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Machine Learning Software Engineer Jobs in New Jersey

Senior Machine Learning Engineer

Jersey City, NJ · On-site

$127K - $168K/yr

You'll work closely with Software Engineers and Data scientists to streamline machine learning pipelines and implement best practices for managing and deploying ML models. What you'd be doing:

Our mission is to make great cooking effortless through intelligent technology, guided experiences, and seamless integration between hardware, software, and AI. As a Machine Learning Engineer, you ...

Our mission is to make great cooking effortless through intelligent technology, guided experiences, and seamless integration between hardware, software, and AI. As a Machine Learning Engineer, you ...

Senior Machine Learning Engineer

Jersey City, NJ · On-site

$127K - $168K/yr

You'll work closely with Software Engineers and Data scientists to streamline machine learning pipelines and implement best practices for managing and deploying ML models. What you'd be doing:

The Machine Learning Center of Excellence (MLCOE) team partners across the firm to create and share ... As a Lead Software Engineer at JPMorgan Chase within the Corporate Sector - AIML Data Platforms and ...

$111K - $145K/yr

Job Requisition ID # 26WD98377 Senior Machine Learning Test Engineer Location: United States East ... Your skills span test strategy, automation, and a little MLOps, with a strong software engineering ...

We are seeking an AI/ML Software Engineer for a contract position with a Global Financial ... Work closely with cross functional teams to build scalable applications, develop machine learning ...

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How much do machine learning software engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 27, 2026, the average yearly pay for machine learning software engineer in New Jersey is $149,771.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $121,800.00 and $175,600.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a Machine Learning Software Engineer do?

A Machine Learning Software Engineer designs, develops, and deploys machine learning models within software applications. They work on data preprocessing, model training, optimization, and integration into production systems. Their role requires expertise in programming (Python, Java, or C++), machine learning frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Scikit-learn), and cloud platforms. They collaborate with data scientists and software engineers to build scalable ML solutions.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Machine Learning Software Engineer position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Machine Learning Software Engineer, you need a solid understanding of programming (especially Python), algorithms, data structures, and mathematics, ideally backed by a degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field. Experience with frameworks such as TensorFlow or PyTorch, familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP), and relevant certifications in data science or machine learning are highly valuable. Strong problem-solving skills, effective communication, and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams set outstanding candidates apart. These competencies are crucial for building deployable, scalable, and maintainable machine learning solutions that address real business challenges.

What are the day-to-day responsibilities of a Machine Learning Software Engineer?

As a Machine Learning Software Engineer, your daily tasks typically include developing and optimizing machine learning models, collaborating with data scientists and product teams to define requirements, and integrating models into production systems. You’ll work extensively with large datasets to preprocess, analyze, and validate data, as well as monitor model performance and iterate on solutions when needed. It's common to participate in code reviews, contribute to architectural decisions, and maintain documentation for reproducibility and knowledge sharing. This role offers a dynamic and intellectually stimulating environment, making it ideal for those who enjoy solving complex technical problems and working at the intersection of engineering and data science.

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Infographic showing various Machine Learning Software Engineer job openings in New Jersey as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 97% Full Time, 1% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $149,771 per year, or $72 per hour.
Lead Software Engineer - Machine Learning

Lead Software Engineer - Machine Learning

JPMorgan Chase & Co

Jersey City, NJ

Full-time

Medical, Retirement

Posted 9 days ago


JPMorgan Chase & Co. rating

8.0

Company rating: 8.0 out of 10

Based on 492 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

71st of 170 rated banks


Job description

We have an opportunity to impact your career and provide an adventure where you can push the limits of what's possible.

As a Lead Software Engineer at JPMorganChase within the Commercial and Investment Bank Payments Technology team, you are an integral part of an agile team that works to enhance, build, and deliver trusted market-leading technology products in a secure, stable, and scalable way. As a core technical contributor, you are responsible for conducting critical technology solutions across multiple technical areas within various business functions in support of the firm's business objectives.

Job responsibilities

  • Regularly provides technical guidance and direction to support the business and its technical teams, contractors, and vendors
  • You will be responsible for deploying and serving end to end ML models.
  • Deploy and maintain services in a fully cloud native environment.
  • Drives team adoption of enterprise-authorized AI-assisted engineering practices within the work environment to improve code quality, delivery speed, and operational outcomes (e.g., AI-assisted code review/refactoring, test strategy acceleration, incident/root-cause analysis support), while establishing consistent validation standards (secure coding, peer review, automated testing) and promoting reuse of effective patterns across the team.
  • Develops secure and high-quality production code, and reviews and debugs code written by others
  • Drives decisions that influence the product design, application functionality, and technical operations and processes
  • Serves as a function-wide subject matter expert in one or more areas of focus
  • Actively contributes to the engineering community as an advocate of firmwide frameworks, tools, and practices of the Software  Development Life Cycle
  • Applies knowledge of tools within the Software Development Life Cycle toolchain, including enterprise-authorized AI-assisted development and automation capabilities, to improve the value realized by automation.
  • Influences peers and project decision-makers to consider the use and application of leading-edge technologies
  • Adds to the team culture of diversity, opportunity, inclusion, and respect

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

  • Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 5+ years applied experience
  • Hands-on practical experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability
  • Advanced in one or more programming language(s)
  • Advanced knowledge of software applications and technical processes with considerable in-depth knowledge in one or more technical disciplines (e.g., cloud, artificial intelligence, machine learning, mobile, etc.)
  • Demonstrated experience leading effective use of approved AI-assisted software development tools (e.g., for coding, code review, test acceleration, troubleshooting) with the ability to set team expectations for validating AI outputs for correctness, performance, and security.
  • Strong understanding of responsible AI use in engineering workflows, including data sensitivity considerations, secure handling of inputs/outputs, and adherence to resiliency and security expectations; experience coaching engineers on safe, compliant adoption within delivery practices
  • Ability to tackle design and functionality problems independently with little to no oversight
  • Practical cloud native experience
  • Experience in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, or a related technical field

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

  • Proficient in Python programming for building traditional ML models and APIs
  • Good understanding of designing and deploying OpenAPI compliant API services.
  • Good understanding of building Agentic workloads using AI frameworks such as Google ADK and LLamaIndex.
  • Ability to configure Oauth2 based authentication and authorization flows for applications.
  • Good understanding of OpenTelemetry and modern microservice deployment patterns.
  • Good understanding of AWS services ability to deploy high reliability cloud native workloads.
  • Knowledgeable in building and debugging ML models built using supervised and unsupervised learning algorithms.
JPMorganChase, one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world's most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management.

We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set and location. Those in eligible roles may receive commission-based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation, paid in the form of cash and/or forfeitable equity, awarded in recognition of individual achievements and contributions. We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on-site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process. 

We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans

J.P. Morgan's Commercial & Investment Bank is a global leader across banking, markets, securities services and payments. Corporations, governments and institutions throughout the world entrust us with their business in more than 100 countries. The Commercial & Investment Bank provides strategic advice, raises capital, manages risk and extends liquidity in markets around the world. 

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