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Senior Software Engineer, Machine Learning
Santa Monica, CA
Open 6 months, first seen by us 203 days ago- Pay
$170,000–240,000/year · BaseAnnual period assumed — pay source
#LI-Remote The US base salary range for this full-time position is $170,000-$240,000. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location, and the range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location, role-related knowledge and skills, depth of experience, relevant education or training, and additional role-related considerations. Depending on the position offered, equity, bonuses, commission, or other forms of compensation may also be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits.
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What you’ll work on
Full postingDesign, develop, and maintain machine learning models and algorithms for complex business problems
Identify patterns, trends, and anomalies in data and visualize insights
Assess model performance using suitable metrics, validation techniques, and test datasets
Tune hyperparameters, features, and regularization to improve accuracy and scalability
From the employer’s posting
Design, develop, and maintain machine learning models and algorithms to solve complex business problems
Identify patterns, trends, and anomalies in the data, and visualize insights using appropriate tools
Assess the performance of machine learning models using appropriate metrics, validation techniques, and testing datasets
Discover opportunities to optimize models by fine-tuning hyperparameters, feature selection, or employing regularization techniques to improve accuracy, performance, and scalability
What you’ll bring
All qualificationsCore experience
- 3+ years of professional software development with a focus on machine learning
- Deep experience in machine learning algorithms, techniques, and best practices
- Computer science fundamentals: coding, object-oriented programming, data structures, algorithms
Preferred experience
- 5+ year of professional software development experience with a focus in machine learning
- Strong knowledge of machine learning algorithms (e.g., linear regression, SVM, decision trees, neural networks, clustering, etc.) and best practices
- Experience with machine learning algorithms and frameworks, such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or scikit-learn
- Experience with deep learning architectures and techniques, such as Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs), Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM), and Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs)
Qualification wording
3+ year of professional software development experience with a focus in machine learning
Deep experience in machine learning algorithms, techniques, and best practices
Comprehensive computer science fundamentals in coding, object-oriented programming, data structures, and algorithms
5+ year of professional software development experience with a focus in machine learning
Strong knowledge of machine learning algorithms (e.g., linear regression, SVM, decision trees, neural networks, clustering, etc.) and best practices
Experience with machine learning algorithms and frameworks, such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or scikit-learn
Experience with deep learning architectures and techniques, such as Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs), Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM), and Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs)
Education & alternatives
- 5+ year of professional software development experience with a focus in machine learning - BS/MS/PhD in Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics, related technical field or equivalent practical experience - Strong knowledge of machine learning algorithms (e.g., linear regression, SVM, decision trees, neural networks, clustering, etc.) and best practices
About Ziprecruiter
To actively connect people to their next great opportunity.
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Posting record
Report an errorOpen 6 monthsWe first saw this posting 203 days ago and it is still up. Roles open this long are often slow to fill or kept open to collect applications.
- Status in our records
- Live
- First seen by us
- Apr 15, 2026203 days ago
- Recorded sightings
- 158
- Last seen by us
- Nov 4, 2026
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How this job compares
Time since we first saw it
Day 203
Up longer than most. Similar jobs usually come down between day 6 and day 69.
From 4,296 similar postings that came down. Coming down is not always a hire.
Ziprecruiter is hiring
15 open jobs
Open jobs by the week we first saw them, last 12 weeks.
- Hiring is picking up
- Its jobs tend to stay up a long time
See how this role fits your experience
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- PyTorch
- scikit-learn
- TensorFlow
Where the posting names them
- Strong knowledge of machine learning algorithms (e.g., linear regression, SVM, decision trees, neural networks, clustering, etc.) and best practices - Experience with machine learning algorithms and frameworks, such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or scikit-learn - Experience with deep learning architectures and techniques, such as Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs), Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM), and Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs)
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Has Ziprecruiter posted this job before?
Yes. We’ve followed one other Senior Software Engineer, Machine Learning job there since April 2026. It is still up.
About the role
We file this job under ML Engineer, by the work the posting describes.
ML engineers put machine learning models into products. They write the code that trains, ships, serves and monitors models so a recommendation or prediction works for real users.
Postings ask for strong Python and software engineering, a framework such as PyTorch, cloud services, and more and more often experience with large language models.
A data scientist often works out which model to build; an ML engineer makes it run reliably in production.
US government figures for computer and information research scientists
- Median yearly pay, May 2025
- $140,300
- Expected change, 2025 to 2035
- 21.8% more jobsagainst 3.5% for all jobs
The government has no code for ML engineers, so these figures are for the closest group, computer and information research scientists.
Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025) and Employment Projections (2025 to 2035). Occupation code 15-1221.
Job description
We offer a hybrid work environment. Most US-based positions can also be performed remotely (any exceptions will be noted in the Minimum Qualifications below.)
Our Mission:
To actively connect people to their next great opportunity.
Who We Are:
ZipRecruiter is a leading online employment marketplace. Powered by AI-driven smart matching technology, the company actively connects millions of all-sized businesses and job seekers through innovative mobile, web, and email services, as well as through partnerships with the best job boards on the web. ZipRecruiter has the #1 rated job search app on iOS & Android.
Summary:
At ZipRecruiter, where a universe of data, brimming with over a billion archived job postings, tens of millions of dynamic job seekers, and countless impression and click events, there’s plenty of opportunities for innovation. Here, your experience will be put to work crafting new, data-driven features that impact the lives of millions, connecting them to their dream jobs.
We're tackling exciting challenges: imagine developing a system that can predict salaries for new job postings, using a training set of job postings and known salaries. But the fun doesn't stop at model-building. Our work involves an immersive dive into data - gathering, cleaning, analyzing, and extracting meaningful insights.
Key Focuses:
- Design, develop, and maintain machine learning models and algorithms to solve complex business problems
- Identify patterns, trends, and anomalies in the data, and visualize insights using appropriate tools
- Assess the performance of machine learning models using appropriate metrics, validation techniques, and testing datasets
- Discover opportunities to optimize models by fine-tuning hyperparameters, feature selection, or employing regularization techniques to improve accuracy, performance, and scalability
Minimum Qualifications:
- 3+ year of professional software development experience with a focus in machine learning
- Deep experience in machine learning algorithms, techniques, and best practices
- Comprehensive computer science fundamentals in coding, object-oriented programming, data structures, and algorithms
Preferred Qualifications:
- 5+ year of professional software development experience with a focus in machine learning
- BS/MS/PhD in Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics, related technical field or equivalent practical experience
- Strong knowledge of machine learning algorithms (e.g., linear regression, SVM, decision trees, neural networks, clustering, etc.) and best practices
- Experience with machine learning algorithms and frameworks, such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or scikit-learn
- Experience with deep learning architectures and techniques, such as Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs), Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM), and Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs)
- Background with NLP techniques and tools, such as tokenization, stemming, lemmatization, sentiment analysis, and named entity recognition, and libraries like NLTK, SpaCy, or BERT
As part of our team you’ll enjoy:
- Competitive compensation
- Exceptional benefits package
- Flexible Vacation & Paid Time Off
- Employer-matched 401(k) plan
#LI-Remote
The US base salary range for this full-time position is $170,000-$240,000. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location, and the range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location, role-related knowledge and skills, depth of experience, relevant education or training, and additional role-related considerations.
Depending on the position offered, equity, bonuses, commission, or other forms of compensation may also be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits.
ZipRecruiter is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or genetics.
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- Pay
#LI-Remote The US base salary range for this full-time position is $170,000-$240,000. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location, and the range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location, role-related knowledge and skills, depth of experience, relevant education or training, and additional role-related considerations. Depending on the position offered, equity, bonuses, commission, or other forms of compensation may also be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits.
- Location & working pattern
Santa Monica, CA
We offer a hybrid work environment. Most US-based positions can also be performed remotely (any exceptions will be noted in the Minimum Qualifications below.) Our Mission:
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- Employer-matched 401(k) plan #LI-Remote The US base salary range for this full-time position is $170,000-$240,000. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location, and the range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location, role-related knowledge and skills, depth of experience, relevant education or training, and additional role-related considerations.
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