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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Search Senior Machine Learning Engineer jobs on Ladders to discover vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more. Compare roles by responsibilities, required expertise, and growth potential, then identify openings that match your experience in building and operating machine learning systems.

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$120K - $135K *

Transform automotive manufacturing by developing and scaling advanced metal forming processes. Collaborate with engineering and production teams to ensure efficient, repeatable production of automotiv...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$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

$147K - $210K *

Drive innovation in AI by developing cutting-edge machine learning solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance product quality and optimize advertising technologies for a global au...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$138K - $165K *

Champion the development of scalable AWS infrastructure and LLM platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and maintain secure, reliable services while driving innovation...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$255K - $351K *

Shape the future of AI-driven mobility by leading transformative initiatives in large-scale AI architecture and deployment. Collaborate with engineering teams to optimize systems and drive enterprise...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$120K - $150K *

Develop cutting-edge machine learning solutions while collaborating with top researchers. Engage in impactful projects that enhance AI systems, focusing on safety, reliability, and innovative methodol...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Unlock potential by joining a cutting-edge Machine Learning Research team, where you'll tackle advanced AI challenges, collaborate with top researchers, and contribute to impactful projects that shape...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic team to design and build AI-driven applications, collaborating directly with clients or enhancing their teams through your expertise in software development and e...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Lead the development of AI-driven applications, collaborating with clients to enhance their teams or build innovative products. Drive technical excellence and deliver scalable solutions in a dynamic...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Empower innovation by leading AI software development, integrating with client teams, and building scalable solutions. Collaborate on complex projects, ensuring high-quality delivery and technical lea...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Innovate solutions as a Senior AI Software Engineer, collaborating with clients to enhance their teams or build cutting-edge AI-driven applications. Leverage your expertise in software development and...

San Antonio, TXRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Empower innovation as a Senior AI Software Engineer, collaborating with clients to enhance their teams or build cutting-edge AI-driven applications. Leverage your expertise in software development and...

Nashville, TNRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Elevate your career as a Senior AI Software Engineer, collaborating with clients to design and build innovative AI-driven applications while leading technical initiatives and enhancing enterprise inte...

Miami, FLRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Join a team that's redefining AI solutions by integrating with clients to design and build innovative applications. Leverage your expertise in software development and AI workflows to drive impactful...

Indianapolis, INRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of AI by developing and deploying innovative applications. Collaborate with clients to enhance their systems and lead technical initiatives, ensuring high-quality...

Salt Lake City, UTRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Innovate with cutting-edge AI technologies as you design and build scalable applications. Collaborate directly with clients or integrate into teams, driving impactful solutions in a dynamic environmen...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of AI by developing innovative applications and workflows. Collaborate directly with clients or build products in a FullStack environment, leveraging your experti...

Fort Worth, TXRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Advance your career as a Senior AI Software Engineer, collaborating with clients to design and build AI-driven applications. Leverage your expertise in software development and enterprise integrations...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Shape the future of AI by integrating with client teams or building innovative products. Leverage your expertise in software development and AI applications to deliver impactful solutions while leadin...

Topeka, KSRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Engage with clients as a Senior AI Software Engineer, integrating into teams or building products. Leverage your expertise in AI-driven applications and enterprise APIs to deliver innovative solutions...

Helena, MTRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of AI by designing and building innovative applications. Collaborate with clients and lead technical initiatives while driving complex workflows and scalable solu...

Dover, DERemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Join a team that's transforming AI solutions by integrating with clients to design and build innovative applications. Leverage your expertise in software development and AI workflows to drive impactfu...

Raleigh, NCRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of AI by developing and deploying innovative applications. Collaborate with clients to enhance their systems and lead technical initiatives in a dynamic, remote e...

Montgomery, ALRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Accelerate innovation by collaborating with clients to design and build AI-driven applications. Leverage your expertise in software development and enterprise APIs to deliver scalable solutions and le...

Pierre, SDRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Transform your career by joining a dynamic team as a Senior AI Software Engineer, where you'll collaborate with clients to enhance their projects through innovative AI solutions and hands-on developme...

Louisville, KYRemote

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  •   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.