Senior Level Associate Machine Learning Engineer Jobs

Senior level associate machine learning engineer jobs place experienced engineers at the center of model architecture decisions, production system ownership, and the cross-functional teams that deliver at scale. Openings are concentrated across Technology & Software, Automotive, and Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, with a mix of on-site, remote, and hybrid settings, and employers like Plaid, Zoox, and Apple hiring at this level now.

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Open roles164+
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerPlaid
Top citySan Francisco, CA
Work type64% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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Senior Machine Learning Engineer
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Senior Machine Learning Engineer
Apple
Sunnyvale, California
Software Engineering
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
ML (Machine Learning)
$185k - $325k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Sr. Specialist, Machine Learning Engineering
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Sr. Specialist, Machine Learning Engineering
McKesson
Munster, Indiana
Software Engineering
Data Science & Analytics
Cloud & DevOps
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
ML (Machine Learning)
$72k - $120k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Manager, Machine Learning Engineer
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Manager, Machine Learning Engineer
Plaid
New York City Metropolitan Area
Software Engineering
Data Science & Analytics
Technical Product & Program Management
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
Data Science
Technical Program Management
$259k - $395k/yr
On-Site
Master's

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Senior Machine Learning Engineer
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Senior Machine Learning Engineer
Unity Technologies
Mountain View, California
Data Science & Analytics
Software Engineering
Cybersecurity
Data Science
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
ML (Machine Learning)
$141k - $232k/yr
On-Site
None
5,001-10,000

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ML Data Operations Engineer
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ML Data Operations Engineer
Apple
Cupertino, California
Data Science & Analytics
Data Engineering
Software Engineering
Data Science
$185k - $325k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Senior Level Associate Machine Learning Engineer Job Market

Who's Hiring

Plaid7 open roles
Zoox5 open roles
Apple5 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software83
  • Automotive11
  • Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals9
  • Consulting & Professional Services9
  • Electronics & Hardware8

Senior Level Associate Machine Learning Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a senior level associate machine learning engineer job?

Employers at this level look for engineers who have owned model development end-to-end, not just contributed to it. Demonstrating that you have driven production deployments, made architectural tradeoffs, and guided less experienced engineers puts you ahead. A portfolio of shipped systems, documented impact, and evidence of cross-functional collaboration signals readiness for senior scope better than credentials alone.

Which companies hire senior level associate machine learning engineers?

Companies hiring senior level associate machine learning engineers right now include Plaid, Zoox, and Apple, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a wide range of organizations, including technology-forward enterprises, applied research teams, and growth-stage companies scaling their ML infrastructure.

Are there remote senior level associate machine learning engineer jobs?

Yes, though the mix varies by employer and team structure. About 36% of senior level associate machine learning engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting strong demand for experienced engineers who can operate independently across distributed teams. On-site roles do exist, particularly at companies with sensitive data infrastructure or close-knit research environments.

What makes an associate machine learning engineer role senior level?

Senior level roles are defined by ownership, not just contribution. At this stage, engineers set the technical direction for ML systems, take accountability for model performance in production, and mentor others on the team. The scope expands from executing tasks to shaping how problems are framed, what tooling is adopted, and how the team approaches quality and reliability.

Which industries hire the most senior level associate machine learning engineers?

Senior level associate machine learning engineer roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Automotive, and Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they operate at the scale and complexity that requires experienced engineers to lead model development rather than simply support it.