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Machine Learning Engineer, Generative ML, Level 4

Snap, Los Angeles, California +2

Posted pay

$173K–$259K

a year

Location: Los Angeles, California +2
Work type: Not given
Level: Not given
Posted: Sep 25, 2026
Last check: 5 h ago
Job type: ML / AI engineering, Inference & ML systems

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The role

We're looking for a Machine Learning Engineer to join our Generative ML team!

What you will do

Develop innovative machine learning technology and products that serve millions of Snapchatters
Work on state of the art generative pipelines for image, video, language or audio generation
Deliver generative machine learning experiences on device
Build cutting-edge augmented reality experiences using generative and diffusion models
Partner with cross-functional Snap teams to explore and prototype new products

What you need

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

A proven passion for machine learning; you stay up-to-date with research and are excited about prototyping new ideas quickly

Strong software development skills in Python or C++

Proficiency working with major deep learning frameworks: PyTorch or TensorFlow

Knowledge of mathematics and deep learning foundations

Desire to solve open ambiguous problems

Desire to grow professionally, learn and help others

Ability to effectively collaborate with internal teams and external partners

Ability to work independently

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in a technical field such as computer science, mathematics, statistics or equivalent years of experience
3+ years of post-Bachelor’s machine learning experience; or Master’s degree in a technical field + 2+ year of post-grad machine learning experience; or PhD in a relevant technical field
Research or engineering experience in one or more of the following: generative models, efficient models, diffusion models, language models, or other related applications of machine learning

Nice to have

Master's degree or PhD in a related technical field
Experience developing real-time software for mobile applications
Knowledge of GenAI, especially image, video, language and audio generation foundations
Knowledge of efficient model foundations
Track record of successful projects in GenAI field
Examples of your work such as open source projects, blog posts, Kaggle contests, top conference or journal publications, etc.

"Default Together" Policy at Snap: At Snap Inc. we believe that being together in person helps us build our culture faster, reinforce our values, and serve our community, customers and partners better through dynamic collaboration. To reflect this, we practice a “default together” approach and expect our team members to work in an office 4+ days per week.

Our Benefits: Snap Inc. is its own community, so we’ve got your back! We do our best to make sure you and your loved ones have everything you need to be happy and healthy, on your own terms. Our benefits are built around your needs and include paid parental leave, comprehensive medical coverage, emotional and mental health support programs, and compensation packages that let you share in Snap’s long-term success!

Pay and benefits

In the United States, work locations are assigned a pay zone which determines the salary range for the position. The successful candidate’s starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. The starting pay may be negotiable within the salary range for the position. These pay zones may be modified in the future.

Zone A (CA, WA, NYC)

The base salary range for this position is $173,000-$259,000 annually.

Zone B

The base salary range for this position is $164,000-$246,000 annually.

Zone C

The base salary range for this position is $147,000-$220,000 annually.

This position is eligible for equity in the form of RSUs.

If you believe this job description is missing required pay transparency information, please submit a report through this form: Job Description Pay Range Disclosure.

About Snap

Snap Inc is a technology company. We believe the camera presents the greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate. Snap contributes to human progress by empowering people to express themselves, live in the moment, learn about the world, and have fun together.

The Company operates Snapchat, a visual messaging app that enhances your relationships with friends, family, and the world, and Specs Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary dedicated to making computing more human, in addition to Bitmoji, Saturn, and other digital services.

Snap’s Generative ML Platform team builds cutting-edge AI technologies that power creative, scalable experiences for hundreds of millions of Snapchatters worldwide. From multimodal LLMs and video generation to real-time AR, human understanding, and 3D content creation, we develop the full stack of generative AI, including foundational models, efficient infrastructure, and on-device and server-side inference. Our team creates intuitive tools, platforms, and agentic systems that empower creators, developers, and internal teams to bring ideas to life, while advancing personalized, human-centric experiences across mobile, web, and wearable devices like Spectacles.

Legal notes

At Snap, we believe that having a team of diverse backgrounds and voices working together will enable us to create innovative products that improve the way people live and communicate. Snap is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

EOE, including disability/vets.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law (by example, the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, where applicable).

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