or fraud detection. Experienced engineers can grow into staff or principal engineering roles, technical management, or specialized AI leadership positions.

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$147K - $274K *

Drive the development of cutting-edge AI technologies to enhance biomedical discovery, leading high-impact projects while collaborating with diverse scientific teams to propel advancements in machine...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $155K *

Shape the future of AI by designing and implementing advanced machine learning solutions. Collaborate with teams to deliver innovative systems, leveraging your expertise in software engineering and ba...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$175K - $245K *

Unlock potential by transforming complex data into reliable, user-friendly datasets. Collaborate with engineers and researchers to enhance data quality and accessibility, ensuring efficient support fo...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$266K - $372K *

Optimize user personalization strategies by leading advanced ML user modeling initiatives. Shape cohesive user representation frameworks for improved engagement across Reddit's platforms, leveraging c...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$100K - $150K *

Join a dynamic team to develop AI-driven solutions for HR and Finance, leveraging cutting-edge technologies. Collaborate across functions to design scalable, reliable AI agents that enhance decision-m...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $145K *

Innovate your career by designing and deploying advanced AI/ML solutions that tackle complex challenges. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create impactful applications and lead the developme...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$148K - $185K *

Lead the charge in leveraging data science to enhance enterprise solutions. Shape algorithmic strategies and collaborate with teams to drive product innovation and operational excellence across Lyft B...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$132K - $338K *

Engage in pioneering agentic AI research while translating findings into robust production systems. Drive innovation through applied research, engineering practices, and collaboration with interdiscip...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$132K - $338K *

Join a team that's pushing the boundaries of AI by transforming cutting-edge research into robust production systems, ensuring reliability and innovation in agentic AI applications while collaborating...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$132K - $338K *

Advance your career by bridging AI research and engineering, translating innovative concepts into production-ready solutions while tackling complex agentic AI challenges and contributing to state-of-t...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$132K - $338K *

Investigate and translate cutting-edge agentic AI research into production-ready services. Collaborate with engineers to integrate solutions, ensuring alignment with real-world applications while cont...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$132K - $338K *

Join as a Senior Advanced AI Research Engineer, exploring cutting-edge AI systems. Transform innovative research into deployable solutions while collaborating with engineers and stakeholders, driving...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$132K - $338K *

Transform the future of AI by merging research with prototyping to create robust agent-based systems. Collaborate with engineers to translate innovative findings into production-ready implementations...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$132K - $338K *

Join a team that's innovating in agentic AI systems. Leverage your expertise in Python and ML to turn research into robust production tools while collaborating across functions to enhance platform cap...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$132K - $338K *

Support cutting-edge research in agentic AI by developing production-ready prototypes and integrating innovative solutions into scalable platforms, collaborating closely with engineers and stakeholder...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$132K - $292K *

Unlock potential by bridging AI research and engineering to create innovative, production-ready solutions. Collaborate with teams to translate cutting-edge findings into scalable, reliable systems tha...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

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Join a dynamic team to innovate in agentic AI systems, transforming cutting-edge research into production-ready solutions. Collaborate with engineers and stakeholders to drive advancements that enhanc...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$230K - $322K *

Unlock the future of ad creative by architecting advanced generative workflows and editing systems. Collaborate across teams to enhance ad performance while ensuring brand safety and compliance in a f...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$132K - $338K *

Join our team to explore the cutting edge of agentic AI research, transforming innovative concepts into production-grade solutions. Your role will bridge research and engineering, impacting both techn...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$132K - $338K *

Transform advanced AI research into production-worthy implementations by effectively leading innovative projects. Collaborate across teams to create scalable solutions that enhance agents' capabilitie...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$132K - $338K *

Unlock innovation in agentic AI by transforming research into platforms. Collaborate cross-functionally to address client needs and enhance performance through rigorous testing, prototyping, and impac...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$132K - $338K *

Lead the innovation in agentic AI, transforming research into production-ready systems. Collaborate with engineers and researchers to develop and evaluate scalable AI solutions that enhance real-world...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$132K - $338K *

Transform cutting-edge AI research into production-ready solutions while collaborating with engineers and product managers. You'll design prototypes, implement scalable systems, and communicate findin...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$132K - $338K *

Innovate cutting-edge agentic AI systems by turning research insights into robust, production-ready technology. Collaborate with engineers to drive impactful solutions while merging experimentation an...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$132K - $338K *

Join a team that's redefining agentic AI by turning cutting-edge research into production-ready solutions. Collaborate across disciplines to create impactful AI capabilities that are reliable, scalabl...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Senior Machine Learning Engineer do?question toggle

    A Senior Machine Learning Engineer builds and operates machine learning systems, including preparing data, developing and evaluating models, deploying them into production, and monitoring their performance. They often guide technical decisions and collaborate with product, data, and engineering teams.

  • What qualifications are commonly required for Senior Machine Learning Engineer jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary, but commonly include strong programming ability, machine learning and statistical knowledge, experience with production software, and familiarity with tools or frameworks used to train and deploy models. Senior positions may also require cloud, MLOps, system design, and mentorship experience.

  • What industries hire Senior Machine Learning Engineers?question toggle

    Technology, finance, healthcare, retail, logistics, and many other sectors hire Senior Machine Learning Engineers to develop applications such as recommendations, fraud detection, forecasting, language technologies, and computer vision.

  • How can I find Senior Machine Learning Engineer jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Use Ladders to explore vetted professional openings with salaries of $100,000 or more. Review each listing's responsibilities, qualifications, and compensation details to find roles that fit your background and goals.