Staff Machine Learning Engineer

ServiceNow servicenow.com Open · verified Oct 22, 2026

Hybrid Santa Clara Full-time Senior Machine Learning Engineering

At a glance

Senior Machine Learning Engineering role at ServiceNow. Santa Clara · full-time · $176,100–$308,200 base.

SalaryStated by ServiceNow

$176,100 – $308,200

Base salary for this role, in USD per year, as published in the posting.

This role, from ServiceNowOur estimate for the market: $175,000–$217,750Median $213,600

The range includes the market median of $213,600 for senior machine learning engineering roles in Santa Clara.

Worked out from 5 postings that stated pay, median $213,600. Last updated Oct 3, 2026.

RoleMachine Learning Engineering

SenioritySenior

LocationSanta Clara

WorkplaceHybrid

EmploymentFull-time

Base pay$176,100–$308,200

PostedOct 16, 2026 · 6d ago

Role brief

aimlroles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

Build cloud AI and machine learning features for enterprise services, including search relevance capabilities
Own product work from design through coding, tests, and release, using detailed requirements from product owners
Improve software quality and reliability across development, testing, and deployment
Work with product managers, engineers, and quality teams to deliver tested, scalable, high-performing software

What you bring

Strong Java or Python skills, with object-oriented programming, design patterns, and efficient algorithms
Experience creating products that depend on demanding, high-performance algorithms
Knowledge of core machine learning methods, plus unit testing, profiling, and code optimization

Who this fits

This senior engineering role suits someone who can build and deliver machine learning software while taking ownership of quality through the development lifecycle. The position is based in Santa Clara and is hybrid.

From the employer

It all started when engineer Fred Luddy wrote code that automated a tedious task for his coworker, Phyllis. She cried tears of joy. That moment inspired Fred to build a company that could do that for everyone—freeing people from busywork so they could focus on meaningful work. Today, ServiceNow is the AI control tower for business reinvention. Our ServiceNow AI platform brings together any AI, any data, and any workflow— helping 85% of the Fortune 500® work smarter, faster, and better. We're building an AI-native culture where technology and talent are unstoppable together. And we're just getting started.

Join us to put AI to work for people.

What you get to do in this role:

Job Description

This is a dynamic role where you will drive quality and development excellence across the entire software development lifecycle, from initial design and coding to comprehensive test automation and deployment. You will be responsible for both building high-quality product features and ensuring their reliability, scalability, and performance.

The Team

Come join the AI Search UX team and work with a talented group of engineers building out next-generation technologies in the ServiceNow cloud platform. This team is responsible for the cognitive, actionable search functionality and machine learning-based relevancy that help make ServiceNow a powerful platform used by many Fortune 500 companies.

You will play a major part in building AI and Machine Learning (ML) solutions that transform the user experience and workflow efficiency of enterprise services. Traditional analytical tools tend to require a technically knowledgeable user to produce even simple results. We are taking a completely fresh approach with the expectation that any user, regardless of technical knowledge, can use the AI/ML solutions we develop to operate the services in the enterprise setting in a thoughtful and scalable manner. We are just getting started with our early-adopter customers and we need your help in building and making available an amazing range of solutions to our 5k+ enterprise customers around the world.

Build the best cloud-based AI/ML solutions to power intelligent enterprise services
Collaborate daily with a team of like-minded developers, product managers and quality engineers to produce quality software
Work with product owners to understand detailed requirements and own your code from design, implementation, testing and delivery of high-quality solutions to our users

To be successful in this role you have:

Expertise in Java or Python, OOP, Design Patterns, time and space-efficient algorithms
Experience building new products that leverage challenging high-performance algorithms
Expertise in coding efficient, object-oriented, modularized and quality software
Knowledge of core AI/ML techniques and algorithms
Knowledge of unit testing, profiling, and code tuning

For positions in this location, we offer a base pay of $176,100 - $308,200, plus equity (when applicable), variable/incentive compensation and benefits. Sales positions generally offer a competitive On Target Earnings (OTE) incentive compensation structure. Please note that the base pay shown is a guideline, and individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies, and work location. We also offer health plans, including flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) Plan with company match, ESPP, matching donations, a flexible time away plan and family leave programs. Compensation is based on the geographic location in which the role is located and is subject to change based on work location.

Work Personas

We approach our distributed world of work with flexibility and trust. Work personas (flexible, remote, or required in office) are categories that are assigned to ServiceNow employees depending on the nature of their work and their assigned work location. Learn more here. To determine eligibility for a work persona, ServiceNow may confirm the distance between your primary residence and the closest ServiceNow office using a third-party service.

Equal Opportunity Employer

ServiceNow is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity, veteran status, or any other category protected by law. In addition, all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with legal requirements. 

Accommodations

We strive to create an accessible and inclusive experience for all candidates. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are unable to use this online application and need an alternative method to apply, please contact globaltalentss@servicenow.com for assistance.

Export Control Regulations

For positions requiring access to controlled technology subject to export control regulations, including the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR), ServiceNow may be required to obtain export control approval from government authorities for certain individuals. All employment is contingent upon ServiceNow obtaining any export license or other approval that may be required by relevant export control authorities.