Machine Learning Engineer – Level 5

Snap Inc.

Machine Learning Engineer at Snap focusing on building and deploying ML models for core features. Working collaboratively with teams to solve real-world ML problems and enhance user experiences.

Posted 7/6/2026full-timePalo Alto • California, New York, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $209,000 - $313,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build and deploy machine learning models that power core products, serving millions of Snapchatters
Apply modern ML techniques to solve large-scale, real-world problems
Own the full ML lifecycle from data analysis to production deployment
Partner with cross-functional teams to prototype and launch ML-driven features
Utilize AI tools to design and ship scalable services while upholding rigorous standards for code correctness, security, and production

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in a relevant technical field such as computer science or equivalent years of practical work experience
5+ years of post-Bachelor’s machine learning experience; or Master’s degree in a technical field + 4+ year of post-grad machine learning experience; or PhD in a relevant technical field + 1 years of post-grad machine learning experience
Experience developing machine learning models for ranking, recommendations, search, content understanding, image generation, or other relevant applications of machine learning

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid parental leave
Comprehensive medical coverage
Emotional and mental health support programs
Compensation packages that let you share in Snap’s long-term success

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Hard Skills & Tools

Machine LearningData AnalysisModel DeploymentRanking AlgorithmsRecommendation SystemsSearch AlgorithmsContent UnderstandingImage GenerationStatistical AnalysisProgramming

Certifications

Bachelor's Degree in Computer ScienceMaster's Degree in Technical FieldPhD in Relevant Technical Field