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Snapshot — data as of May 2026. See the live page for current data.

Senior Machine Learning Engineer hiring — May 2026

As of May 31, 2026

In May 2026, 47 Senior Machine Learning Engineer positions were posted, with 47 still open at month-end. Postings -23.0% vs. April 2026. Median compensation (p50) for the month: $190k. That's -12.9% on p50 vs. the prior month. Band width (p25–p90) spans $181k–$205k.

p25

$181k

p50

$190k

p75

$198k

p90

$205k

47 postings across the month · 47 open at month-end. · -23.0% MoM

Top companies hiring Senior Machine Learning Engineer in May 2026

Ranked by Senior Machine Learning Engineer postings during this specific month.

  • Scale14 postings
  • Waymo12 postings
  • Applied Intuition9 postings
  • Roblox7 postings
  • Apple6 postings

Frequently asked questions

How did Senior Machine Learning Engineer hiring change in May 2026?
Postings fell 23.0% versus the prior month (47 vs. 61).
What did a Senior Machine Learning Engineer earn in May 2026?
The p50 (median) for Senior Machine Learning Engineer positions posted in May 2026 was $190k. See p25/p50/p75/p90 in the table above.
Which company hired the most Senior Machine Learning Engineer engineers in May 2026?
Scale led with 14 Senior Machine Learning Engineer postings during the month. Full top-5 listed below.
Is this May 2026 Senior Machine Learning Engineer snapshot still valid?
Yes — snapshots freeze at month-end. The numbers reflect Senior Machine Learning Engineer postings during May 2026 and won't change. For current data, see the live role page.
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