Machine Learning Engineer at ZipRecruiter

Compensation

$140,000 – $225,000/yr

Setup: Remote, Hybrid
Location: Santa Monica, California
Type: Full-time
Posted: Apr 28, 2026

Description

ZipRecruiter is seeking a Machine Learning Engineer to design, develop, and maintain machine learning models and algorithms to solve complex business problems. The role involves identifying patterns, visualizing insights, assessing model performance, and optimizing models through various techniques. This position focuses on leveraging data to create impactful features that enhance the job search experience.

Required Skills

Machine Learning Algorithms
Coding
Object-Oriented Programming
Data Structures
Algorithms

Additional Information

Required Previous Experiences: 3+ year of professional software development experience with a focus in machine learning
Deep experience in machine learning algorithms, techniques, and best practices
Comprehensive computer science fundamentals in coding, object-oriented programming, data structures, and algorithms
Preferred Qualifications: 5+ year of professional software development experience with a focus in machine learning
BS/MS/PhD in Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics, related technical field or equivalent practical experience
Strong knowledge of machine learning algorithms (e.g., linear regression, SVM, decision trees, neural networks, clustering, etc.) and best practices
Experience with machine learning algorithms and frameworks, such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or scikit-learn
Experience with deep learning architectures and techniques, such as Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs), Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM), and Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs)
Background with NLP techniques and tools, such as tokenization, stemming, lemmatization, sentiment analysis, and named entity recognition, and libraries like NLTK, SpaCy, or BERT