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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$202K - $224K *

Join a team that's redefining delivery optimization through advanced machine learning. Drive technical vision and design scalable ML systems to enhance marketplace efficiency and decision-making in a...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$202K - $224K *

Innovate the future of delivery optimization by designing and deploying scalable ML systems that enhance merchant performance and marketplace efficiency, driving impactful decisions in a dynamic globa...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$160K - $200K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of AI by developing robust machine learning solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance performance and usability of advanced systems, and driv...

Austin, TXRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $200K *

Elevate the future of autonomous driving by developing scalable vehicle simulation models. Collaborate with diverse teams to apply cutting-edge deep learning techniques, enhance model accuracy, and en...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$145K - $209K *

Accelerate progress at the intersection of machine learning and software engineering, driving innovative solutions for ticketing optimization, personalization, and fraud detection. Collaborate across...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$145K - $209K *

Grow innovative software solutions in an agile environment, empowering users through seamless ticketing experiences while leveraging cutting-edge technologies and fostering teamwork across disciplines...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's pioneering the next generation of ML models to drive drug discovery, leveraging advanced single-cell datasets. Collaborate with experts to push the boundaries of computational biolo...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$255K - $300K *

Innovate high-impact AI platforms that empower agents within a regulated financial environment. Drive technical direction, ensure agent reliability, and mentor engineers while collaborating cross-func...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $190K *

Transform the ML landscape by designing secure, scalable back-end systems that enhance advertising experiences. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build high-performing solutions while ensurin...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Elevate your career by developing cutting-edge algorithms that transform sensor data into real-time physiological insights, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance wearable technology per...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$184K - $262K *

Elevate the future of Search by leveraging machine learning to create personalized, engaging discovery experiences for millions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to innovate and optimize conten...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$184K - $262K *

Drive innovation in Search by leveraging machine learning to enhance personalized discovery experiences for millions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build scalable solutions that redefine...

New York, NYRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$191K - $223K *

Join our innovative Payments team to develop AI-driven solutions that enhance payment experiences, prevent fraud, and optimize transaction processes, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$228K - $342K *

Innovate with us to design and build core ML systems for next-gen AI agents, integrating model logic and orchestration for scalable solutions that impact millions. Collaborate within senior teams to d...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $145K *

Transform enterprise ML capabilities by designing and operationalizing a robust cloud-native platform, enhancing data workflows, and empowering teams to deliver impactful AI solutions efficiently and...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$140K - $170K *

Shape the future of AI by building and scaling a centralized platform that enhances care capabilities. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive adoption and optimize tools, ensuring high avail...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$170K - $234K *

Elevate your career by designing scalable data pipelines and optimizing ML models. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to tackle complex challenges in a dynamic, remote-first environment, leveragi...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$170K - $234K *

Elevate your career by designing scalable data pipelines and optimizing ML models. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to tackle complex challenges in a fast-paced environment, leveraging vast dat...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$170K - $234K *

Unlock potential by designing scalable data pipelines and optimizing ML models. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to tackle complex challenges in a fast-paced environment, leveraging vast datase...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$137K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of pricing strategies through advanced machine learning. Collaborate across functions to develop innovative solutions that enhance revenue growth and optimize pro...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$120K - $150K *

Lead the charge in designing and scaling AI agent systems for Unity, enabling advanced task planning and decision-making. Collaborate across teams to drive innovation in gaming and simulations while m...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $190K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance ad relevance and user trust through innovative machine learning solutions. Collaborate with experts to develop systems that ensure high-quality, safe advertising experie...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Transform data into actionable insights as a Senior Machine Learning Engineer. Collaborate with clients to enhance their teams or build innovative products, leveraging your expertise in traditional ML...

Salem, ORRemote

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Optimize machine learning solutions by integrating with client teams or building products. Leverage expertise in traditional algorithms and data analysis to deliver impactful results in financial cont...

Atlanta, GARemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Join a dynamic team as a Senior Machine Learning Engineer, leveraging your expertise in traditional ML and financial data to design, build, and optimize solutions for diverse clients, while collaborat...

Indianapolis, INRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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.