Machine Learning Engineer, Generative ML, Level V

Snap Inc.

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Work type
On-site
Location
Los Angeles, CANew York, NYPalo Alto, CA
Salary
$209,000–$313,000 / yr
Posted
22 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $222k
This role $261k
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This role pays more than 88% of similar roles. Most pay $189,462–$254,750 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $261k versus about $222k for comparable roles.

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About Snap Inc.

Snap Inc. is a technology and camera company, best known for Snapchat, offering visual communication, augmented reality, and advertising products.

Snap Inc. currently has 76 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $209,000–$313,000 across 58 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Machine Learning Engineer, Generative ML, Level V

Machine Learning Engineer, Generative ML, Level 5 joins the Generative ML Platform team to build cutting-edge AI technologies including multimodal LLMs, video generation, and real-time augmented reality. The role involves developing innovative machine learning products for millions of users by building state-of-the-art generative pipelines for image, video, language, or audio content. You will deliver generative experiences on-device and collaborate with cross-functional teams to prototype new products using generative and diffusion models. Required technical skills include proficiency in Python or C++, deep learning frameworks like PyTorch or TensorFlow, and a strong foundation in mathematics and deep learning. The work focuses on the full stack of generative AI, including foundational models, efficient infrastructure, and agentic systems designed to power creative tools and personalized experiences across mobile, web, and wearable devices.

What does a Machine Learning Engineer earn in California?

Median $246394 from 172 postings across 28 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Develop innovative machine learning technologies and products for millions of Snapchat users.
  • Build state-of-the-art generative pipelines for image, video, language, and audio generation.
  • Deliver generative machine learning experiences directly on mobile devices.
  • Create augmented reality experiences using generative and diffusion models.
  • Prototype new products in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
  • Solve complex, ambiguous problems related to generative AI and model efficiency.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in a technical field such as computer science, mathematics, or statistics.
  • 5+ years of post-Bachelor’s machine learning experience; or Master’s plus 4+ years; or PhD plus 1+ year.
  • Research or engineering experience in generative models, efficient models, diffusion models, language models, or related applications.
  • Strong software development skills in Python or C++.
  • Proficiency working with major deep learning frameworks like PyTorch or TensorFlow.
  • Knowledge of mathematics and deep learning foundations.
  • Master's degree or PhD in a related technical field (preferred).
  • Experience with real-time mobile software, GenAI foundations, and evidence of work such as open source projects or publications (preferred).

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