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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$102K - $210K *

Drive innovation in AI engineering as you collaborate with cross-functional teams to build and enhance full-stack products that deliver exceptional user experiences while achieving impactful business...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$128K - $160K *

Transform data into actionable insights by developing dynamic pricing models. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance rider and driver experiences while leveraging statistical and machine l...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$174K - $252K *

Elevate software development by leveraging advanced ML techniques and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance product quality and user experience through innovative solutions and data-dri...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $225K *

Join a team that's pioneering automated driving technology, ensuring the reliability and efficiency of simulation frameworks crucial for safety testing and data analysis, while collaborating across en...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$224K - $313K *

Drive the development of innovative AI search and recommendation models, optimizing user experiences through advanced machine learning techniques and state-of-the-art algorithms. Collaborate with cros...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$242K - $338K *

Lead the charge in developing advanced machine learning models to enhance search and recommendation experiences. Drive innovation by architecting solutions that leverage AI and deep learning while col...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$240K - $300K *

EliseAI is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to contribute to their innovative conversational AI technology, focusing on improving operational efficiencies in housing and healthcare. The role involve...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$192K - $302K *

Shape the future of machine learning systems by setting the technical direction across data graph, entity resolution, and agent context. Drive strategy, evaluation standards, and design reviews as a s...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$250K - $365K *

Transform the future of machine learning in antibody design by leading innovative strategies, developing cutting-edge models, and mentoring a talented team to enhance therapeutic outcomes and drive im...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $125K *

Join a dynamic team to operationalize machine learning solutions, focusing on model serving, data pipelines, and lifecycle management. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design scalable servic...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $125K *

Drive innovation as a senior MLOps Engineer, operationalizing machine learning solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build scalable services, manage model lifecycles, and enhance data...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Innovate cutting-edge AI solutions by optimizing GPU kernels and runtime systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance performance and drive the development of advanced generative AI tec...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Join a dynamic team to design and implement AI workflows that integrate models, enterprise data, and business logic, delivering reliable production solutions and collaborating with various stakeholder...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$153K - $300K *

Unlock potential by enhancing our recommendation systems, driving generative and agentic research, and personalizing e-commerce experiences through innovative AI solutions...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$112K - $135K *

Join a team that's dedicated to leveraging advanced analytics to enhance intelligence operations. This senior role requires expertise in multi-INT analysis and collaboration within integrated teams to...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$184K - $356K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of autonomous driving by developing advanced 3D world models. Collaborate with experts to integrate perception data and enhance navigation solutions for complex e...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$184K - $356K *

Unlock potential by developing advanced 3D world models for autonomous driving. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate perception data and enhance navigation capabilities in complex envi...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $220K *

Elevate your recruiting expertise by attracting top Product talent to a rapidly growing organization. Drive innovative sourcing strategies and shape a world-class candidate experience while collaborat...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $220K *

Contribute to our mission by driving innovative recruiting strategies to attract top Product talent. Leverage your expertise in fast-paced environments to enhance candidate experiences and collaborate...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $160K *

Drive innovative data management and AI/ML solutions in support of critical defense projects. Collaborate with teams to analyze and optimize sustainment performance across secure environments while en...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $145K *

Transform data into actionable insights by leveraging advanced AI/ML techniques. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions that enhance customer engagement and optimize d...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$109K - $197K *

Innovate AI architecture for complex, multi-workstream programs, guiding executives and ensuring secure, scalable solutions that deliver measurable business outcomes while mentoring teams and shaping...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$109K - $197K *

Elevate your career by designing and deploying cutting-edge AI solutions, engaging with clients to translate business needs into scalable architectures, and leading technical discussions in a dynamic...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $145K *

Join a team that's at the forefront of AI innovation, leveraging advanced machine learning and data science to develop impactful solutions that enhance customer engagement and drive business success a...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Transform our data infrastructure by leading design and deployment of scalable systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data management, mentor engineers, and shape our technical ro...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.