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

Senior Machine Learning Engineer hiring — October 2026

As of

In October 2026, 11 Senior Machine Learning Engineer positions were posted, with 11 still open at month-end. Postings -31.3% vs. September 2026. Median compensation (p50) for the month: $219k. That's -24.0% on p50 vs. the prior month. Band width (p25–p90) spans $209k–$236k.

p25

$209k

p50

$219k

p75

$230k

p90

$236k

11 postings across the month · 11 open at month-end. · -31.3% MoM · +1000.0% YoY

Top companies hiring Senior Machine Learning Engineer in October 2026

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

Frequently asked questions

How did Senior Machine Learning Engineer hiring change in October 2026?
Postings fell 31.3% versus the prior month (11 vs. 16). Year-over-year change in postings: +1000.0%.
What did a Senior Machine Learning Engineer earn in October 2026?
The p50 (median) for Senior Machine Learning Engineer positions posted in October 2026 was $219k. See p25/p50/p75/p90 in the table above.
Which company hired the most Senior Machine Learning Engineer engineers in October 2026?
Waymo led with 40 Senior Machine Learning Engineer postings during the month. Full top-5 listed below.
Is this October 2026 Senior Machine Learning Engineer snapshot still valid?
Yes — snapshots freeze at month-end. The numbers reflect Senior Machine Learning Engineer postings during October 2026 and won't change. For current data, see the live role page.
→ Live Senior Machine Learning Engineer page→ Senior Machine Learning Engineer salary benchmark (all levels)→ Senior Machine Learning Engineer, October 2025 (one year earlier)