Role Intelligence
Machine Learning Engineer
Analysis from 16 job postings — 0.3% of all scored jobs
16
Jobs Analyzed
0.3%
Demand Rate
—
Avg Salary
—
Median Salary
39
Open right now
20
Added last 30 days
72%
Disclose salary
29d
Median posting age
Skill Snapshot
Top Skills for Machine Learning Engineer
Based on 16 scored postings
What Does a Machine Learning Engineer Do?
Role overview based on 16 scored job postings.
A Machine Learning Engineer drives outcomes across Cross-Functional Collaboration, Python and related areas. Based on 16 scored postings, this role requires a mix of technical and strategic skills at varying depth levels.
What employers are looking for:
- •Cross-Functional Collaboration at L4 — required in 19% of postings. Most roles expect independent execution, not just awareness.
- •Python at L5 — required in 19% of postings. Most roles expect independent execution, not just awareness.
Required Skills
Skills ranked by frequency across 16 postings. L-levels show the depth employers require.
Salary Insights
Compensation data from 1 postings with disclosed salary.
Cross-Company Leveling Equivalence (L3–L8)
Standardized IC Ladder & Total Compensation Percentiles
| Band | Meta | Microsoft | Amazon | Apple | P25 / P50 / P75 TC | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L3 (Entry / Associate) | L3 (SWE II) | E3 (SWE III) | 59–60 (SDE) | L4 (SDE I) | ICT2 | $152K / $175K / $195K |
| L4 (Mid-Level / SWE II) | L4 (SWE III) | E4 (SWE IV) | 61–62 (SDE II) | L5 (SDE II) | ICT3 | $200K / $230K / $265K |
| L5 (Senior (Terminal IC)) | L5 (Senior SWE) | E5 (Senior SWE) | 62–64 (Senior SDE) | L5 / L6 (SDE III) | ICT4 | $280K / $330K / $385K |
| L6 (Staff / Tech Lead) | L6 (Staff SWE) | E6 (Staff SWE) | 65–66 (Principal SDE) | L7 (Principal SDE) | ICT5 | $395K / $470K / $560K |
| L7 (Senior Staff / Principal) | L7 (Sr Staff SWE) | E7 (Sr Staff SWE) | 67 (Partner SDE) | L8 (Sr Principal) | ICT6 | $565K / $680K / $815K |
| L8 (Distinguished / Fellow) | L8 (Principal / Distinguished) | E8 (Principal / Director) | 68–70 (Distinguished / Technical Fellow) | L8+ (Distinguished) | Fellow | $800K / $980K / $1200K |
Common Skill Gaps
Skills where applicants most frequently fall short of the required depth.
Top Hiring Companies
Companies with the most active Machine Learning Engineer postings in the scored dataset.
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View 16+ ListingsFrequently Asked Questions
The top skills for Machine Learning Engineer roles are Cross-Functional Collaboration, Python. Most positions require these at L4 depth or higher, meaning employers want candidates who can work independently, not just have surface awareness.
Salary data for Machine Learning Engineer roles is limited in our current dataset. Many employers don't disclose salary ranges upfront, which is a transparency issue ShouldApply tracks.
Machine Learning Engineer roles represent 0.3% of all scored jobs on ShouldApply. Most applicants have strong alignment with the required skills.
Top hiring companies for Machine Learning Engineer roles include ByteDance, Motion Recruitment. These companies collectively account for a significant portion of active listings.
ShouldApply rates every skill requirement on a 1-5 depth scale: L1 (Awareness) means you can discuss the concept, L2 (Basic) means simple tasks, L3 (Intermediate) means independent work, L4 (Advanced) means leading and optimizing, and L5 (Expert) means architecting solutions. This goes beyond keyword matching to measure actual proficiency fit.
With 16 active postings analyzed and a 0.3% demand rate, Machine Learning Engineer roles show emerging market demand. Compensation varies by market and specialization.
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