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September 16, 2026

Senior Machine Learning Engineer

Senior

171,000 - 231,500 USD/yr

San Diego, CA

Quick Facts

  • Role: Senior Machine Learning Engineer

Description

Join a team of machine learning engineers building, deploying, and scaling AI science models. As a Senior engineer, you deliver durable solutions, lead complex ML technical work, and help improve team processes.

Responsibilities

  • Lead technical design for complex ML features and systems; make architectural decisions; document reusable patterns

  • Build durable examples and drive best-practices adoption, including testing and observability

  • Debug complex, ambiguous technical issues and coordinate for needed knowledge/resources

  • Stay current with modern AI-assisted development practices; evaluate and adopt new technologies

  • Design and refine ML features and pipelines across the ML lifecycle with data scientists

  • Provide accurate project estimates considering technical risks, capacity, and quality of AI-generated code

  • Remove roadblocks through cross-functional influence while maintaining quality standards

  • Own delivery of major features/projects, manage risks, and keep stakeholders informed

  • Run and interpret A/B tests and statistical analyses to assess model/feature impact

  • Collect and analyze customer feedback and product data to inform product direction

  • Define success metrics, track adoption and impact, and drive post-launch iterations

  • Share feedback for team growth; resolve ambiguities; document what works

  • Collaborate cross-functionally with product managers, data/AI scientists, and product engineers

Requirements

  • BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent practical experience

  • 5+ years of experience

  • Knowledge of data science/AI tools and frameworks: Python, Scikit-learn, NLTK, NumPy, Pandas, TensorFlow, Keras, R, Spark

  • Solid understanding of ML techniques (classification, regression, clustering) and ML principles

  • Computer science fundamentals: data structures, algorithms, performance complexity, computer architecture

  • Software engineering fundamentals: version control (Git/GitHub) and ability to write production-ready code

  • Experience deploying highly scalable software for millions+ users; GPU acceleration (CUDA, cuDNN) and cloud experience (AWS, GCP)

  • Strong oral and written communication skills

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation with pay-for-performance rewards approach

  • Eligible for cash bonus, equity rewards, and benefits per applicable plans

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