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Senior Machine Learning Engineer

Mclean, VA · On-site

$105.60K - $145.10K/yr

Senior Machine Learning Engineer As a Capital One Machine Learning Engineer (MLE), you'll be part of an Agile team dedicated to productionizing machine learning applications and systems at scale. You ...

Senior Machine Learning Engineer

Richmond, VA · On-site +1

$103.40K - $142K/yr

Senior Machine Learning Engineer As a Capital One Machine Learning Engineer (MLE), you'll be part of an Agile team dedicated to productionizing machine learning applications and systems at scale. You ...

Senior Machine Learning Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

$107.60K - $147.80K/yr

Senior Machine Learning Engineer As a Capital One Machine Learning Engineer (MLE), you'll be part of an Agile team dedicated to productionizing machine learning applications and systems at scale. You ...

Senior Machine Learning Engineer

Mclean, VA · On-site +1

$105.60K - $145.10K/yr

Senior Machine Learning Engineer As a Capital One Machine Learning Engineer (MLE), you'll be part of an Agile team dedicated to productionizing machine learning applications and systems at scale. You ...

Senior Machine Learning Engineer

Plano, TX · On-site +1

$100K - $137.30K/yr

Senior Machine Learning Engineer As a Capital One Machine Learning Engineer (MLE), you'll be part of an Agile team dedicated to productionizing machine learning applications and systems at scale. You ...

Senior Machine Learning Scientist

Seattle, WA · On-site +1

$104.10K - $142.30K/yr

Senior Machine Learning Scientist The Senior Machine Learning Scientist is responsible for building and evaluating GenAI- and LLM-powered solutions and AI agents that improve post-booking customer ...

Senior Machine Learning Scientist

San Jose, CA · On-site +1

$107.20K - $146.50K/yr

Senior Machine Learning Scientist The Senior Machine Learning Scientist is responsible for building and evaluating GenAI- and LLM-powered solutions and AI agents that improve post-booking customer ...

Senior Machine Learning Engineer

Plano, TX · On-site

$100K - $137.30K/yr

Senior Machine Learning Engineer Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan Experience Level: 7+ Years Department: Data Science / Engineering Employment Type: Full-time About the Role: We are looking for an ...

Senior Machine Learning Engineer

New York, NY · On-site

$114.30K - $157K/yr

The Crown Is Yours As a Senior Machine Learning Engineer, you'll join a team of algorithm experts and data science technologists building innovative data products that solve analytically complex ...

Senior Machine Learning Engineer

Boston, MA

$113.50K - $155.90K/yr

The Crown Is Yours As a Senior Machine Learning Engineer, you'll join a team of algorithm experts and data science technologists building innovative data products that solve analytically complex ...

Senior Machine Learning Engineer

New York, NY

$114.30K - $157K/yr

Sr. Machine Learning Engineer Location: New York, NY Sponsorship: Yes Relocation: Yes Industry: Machine Learning A leading provider of AI is looking for a Sr. ML Engineer. Our client is an industry ...

Senior Machine Learning Engineer

New York, NY · On-site

$114.30K - $157K/yr

The Crown Is Yours As a Senior Machine Learning Engineer, you'll join a team of algorithm experts and data science technologists building innovative data products that solve analytically complex ...

Senior Machine Learning Engineer

Vista, CA · On-site

$107.90K - $195.05K/yr

We are seeking a Senior Machine Learning Engineer to work on MLOPS that support the testing, and release of object detection algorithms for our portfolio of products that help safeguard the flow of ...

We are seeking a Senior Machine Learning Engineer to work on MLOPS that support the testing, and release of object detection algorithms for our portfolio of products that help safeguard the flow of ...

Sr. Machine Learning Engineer

Fort Belvoir, VA · On-site

$118.20K - $162.30K/yr

Role: Sr. Machine Learning Engineer Location: Ft. Belvoir, VA (On-site with Hybrid Option) Duration: Long Term Contract Clearance: DOD Top Secret Clearance (Must) As a consultant, will be working to ...

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How much do senior machine learning jobs pay per year?

As of May 29, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior machine learning in the United States is $80,287.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $41,500.00 and $103,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Senior Machine Learning Engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Senior Machine Learning Engineer, you need a strong background in mathematics, statistics, computer science, and experience with designing and deploying machine learning models, typically supported by an advanced degree in a related field. Proficiency with programming languages such as Python or R, ML frameworks like TensorFlow or PyTorch, and experience with cloud platforms and version control systems are commonly required. Excellent problem-solving skills, communication abilities, and leadership in collaborating with cross-functional teams make candidates stand out. These skills ensure the effective development, scaling, and integration of ML solutions to drive business value and innovation.

What are some common challenges Senior Machine Learning Engineers face when deploying models to production, and how can they address them?

Senior Machine Learning Engineers often encounter challenges such as ensuring model scalability, maintaining model performance over time, and integrating models seamlessly with existing systems. Addressing these requires robust monitoring frameworks, collaboration with data engineering and DevOps teams, and implementing strategies like continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) for ML. Proactive communication with stakeholders and staying updated on the latest MLOps tools can also help ensure smooth deployment and ongoing reliability.

What are Senior Machine Learning engineers?

Senior Machine Learning engineers are experienced professionals who design, develop, and deploy advanced machine learning models and systems. They typically lead projects, mentor junior team members, and collaborate with data scientists, software engineers, and stakeholders to solve complex problems using AI and data-driven techniques. Their responsibilities include researching new algorithms, optimizing model performance, and ensuring the scalability and reliability of machine learning solutions in production environments.
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Infographic showing various Senior Machine Learning job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 77% Full Time, and 23% Part Time. Highlights an 85% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 12% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $80,287 per year, or $38.6 per hour.
Senior Machine Learning Engineer

Senior Machine Learning Engineer

Capital One

Mclean, VA • On-site

$105.60K - $145.10K/yr

Full-time

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Job description

Senior Machine Learning Engineer
As a Capital One Machine Learning Engineer (MLE), you'll be part of an Agile team dedicated to productionizing machine learning applications and systems at scale. You'll participate in the detailed technical design, development, and implementation of machine learning applications using existing and emerging technology platforms. You'll focus on machine learning architectural design, develop and review model and application code, and ensure high availability and performance of our machine learning applications. You'll have the opportunity to continuously learn and apply the latest innovations and best practices in machine learning engineering.
What you'll do in the role:
The MLE role overlaps with many disciplines, such as Ops, Modeling, and Data Engineering. In this role, you'll be expected to perform many ML engineering activities, including one or more of the following:
  • Design, build, and/or deliver ML models and components that solve real-world business problems, while working in collaboration with the Product and Data Science teams.
  • Inform your ML infrastructure decisions using your understanding of ML modeling techniques and issues, including choice of model, data, and feature selection, model training, hyperparameter tuning, dimensionality, bias/variance, and validation).
  • Solve complex problems by writing and testing application code, developing and validating ML models, and automating tests and deployment.
  • Collaborate as part of a cross-functional Agile team to create and enhance software that enables state-of-the-art big data and ML applications.
  • Retrain, maintain, and monitor models in production.
  • Leverage or build cloud-based architectures, technologies, and/or platforms to deliver optimized ML models at scale.
  • Construct optimized data pipelines to feed ML models.
  • Leverage continuous integration and continuous deployment best practices, including test automation and monitoring, to ensure successful deployment of ML models and application code.
  • Ensure all code is well-managed to reduce vulnerabilities, models are well-governed from a risk perspective, and the ML follows best practices in Responsible and Explainable AI.
  • Use programming languages like Python, Scala, or Java.

Basic Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • At least 4 years of experience programming with Python, Scala, or Java (Internship experience does not apply)
  • At least 3 years of experience designing and building data-intensive solutions using distributed computing
  • At least 2 years of on-the-job experience with an industry recognized ML frameworks (scikit-learn, PyTorch, Dask, Spark, or TensorFlow)
  • At least 1 year of experience productionizing, monitoring, and maintaining models

Preferred Qualifications:
  • 1+ years of experience building, scaling, and optimizing ML systems
  • 1+ years of experience with data gathering and preparation for ML models
  • 2+ years of experience developing performant, resilient, and maintainable code
  • Experience developing and deploying ML solutions in a public cloud such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform
  • Master's or doctoral degree in computer science, electrical engineering, mathematics, or a similar field
  • 3+ years of experience with distributed file systems or multi-node database paradigms
  • Contributed to open source ML software
  • Authored/co-authored a paper on a ML technique, model, or proof of concept
  • 3+ years of experience building production-ready data pipelines that feed ML models
  • Experience designing, implementing, and scaling complex data pipelines for ML models and evaluating their performance

At this time, Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization, or offer any immigration related support for this position (i.e. H1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, E-2, E-3, L-1 and O-1, or any EADs or other forms of work authorization that require immigration support from an employer).
The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations, and refers to the amount Capital One is willing to pay at the time of this posting. Salaries for part-time roles will be prorated based upon the agreed upon number of hours to be regularly worked.
Chicago, IL: $147,100 - $167,900 for Senior Machine Learning Engineer
McLean, VA: $161,800 - $184,600 for Senior Machine Learning Engineer
Plano, TX: $147,100 - $167,900 for Senior Machine Learning Engineer
Richmond, VA: $147,100 - $167,900 for Senior Machine Learning Engineer
Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location, and the actual annualized salary amount offered to any candidate at the time of hire will be reflected solely in the candidate's offer letter.
This role is also eligible to earn performance based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) and/or long term incentives (LTI). Incentives could be discretionary or non discretionary depending on the plan.
Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being. Learn more at the Capital One Careers website. Eligibility varies based on full or part-time status, exempt or non-exempt status, and management level.
This role is expected to accept applications for a minimum of 5 business days.
No agencies please. Capital One is an equal opportunity employer (EOE, including disability/vet) committed to non-discrimination in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Capital One promotes a drug-free workplace. Capital One will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws regarding criminal background inquiries, including, to the extent applicable, Article 23-A of the New York Correction Law; San Francisco, California Police Code Article 49, Sections 4901-4920; New York City's Fair Chance Act; Philadelphia's Fair Criminal Records Screening Act; and other applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding criminal background inquiries.
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