Senior Machine Learning Software Engineer

Indeed
Austin, US
On-site

Job Description

Our Mission

At Indeed, we are dedicated to connecting people with job opportunities worldwide. We believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment where all individuals feel empowered. Join us if you share our passion for innovation and enhancing the experience for job seekers.

Your Role

As a Senior Machine Learning Software Engineer on the Machine Learning Model Platform team at Indeed, you will take the lead in achieving critical objectives within our Model Platform. Your efforts will support essential systems like Matching and Recommendation engines, as well as the ML model training portal. You will design and develop high-performance reusable components that enable hundreds of ML practitioners to transition from experimental research to impactful production work, covering every aspect of the ML model lifecycle.

In this role, you'll blend software engineering with machine learning to create foundational components that support a variety of ML model strategies, ensuring superior performance and scalability. You'll work closely with Data Scientists to understand their needs, drive technical design decisions, enhance workflows, and contribute to achieving their key goals. Your contributions will be vital in evolving our technology stack to align with the latest industry standards.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the design, development, and enhancement of complex systems, platforms, or frameworks.
  • Steer technical decision-making while balancing immediate delivery needs with long-term sustainability and growth.
  • Architect innovative solutions, assess trade-offs, and validate concepts through prototyping and iteration on existing systems.
  • Influence and participate in code and design reviews across teams to maintain high engineering standards.
  • Identify and drive improvements in performance, reliability, and scalability of existing systems.
  • Mentor and guide fellow engineers, fostering technical growth and best practices across the organization.
  • Communicate effectively with engineers, product managers, and business stakeholders to align on technical direction and execution.

Requirements

  • A minimum of 8 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Mathematics; or 6 years with a Master’s degree; or a PhD with 3 years of experience; equivalent experience will also be considered.
  • Proficient in Python and familiar with modern ML frameworks such as PyTorch and Triton.
  • Experienced in using cloud-based ML platforms like AWS SageMaker.
  • Solid knowledge of software design principles, data structures, algorithms, and computer science fundamentals.
  • Proven experience in designing, building, and managing scalable, reliable software systems or platforms.
  • Demonstrated ownership and accountability for technical outcomes and overall system quality.
  • Strong collaboration and communication skills, with a knack for influencing technical direction across teams.

Salary Range

We offer a competitive salary range of 171,000 - 257,000 USD per year, based on experience and skills.

Benefits

We provide a wide range of benefits to support our employees, including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance. Employees can enroll in our 401k plan and equity incentives. We also offer open paid time off, 11 paid holidays, and up to 26 weeks of paid parental leave.

Commitment to Inclusion

Indeed is dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status. We welcome applications from individuals with diverse experiences, including those with prior contact with the criminal legal system.

Application Deadline

Please submit your application by 4/27/2026. Job postings may be extended based on applicant volume.

Skills & Requirements

Technical Skills

PythonPytorchTritonAws sagemakerCollaborationCommunicationMachine learningSoftware engineering

Salary

$171,000 - $257,000

year

Employment Type

FULL TIME

Level

senior

Posted

5/1/2026

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