Senior ML Engineer Jobs in Arizona

Senior ML Engineer jobs in Arizona are in strong demand, concentrated in aerospace and defense, semiconductor manufacturing, financial technology, and enterprise software, with openings at every level from mid-career engineer through principal and staff. Phoenix and Scottsdale anchor the majority of hiring, with Tempe emerging as a secondary hub, and established employers like Intel, Raytheon Technologies, and JPMorgan Chase maintain large Arizona engineering teams that regularly recruit senior ml engineers. The most sought-after specialties in the Arizona market are computer vision, natural language processing, and MLOps infrastructure. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles189+
Top employerMatlen Silver
Top cityPhoenix, AZ
Cities hiring13
Work type77% On-site
Top industryConsulting

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Jobot
ML Solution Architect
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ML Solution Architect
Jobot
Phoenix, Arizona
Software Engineering
Data Science & Analytics
Data Engineering
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Data Science
$250k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Republic Services
Data Scientist III
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Data Scientist III
Republic Services
Phoenix, Arizona
Data Science & Analytics
Software Engineering
Data Science
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
ML (Machine Learning)
Data Analytics
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Mayo Clinic
Data Science Analyst
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Data Science Analyst
Mayo Clinic
Phoenix, Arizona
Data Science & Analytics
Software Engineering
Data Science
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
ML (Machine Learning)
Data Analytics
$99k - $149k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Arizona State University
Data Scientist, Senior
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Data Scientist, Senior
Arizona State University
Tempe, Arizona
Data Science & Analytics
Software Engineering
Data Science
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
ML (Machine Learning)
Data Analytics
$90k - $114k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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JPMorganChase
Data Scientist
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Data Scientist
JPMorganChase
Tempe, Arizona
Data Science & Analytics
Business Analysis
Data Science
Data Analytics
On-Site
Master's

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Senior ML Engineer Jobs by City in Arizona

Where Arizona roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Phoenix
108 jobs
Chandler
25 jobs
Scottsdale
19 jobs
Tempe
18 jobs
Tucson
6 jobs
Goodyear
3 jobs
Mesa
1 jobs
Yuma
1 jobs
Surprise
1 jobs

Senior ML Engineer Job Market in Arizona

A snapshot from current Arizona openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • Matlen Silver
    Matlen Silver9
  • ASM
    ASM8
  • Honeywell
    Honeywell7
  • CVS Health
    CVS Health7
  • Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
    Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)7

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services38
  • Technology & Software36
  • Construction & Real Estate18
  • Electronics & Hardware17
  • Staffing & Recruiting12

What Arizona Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in senior ML engineer jobs across Arizona.

  • Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, statistics, or a closely related technical field
  • Five or more years of hands-on experience designing and deploying production machine learning systems
  • Proficiency in Python and at least one major ML framework such as TensorFlow or PyTorch
  • Experience with cloud platforms including AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud for model training and serving
  • Strong background in MLOps practices including CI/CD pipelines, model monitoring, and data versioning
  • Demonstrated ability to mentor junior engineers and lead cross-functional technical projects

Senior ML Engineer Jobs in Arizona: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a senior ml engineer in Arizona?

Becoming a senior ml engineer in Arizona typically requires a bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, mathematics, or a related field, followed by several years building and shipping machine learning systems in production environments. Arizona does not require a state-issued license for this role. Candidates who advance quickest often accumulate experience in defense, semiconductor, or fintech environments, which are the dominant hiring sectors in the Phoenix metro, and build a portfolio of deployed model work.

How much do senior ML engineers make in Arizona?

Senior ML engineers in Arizona earn a median of about $105,240 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $52,450 for the lowest 10% to over $166,870 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire senior ml engineers in Arizona?

Employers hiring senior ml engineers in Arizona right now include Matlen Silver, ASM, and Honeywell, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Arizona's concentration of aerospace primes, chip manufacturers, and large financial institutions means demand stays consistent across economic cycles, giving senior candidates a broad range of industry contexts to choose from.

Which Arizona cities have the most senior ml engineer jobs?

Phoenix, Chandler, and Scottsdale account for the largest share of senior ml engineer openings in Arizona. Phoenix drives the most volume as home to the state's largest tech corridors and corporate campuses, Scottsdale attracts fintech and enterprise software firms, and Tempe benefits from its proximity to Arizona State University and the startup and R&D operations that cluster around it.

Are there remote senior ml engineer jobs in Arizona?

Yes, and more than most fields. About 23% of senior ml engineer openings tied to Arizona are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting the fact that most of the work happens in code, notebooks, and cloud infrastructure rather than on a physical site. Research, modeling, and experimentation phases tend to be the most remote-friendly, while roles that require close collaboration with hardware or defense-cleared facilities are more likely to require an on-site presence.

How can I get hired as a senior ml engineer in Arizona with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is targeting associate or junior machine learning engineer roles at Arizona's large defense and semiconductor employers, which run structured new-graduate programs, including Intel's university hiring pipeline and Raytheon's engineering development program, where candidates transition into ML-adjacent data science or software engineering positions before moving into dedicated ML work. Building a public portfolio of end-to-end projects, contributing to open-source ML tooling, and completing cloud certifications from AWS or Google Cloud gives candidates a concrete edge when competing for those early-career openings.

Where can I find and apply to senior ml engineer jobs in Arizona?

You can find and apply to senior ml engineer jobs in Arizona on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings tied to the Arizona market. Search the available roles, identify the ones that match your background and preferred location, and apply directly to each one that fits.

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