ML Engineer Jobs in Massachusetts
ML Engineer jobs in Massachusetts are among the most active in the country, concentrated in biotech and life sciences, financial technology, robotics, and enterprise software, with openings at every level from entry-level associate to principal and staff engineer. The heaviest hiring is in Greater Boston and Cambridge, with a secondary cluster in the Route 128 corridor, where companies like MathWorks, Wayfair, and Biogen have long-established engineering teams. The most in-demand specialties right now are natural language processing, computer vision, and MLOps and model deployment infrastructure. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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As a Principal Machine Learning Engineer I, you will design, build, and operate production ML systems at scale. You will turn advanced models for sequential and multi-modal data into reliable products that power risk assessment, engagement, and event detection. You will partner with research, product, and platform teams to deliver measurable business impact across cloud and edge.
CMT is looking for a Principal Machine Learning Engineer I to help us change the world. CMT has helped protect over 65 million drivers and prevent over 126,000 crashes worldwide. We build AI to solve some of the most difficult challenges in mobility — understanding and reducing risk, detecting crashes, and getting people life-saving help. The problems are hard. The impact is real. No matter your role, your work will matter at CMT.
Qualifications:
- Master's degree or equivalent years of experience and/or certification in Data Science, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or Mathematics
- 7+ years of professional experience in AI/ML
- 3+ years of hands-on experience developing and deploying deep learning models with a strong portfolio in generative AI for sequential or spatio-temporal data
- Strong software engineering skills in Python
- Must have at least two years of AWS experience and demonstrated knowledge of common AWS services such as EC2, S3, Lambda, Athena, Redshift, etc
- Must have at least 2 years of professional experience with computer languages such as Python, C++, Scala, etc
- Strong knowledge of SQL concepts, ability to comprehend and write complex SQL statements
- Excellent problem solving, communication, and cross-functional collaboration
Nice to Haves:
- Ph.D. in a relevant field.
- Hands-on experience with time-series or multi-modal architectures for sensor fusion and behavioral modeling
- Background in self-supervised learning on real-world sensor data and physics-informed modeling
- Experience building large-scale data processing and orchestration: Spark or Beam, Airflow, Kafka or Pub/Sub, Docker, and Kubernetes on AWS, GCP, or Azure
- Publications in strong AI or ML venues
Compensation and Benefits:
- Fair and competitive salary based on skills and experience, and annual performance bonus
- Equity may be awarded in the form of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
- Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance, matching 401k, short-term & long-term disability and parental leave
- Unlimited Paid Time Off including vacation, sick days & public holidays
- Flexible scheduling and work from home policy depending on role and responsibilities
Base Salary Range
- The base salary range for this position is: $177,000 to $221,300. This range is specifically for Cambridge, MA
Additional Perks:
- Work on a mission with real impact: crashes prevented, injuries avoided, lives protected around the world
- Join an industry leader — 65 million drivers protected, powering 140+ programs across 25 countries
- Recognized innovator in mobility AI, earning top honors including the TIME Industry Leader in AI, a Gold Edison Award, and the Artificial Intelligence Excellence Award for AI for Social Good. CMT is also Great Place to Work Certified
- Be part of the team inventing the future of mobility and road safety
- Move fast, own outcomes, do work that matters
- High ownership, small teams, and direct access to leadership — no layers between your work and its impact
- Unlimited PTO, flexible scheduling, competitive salary, annual performance bonus, RSUs, and full benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401k match
- Summer Fridays provide team members with half days to recharge
- Join one of our employee resource groups: Black, AAPI, LGBTQIA+, Women, Book Club, and Health & Wellness
- Comprehensive wellness, education, and employee assistance programs
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:
At CMT, we believe the best ideas come from a mix of backgrounds and perspectives.
We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a workplace and culture where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to bring their unique talents and perspectives. Diversity is essential to our success, and we actively seek candidates from all backgrounds to join our growing team.
We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability state. CMT is headquartered in Cambridge, MA. To learn more, visit www.cmtelematics.com and follow us on Instagram @cmt.ai
About Cambridge Mobile Telematics:
Cambridge Mobile Telematics (CMT) is the world's largest telematics and AI company for safer mobility. Its mission is to make the world's roads and drivers safer. The company's AI-driven platform, DriveWell Fusion®, proactively identifies and reduces driving risk, leading to fewer crashes and injuries. To date, CMT's technology has helped prevent over 126,000 crashes worldwide. CMT enables partners to measure risk, detect crashes, provide life-saving assistance, and streamline claims. Headquartered in Cambridge, MA, CMT operates globally with offices in Budapest, Hungary; Chennai, India; Seattle, Washington; Tokyo, Japan; and Zagreb, Croatia. Learn more at www.cmt.ai.
As a Principal Machine Learning Engineer I, you will design, build, and operate production ML systems at scale. You will turn advanced models for sequential and multi-modal data into reliable products that power risk assessment, engagement, and event detection. You will partner with research, product, and platform teams to deliver measurable business impact across cloud and edge.
CMT is looking for a Principal Machine Learning Engineer I to help us change the world. CMT has helped protect over 65 million drivers and prevent over 126,000 crashes worldwide. We build AI to solve some of the most difficult challenges in mobility — understanding and reducing risk, detecting crashes, and getting people life-saving help. The problems are hard. The impact is real. No matter your role, your work will matter at CMT.
Qualifications:
- Master's degree or equivalent years of experience and/or certification in Data Science, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or Mathematics
- 7+ years of professional experience in AI/ML
- 3+ years of hands-on experience developing and deploying deep learning models with a strong portfolio in generative AI for sequential or spatio-temporal data
- Strong software engineering skills in Python
- Must have at least two years of AWS experience and demonstrated knowledge of common AWS services such as EC2, S3, Lambda, Athena, Redshift, etc
- Must have at least 2 years of professional experience with computer languages such as Python, C++, Scala, etc
- Strong knowledge of SQL concepts, ability to comprehend and write complex SQL statements
- Excellent problem solving, communication, and cross-functional collaboration
Nice to Haves:
- Ph.D. in a relevant field.
- Hands-on experience with time-series or multi-modal architectures for sensor fusion and behavioral modeling
- Background in self-supervised learning on real-world sensor data and physics-informed modeling
- Experience building large-scale data processing and orchestration: Spark or Beam, Airflow, Kafka or Pub/Sub, Docker, and Kubernetes on AWS, GCP, or Azure
- Publications in strong AI or ML venues
Compensation and Benefits:
- Fair and competitive salary based on skills and experience, and annual performance bonus
- Equity may be awarded in the form of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
- Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance, matching 401k, short-term & long-term disability and parental leave
- Unlimited Paid Time Off including vacation, sick days & public holidays
- Flexible scheduling and work from home policy depending on role and responsibilities
Base Salary Range
- The base salary range for this position is: $177,000 to $221,300. This range is specifically for Cambridge, MA
Additional Perks:
- Work on a mission with real impact: crashes prevented, injuries avoided, lives protected around the world
- Join an industry leader — 65 million drivers protected, powering 140+ programs across 25 countries
- Recognized innovator in mobility AI, earning top honors including the TIME Industry Leader in AI, a Gold Edison Award, and the Artificial Intelligence Excellence Award for AI for Social Good. CMT is also Great Place to Work Certified
- Be part of the team inventing the future of mobility and road safety
- Move fast, own outcomes, do work that matters
- High ownership, small teams, and direct access to leadership — no layers between your work and its impact
- Unlimited PTO, flexible scheduling, competitive salary, annual performance bonus, RSUs, and full benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401k match
- Summer Fridays provide team members with half days to recharge
- Join one of our employee resource groups: Black, AAPI, LGBTQIA+, Women, Book Club, and Health & Wellness
- Comprehensive wellness, education, and employee assistance programs
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:
At CMT, we believe the best ideas come from a mix of backgrounds and perspectives.
We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a workplace and culture where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to bring their unique talents and perspectives. Diversity is essential to our success, and we actively seek candidates from all backgrounds to join our growing team.
We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability state. CMT is headquartered in Cambridge, MA. To learn more, visit www.cmtelematics.com and follow us on Instagram @cmt.ai
About Cambridge Mobile Telematics:
Cambridge Mobile Telematics (CMT) is the world's largest telematics and AI company for safer mobility. Its mission is to make the world's roads and drivers safer. The company's AI-driven platform, DriveWell Fusion®, proactively identifies and reduces driving risk, leading to fewer crashes and injuries. To date, CMT's technology has helped prevent over 126,000 crashes worldwide. CMT enables partners to measure risk, detect crashes, provide life-saving assistance, and streamline claims. Headquartered in Cambridge, MA, CMT operates globally with offices in Budapest, Hungary; Chennai, India; Seattle, Washington; Tokyo, Japan; and Zagreb, Croatia. Learn more at www.cmt.ai.
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- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
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What Massachusetts Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in ML engineer jobs across Massachusetts.
- Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, statistics, or a closely related quantitative field
- Proficiency in Python and machine learning frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or scikit-learn
- Experience designing, training, and deploying machine learning models in production environments
- Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure for model hosting and data pipelines
- Strong understanding of data preprocessing, feature engineering, and statistical modeling techniques
- Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams including data engineers, product managers, and software developers
ML Engineer Jobs in Massachusetts: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a ml engineer in Massachusetts?
ML engineering in Massachusetts has no state-issued license or registration requirement, so the path runs through education and demonstrated technical skill. Most Massachusetts employers expect at minimum a bachelor's degree in computer science, mathematics, or a related field, with a master's degree increasingly common for mid-level roles. Building a portfolio of deployed projects, contributing to open-source work, and completing graduate coursework at institutions like MIT, Northeastern, or UMass Amherst strengthens candidacy considerably.
Which companies hire ml engineers in Massachusetts?
Employers hiring ml engineers in Massachusetts right now include Wayfair, Lila Sciences, and Whoop, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Massachusetts's concentration of biotech firms, robotics companies, and financial services organizations means demand is spread across multiple industries rather than concentrated in a single sector.
Which Massachusetts cities have the most ml engineer jobs?
Boston, Cambridge, and Waltham have the most ml engineer openings in Massachusetts. Boston and Cambridge drive the bulk of demand through their dense clusters of biotech firms, academic medical centers, and technology companies, while the Route 128 corridor cities attract openings from established software and defense technology employers with long-standing engineering operations in the suburbs.
Are there remote ml engineer jobs in Massachusetts?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 33% of ml engineer openings tied to Massachusetts are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting how much of the work involves writing code, training models, and analyzing data rather than being physically on-site. Model evaluation, experiment tracking, and pipeline development are the functions most likely to be performed fully remotely.
How can I get hired as a ml engineer in Massachusetts with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through a machine learning or data science associate role, which larger Massachusetts employers use to bring in candidates who have academic project experience but limited industry tenure. Biotech and pharmaceutical companies along the Route 128 corridor, including those in Waltham and Lexington, regularly hire recent graduates from local universities into junior data science and ML engineering roles. A strong GitHub portfolio demonstrating end-to-end model deployment, combined with coursework or a master's from a Massachusetts institution, gives candidates a meaningful edge over general applicants.
Where can I find and apply to ml engineer jobs in Massachusetts?
You can find and apply to ml engineer jobs in Massachusetts on Migrate Mate, which lists current Massachusetts openings across industries and experience levels. Find roles that fit your background and apply directly to the ones that match.
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