aimlroles

Engineering Manager, Machine Learning

ZipRecruiter Open · verified Oct 22, 2026
Remote Worldwide Santa Monica Manager Machine Learning Engineering

At a glance

Manager-level Machine Learning Engineering role at ZipRecruiter. Remote.

In listing Machine Learning Engineering salary

RoleMachine Learning Engineering
SeniorityManager
LocationWorldwide
WorkplaceRemote
PostedAug 13, 2026 · 2mo ago
Also hiring inSanta Monica
Role brief

aimlroles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

  • Set your team's priorities, delivery, morale and code standards while protecting the health of its technology
  • Work with product managers to keep the roadmap on track and deliver its planned work
  • Clear blockers, improve team processes and assign work so engineers can make progress
  • Coach and motivate engineers, lead by example, and strengthen engineering-wide community and culture
  • Encourage new ideas and champion ambitious approaches across the team

What you bring

  • At least six years working in fast-paced software development at scale
  • At least two years leading software engineers
  • You have applied, built and deployed machine-learning models that produced meaningful business results

Who this fits

This is a people-management role for an engineering leader who can own a product line, develop engineers and guide machine-learning work. Most US-based roles can be done remotely, with exceptions identified in the minimum qualifications.

From the employer

We offer a hybrid work environment. Most US-based positions can also be performed remotely (any exceptions will be noted in the Minimum Qualifications below.)

Our Mission:

To actively connect people to their next great opportunity.

Who We Are:

ZipRecruiter is a leading online employment marketplace. Powered by AI-driven smart matching technology, the company actively connects millions of all-sized businesses and job seekers through innovative mobile, web, and email services, as well as through partnerships with the best job boards on the web. ZipRecruiter has the #1 rated job search app on iOS & Android.

About the Team:

Jobs change lives - ask any one of our millions of job seekers we serve and you’ll no doubt get a similar answer. At ZipRecruiter, our products help connect job seekers with employers, eager to add talent to their company. Our team works on applications at scale, serving millions of job seekers. We’re building an innovative marketplace for both jobs and job seekers alike. As part of this effort, we’re hiring an Engineering Manager to lead our Machine Learning Engineering team.

Our business is complex and we’re looking for engineering managers who can own entire (or even multiple) product lines, drive business value while investing in their team’s/tech stack’s health, and coach engineers to build a strong culture of excellence, ownership, and personal and professional growth.

About the Job:

  • Own the mission, execution, morale, and code quality of your team
  • Partner effectively with product managers to maintain and execute against the product roadmap
  • Serve as a force multiplier for your team by removing roadblocks, identifying and implementing process improvements, and delegating effectively
  • Actively build community and culture throughout the engineering organization
  • Continually develop, coach, motivate, and improve your team, leading by example
  • Champion and evolve innovation at ZipRecruiter and evangelize BIG ideas

Minimum Qualifications:

  • 6+ years of experience in a fast-paced software development environment at scale
  • 2+ years of experience as a software engineering leader
  • Experience applying, developing, and deploying ML models for significant business impact

Preferred Qualifications:

  • BS/MS/PhD in Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics, related technical field
  • 3+ years of applied AI, ML systems, leading MLE teams
  • Expertise with recommender systems, personalization, search, ranking, and/or matching
  • Demonstrated experience innovating novel approaches and solutions to ambiguous problems

As part of our team you’ll enjoy:

  • Competitive compensation
  • Exceptional benefits package
  • Flexible Vacation & Paid Time Off
  • Employer-matched 401(k) plan

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $190,000-$240,000. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location, and the range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location, role-related knowledge and skills, depth of experience, relevant education or training, and additional role-related considerations.

Depending on the position offered, equity, bonuses, commission, or other forms of compensation may also be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits.

ZipRecruiter is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or genetics.

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