Mid Level Sr Staff Machine Learning Engineer Jobs

Mid level sr staff machine learning engineer jobs go to engineers ready to own model pipelines end to end, make architectural decisions with limited oversight, and raise the technical bar for junior teammates. Roles are spread across on-site, hybrid, and remote settings in Technology & Software, Electronics & Hardware, and Artificial Intelligence, with employers like Scale AI, GEICO, and Apple hiring at this level now.

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Overview

Open roles47
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerScale AI
Top citySan Francisco, CA
Work type76% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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Saragossa
Staff ML Engineer
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Staff ML Engineer
Saragossa
Los Angeles Metropolitan Area
Software Engineering
Data Engineering
Cloud & DevOps
Technical Product & Program Management
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
ML (Machine Learning)
On-Site
None

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General Motors
Staff ML Infrastructure Engineer
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General Motors
Added 6d ago
Staff ML Infrastructure Engineer
General Motors
Sunnyvale, California
Software Engineering
Data Science & Analytics
Cloud & DevOps
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
ML (Machine Learning)
Data Science
DevOps
$189k - $291k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's

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General Motors
Staff Machine Learning Engineer
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General Motors
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Staff Machine Learning Engineer
General Motors
San Francisco, California
Software Engineering
Data Science & Analytics
Data Engineering
Technical Product & Program Management
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
Data Science
Technical Program Management
$335k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's

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Apple
Staff Machine Learning Engineer
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Apple
Added 1w ago
Staff Machine Learning Engineer
Apple
Austin, Texas
Software Engineering
Data Science & Analytics
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
ML (Machine Learning)
Data Science
$205k - $309k/yr
On-Site
Master's
10,000+

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FieldAI
Staff ML Systems Engineer
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FieldAI
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Staff ML Systems Engineer
FieldAI
Irvine, California
Software Engineering
Data Science & Analytics
Cloud & DevOps
Data Science
$195k - $230k/yr
On-Site
None

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Mid Level Sr Staff Machine Learning Engineer Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Scale AI
    Scale AI11
  • GEICO
    GEICO4
  • Apple
    Apple3
  • Rivian
    Rivian3
  • Omnissa
    Omnissa2

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software23
  • Electronics & Hardware7
  • Artificial Intelligence7
  • Insurance4
  • Automotive3

Mid Level Sr Staff Machine Learning Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a mid level sr staff machine learning engineer job?

Position yourself around ownership, not just contribution. Highlight projects where you drove the ML solution from problem framing through production deployment, not just experiments you ran. Emphasize decisions you made independently, trade-offs you documented, and any mentoring you did. Applications that show concrete system impact, such as latency improvements, accuracy gains, or cost reductions, stand out far more than a list of tools used.

Which companies hire mid level sr staff machine learning engineers?

Companies hiring mid level sr staff machine learning engineers right now include Scale AI, GEICO, and Apple, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a wide range of employers, from large technology platforms and financial services firms to growth-stage startups that need engineers who can ship and iterate without heavy supervision.

Are there remote mid level sr staff machine learning engineer jobs?

Yes, remote and hybrid options are common at this level. About 24% of mid level sr staff machine learning engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting how broadly distributed ML teams have become. Engineers with strong async communication habits and experience working across time zones tend to be most competitive for fully remote positions.

How do I move up to a mid level sr staff machine learning engineer role?

The move from entry level to mid level is about deepening ownership over time. Early in your career, focus on shipping complete features rather than isolated tasks, volunteering to lead small projects, and building comfort with production systems, not just notebooks. Demonstrating measurable outcomes, reviewing others' code, and taking on cross-functional work with product or data teams signals readiness for the scope mid level roles require.

Which industries hire the most mid level sr staff machine learning engineers?

Mid Level sr staff machine learning engineer roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Electronics & Hardware, and Artificial Intelligence, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. These sectors drive hiring because they sit on large proprietary datasets and need engineers who can turn that data into production models that improve products, reduce costs, or create new revenue streams.