Entry Level ML Engineer Jobs
New grad ml engineer jobs attract recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong portfolio or internship work can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Technology & Software, Artificial Intelligence, and Electronics & Hardware, with employers like TikTok, Apple, and Pinterest hiring at this level now.
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Applied Machine Learning Intern
WaveWorks is building applied AI systems for real-world industrial environments. We are seeking a hands-on Applied Machine Learning Intern to work directly on live deployment data, develop modeling approaches, and take ownership of analysis for an active site.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Process, clean, and structure large-scale audio/time-series datasets
- Align data with ground truth and validate data quality
- Develop and evaluate modeling approaches for predictive maintenance
- Design and run structured experiments, analyze results, and document findings
- Improve data workflows and evaluation pipelines
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Data Science, or related field
- Strong Python skills
- Experience with ML frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow, or scikit-learn)
- Comfortable working with real-world, noisy datasets
- Strong analytical and documentation skills
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- MS or PhD candidate in a relevant technical field
- Experience with audio processing or time-series feature engineering
- Familiarity with anomaly detection
- Exposure to signal processing concepts (FFT, spectrograms, filtering)
- Experience designing and evaluating structured ML experiments
- Self-driven and comfortable operating in an early-stage environment
WaveWorks is committed to a friendly and welcoming working environment. WaveWorks does not discriminate based on race, gender, age, religious affiliation, or any other legally protected status.
WaveWorks is located in downtown Seattle, Washington.
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- TikTok60
- Apple34
- Pinterest15
- Scale AI13
- Capital One11
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- Technology & Software181
- Artificial Intelligence51
- Electronics & Hardware40
- Banking & Financial Services31
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals19
Entry Level ML Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level ml engineer job?
Employers at this level look for demonstrated hands-on experience, even if it comes from academic projects, Kaggle competitions, or open-source contributions rather than full-time work. A portfolio showing model development, data preprocessing pipelines, or deployment work gives you a concrete edge. Familiarity with Python, scikit-learn, and at least one deep learning framework is the baseline most hiring teams expect from entry level candidates.
Which companies hire entry level ml engineers?
Companies hiring entry level ml engineers right now include TikTok, Apple, and Pinterest, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a wide range of employers, from early-stage startups building their first ML infrastructure to established tech firms with structured new grad programs.
Are there remote entry level ml engineer jobs?
Yes, though remote availability at the entry level is more limited than at senior levels. About 22% of entry level ml engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, so candidates willing to consider on-site roles will see a larger pool of opportunities to apply to.
Are these new grad ml engineer jobs?
Yes, the listings here include new grad, recent graduate, and junior ml engineer roles alongside other entry level postings. A new grad friendly posting typically welcomes candidates with zero to two years of experience, accepts internships or academic projects in place of full-time history, and does not require professional certifications. If a posting asks for a portfolio or a GitHub profile, that is a strong signal it is open to new grads.
Which industries hire the most entry level ml engineers?
Entry Level ml engineer roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Artificial Intelligence, and Electronics & Hardware, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they are actively building or scaling data-driven products and need junior talent to support model development, experimentation, and production pipelines.