Machine Learning Engineer, Level 5

About the role

Snap Engineering teams build fun and technically sophisticated products that reach hundreds of millions of Snapchatters around the world, every day. We’re deeply committed to the well-being of everyone in our global community, which is why our values are at the root of everything we do. We move fast, with precision, and always execute with privacy at the forefront.

Responsibilities

• 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

• Strong understanding of machine learning approaches and algorithms
• Able to prioritize duties and work well on your own
• Ability to work with both internal and external partners
• Skilled at solving open ambiguous problems
• Strong collaboration and mentorship skills
• Proficiency in, or a strong aptitude for, leveraging AI tools to streamline development, paired with the critical judgment to audit generated output for architectural integrity, performance bottlenecks, and security risks
• Adaptability in learning and applying evolving AI systems and tools to remain at the forefront of engineering trends and modern development practices

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• 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+ years of post-grad machine learning experience; or PhD in a relevant technical field + 1 year 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in computer science or related field
• Experience working with machine learning frameworks such as TensorFlow, Caffe2, PyTorch, Spark ML, scikit-learn, or related frameworks
• Experience working with machine learning, ranking infrastructures, and system design

Schedule

At Snap Inc. we practice a “default together” approach and expect our team members to work in an office 4+ days per week.

Benefits

Snap Inc. is its own community, so we’ve got your back! We do our best to make sure you and your loved ones have everything you need to be happy and healthy, on your own terms. Our benefits include:

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

Pay

In the United States, work locations are assigned a pay zone which determines the salary range for the position. The successful candidate’s starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. The starting pay may be negotiable within the salary range for the position. These pay zones may be modified in the future.

• Zone A (CA, WA, NYC): $209,000-$313,000 annually
• Zone B: $199,000-$297,000 annually
• Zone C: $178,000-$266,000 annually

This position is eligible for equity in the form of RSUs.