Senior Machine Learning Engineer - Boston, MA

Job Description A fast-growing technology company is seeking a Senior Machine Learning Engineer to join its team in the Greater Boston area. This is a hybrid opportunity that combines cutting-edge machine learning development with the chance to influence the direction of AI-driven products and platforms.
In this role, you will design, develop, deploy, and optimize machine learning models that drive business-critical applications. You will work closely with data scientists, software engineers, product managers, and leadership to transform complex data into scalable solutions. The ideal candidate is passionate about applying advanced machine learning techniques in production environments and has a strong track record of delivering measurable results.
This position offers the opportunity to work on challenging problems involving predictive modeling, deep learning, large-scale data processing, and MLOps within a collaborative and innovative environment. Required Skills & Experience

• 7+ years of professional experience in Machine Learning, Data Science, or Software Engineering
• Strong experience building and deploying machine learning models in production environments
• Proficiency with Python and machine learning frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Scikit-learn
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform
• Deep understanding of statistics, machine learning algorithms, model evaluation, and experimentation
• Experience with data engineering tools and distributed computing frameworks
• Strong software engineering fundamentals, including version control, testing, and CI/CD
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field

Desired Skills & Experience

• Master's or PhD in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or a related field
• Experience with large language models (LLMs), generative AI, or NLP applications
• Familiarity with Kubernetes, Docker, and MLOps best practices
• Experience building recommendation systems, forecasting models, or computer vision applications
• Exposure to real-time machine learning systems and large-scale data pipelines
• Prior leadership or mentoring experience

What You Will Be Doing Daily Responsibilities

• 80% Hands On
• Design and develop machine learning models and AI-driven solutions
• Build scalable training, deployment, and monitoring pipelines
• Collaborate with product and engineering teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions
• Optimize model performance, reliability, and scalability
• Conduct experimentation, model validation, and performance analysis
• Establish best practices for machine learning engineering and MLOps
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical leadership initiatives
• Stay current with emerging machine learning and AI technologies

The Offer

• Base Salary: $220,000 - $240,000 per year
• Performance-based annual bonus
• Equity or long-term incentive package
• Hybrid work schedule (3 days onsite) in the Boston, MA area

You will receive the following benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Benefits
• Vision Benefits
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) with company match
• Flexible work arrangements
• Professional development and continuing education support

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.