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Machine Learning Engineer Salary

Machine Learning Engineer Job Description

The position of machine learning engineer describes an engineer working with one of the various machine learning models. A machine learning engineer develops the infrastructure to support the model. This may be on a large or small scale depending on the company and the scope of work. To work in the realm of artificial intelligence (AI), a machine learning engineer should have a solid background in data science, applied research and coding. He/she may use a wide range of programming languages and technologies such as C++, Java, Python, Hadoop, Spark and Scala. A machine learning engineer essentially runs the operations of the machine learning project. In addition to in-depth knowledge of programming languages, a machine learning-engineer should also have strong mathematical skills, cloud application knowledge and have the ability to effectively communicate with other team members.

Technically, machine learning engineers are computer programmers, but their skills go way beyond programming machines to do specific tasks. The machine learning engineer's goal is to develop programs that enable machines to take actions without specific directions to do so. For example, programming a self-driving car is a type of project that a machine learning engineer might work on. Machine learning engineers generally use three main types of machine learning algorithms in their projects. These include Supervised Learning, Unsupervised Learning and Reinforcement Learning. Within each of these three categories, there are various specific algorithms that machine learning engineers can work with. Artificial intelligence is the wave of the future. In the US alone, it was estimated to be a $2.42 billion industry for 2017. By 2025, this industry is expected to grow expenentially.

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so we've calculated your salary information for the San Francisco Bay Area instead:
Based on real Hired interview data, Machine Learning Engineers in Washington D.C. earn an average annual salary of
Based on real Hired interview data, Machine Learning Engineers in SF Bay Area earn an average annual salary of
$152,454
The salaries of candidates in this role range from a low of $132,000 to a high of $180,000, with a median salary of $150,000.

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Compare Machine Learning Engineer salaries by region

Machine Learning Engineers are highest in demand in SF Bay Area, London, and New York. Browse and compare average salaries in locations where this role is also popular:

  1. SF Bay Area
  2. $189,302
  3. Phoenix
  4. $186,500
  5. Seattle
  6. $175,179
  7. Los Angeles
  8. $174,982
  9. New York
  10. $172,134
  11. Boston
  12. $171,116
  13. Austin
  14. $163,416
  15. Washington D.C.
  16. $158,948
  17. Denver
  18. $156,812
  19. Chicago
  20. $149,911
  21. Philadelphia
  22. $147,766
  23. Dallas/Ft Worth
  24. $144,880
  25. Atlanta
  26. $141,462
  27. Columbus
  28. $135,119
  29. Houston
  30. $127,555
  31. Toronto
  32. C$123,896
  33. San Diego
  34. $121,000
  35. Tampa
  36. $116,666
  37. London
  38. £91,057
  39. Dublin
  40. €81,250
  1. SF Bay Area
  2. $189,302
  3. Phoenix
  4. $186,500
  5. Seattle
  6. $175,179
  7. Los Angeles
  8. $174,982
  9. New York
  10. $172,134
  11. Boston
  12. $171,116
  13. Austin
  14. $163,416
  15. Washington D.C.
  16. $158,948
  17. Denver
  18. $156,812
  19. Chicago
  20. $149,911
  21. Philadelphia
  22. $147,766
  23. Dallas/Ft Worth
  24. $144,880
  25. Atlanta
  26. $141,462
  27. Columbus
  28. $135,119
  29. Houston
  30. $127,555
  31. Toronto
  32. C$123,896
  33. San Diego
  34. $121,000
  35. Tampa
  36. $116,666
  37. London
  38. £91,057
  39. Dublin
  40. €81,250
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Where Machine Learning Engineers are highest in demand

    Machine Learning Engineers are highest in demand in SF Bay Area, London, and New York. Browse and compare average salaries in locations where this role is also popular: