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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$179K - $204K *

Champion innovative AI solutions by designing and deploying machine learning models. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve complex business challenges and optimize production systems in a d...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$197K - $225K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative machine learning solutions that tackle complex business challenges. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, build, and deploy scalable models, drivi...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$197K - $225K *

Join a team that's at the forefront of AI innovation, solving complex business challenges through advanced machine learning techniques and collaborative engineering practices. Drive impactful transfor...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$255K *

Empower innovation in automotive technology by developing advanced data solutions for vehicle diagnostics and performance. Collaborate on cutting-edge projects to enhance software-defined vehicles and...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$115K - $165K *

Join a team that's transforming data into actionable insights through advanced statistical methodologies and machine learning, driving innovation in media measurement and analytics across diverse busi...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$154K - $209K *

Engineer the future of data infrastructure by connecting systems across the supply chain, enabling operational teams to leverage clean, actionable data for strategic decision-making and business impac...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$251K - $310K *

Pioneer advanced deep learning solutions to optimize performance and efficiency in simulations, employing cutting-edge techniques for model architecture and deployment, directly impacting state-of-the...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $155K *

Grow your career with a hands-on role in data science by driving content performance analytics, mentoring junior analysts, and deploying advanced modeling techniques to predict audience behaviors and...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$251K - $310K *

Optimize and innovate advanced ML models for high-performance simulation solutions. Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team to enhance the development of cutting-edge autonomous driving technologi...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Empower data-driven decision-making by designing and optimizing scalable data architectures. Lead a team of engineers, ensuring high performance and collaboration across functions to deliver best-in-c...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$135K - $160K *

Make your mark at the forefront of autonomous driving by engineering systems that optimize data collection and model improvement. Collaborate closely with ML experts to enhance training efficiency and...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$200K - $400K *

Join a team that's advancing AI safety by building reliable, controllable models for conversational agents. Collaborate across functions to transform safety challenges into scalable, production-ready...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $400K *

Drive innovation in AI safety by building robust safeguards for conversational agents. Collaborate across teams to enhance model reliability and mitigate real-world risks, creating impactful solutions...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$128K - $232K *

Transform your career by tackling engineering challenges as a Senior Fullstack Engineer. Drive innovation in our Core Objects systems, optimize performance, and leverage AI to enhance our customer eng...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$100K - $120K *

Take ownership of the MLOps platform to automate, deploy, and monitor AI models for floor-plan generation, ensuring high-quality outputs and efficient workflows in a dynamic research environment...

Waterloo, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$130K - $155K *

Elevate data-driven decision-making by developing AI-powered platforms that enhance analytics and insights across teams. Collaborate with engineers and data scientists to create scalable systems that...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Pioneer innovative autonomous systems for military and commercial sectors. Lead design, development, and integration of robotic platforms while mentoring junior engineers. Enjoy autonomy in research d...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$135K - $160K *

Reimagine product management by leading AI-driven initiatives from concept to launch. Join a dynamic team to shape innovative solutions, drive market insights, and enhance customer experiences in a fa...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $162K *

Shape the future of enterprise applications by leading design and development efforts, collaborating with stakeholders, and mentoring engineers to deliver scalable solutions that enhance business oper...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$119K - $163K *

Engage with cross-functional teams to design and enhance analytical models, dashboards, and reporting tools. Drive data accuracy and governance while integrating predictive intelligence into workflows...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$125K - $175K *

Elevate robotics and software development by leading innovative motion planning and control solutions. Collaborate cross-functionally to create robust systems and drive advancements in robotics techno...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$155K - $186K *

Unlock potential by leading the design and development of enterprise-scale applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative technology solutions that enhance business operat...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$148K - $178K *

Innovate enterprise-scale applications as a Staff Engineer II, collaborating with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and support scalable technology solutions that enhance business operations...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in advancing visual intelligence technologies, designing large-scale training pipelines, and collaborating with researchers to enhance AI-powered user experiences through innovative ma...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$143K - $194K *

Shape the future of AI governance by owning end-to-end feature development. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions that enhance trust in autonomous agents while thrivi...

2 weeks ago

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

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.