Machine Learning Engineer

Salary: £24,000 - 48,000 per year

Requirements:

• Strong background in Machine Learning
• Strong programming skills in Python or C++
• Bachelors degree in a technical field such as computer science, mathematics, statistics, or equivalent years of engineering experience
• Experience in one or more of the following: neural rendering, generative models, segmentation, object detection, classification, tracking, or other related applications of deep learning or computer vision
• Proven passion for machine learning, with an interest in staying up to date with research and prototyping new ideas quickly
• Knowledge of mathematics and deep learning foundations
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with meticulous attention to detail
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to lead and execute large, complex technical initiatives
• Knowledge of computer graphics foundations
• Experience with visual Gen AI models for image and video generation and editing
• Experience evaluating the visual quality of image and video models
• Track record of successful projects in the GenAI field
• Ability to proactively learn new concepts and apply them at work

Responsibilities:

• Develop ML products and AI Lenses that serve millions of Snapchatters on a daily basis, with a primary focus on image and video generation and editing, as well as LLMs
• Build cutting-edge augmented reality experiences with diffusion/flow matching models
• Work on state-of-the-art GenAI pipelines for image and video generation
• Ship a consumer-facing solution within weeks
• Collaborate with Product, Software Engineering, Lens Content, and Data Science teams to prototype new ideas, integrate ML models and APIs into production, and refine them through A/B testing and user feedback
• Monitor the market and research landscape for new developments in GenAI
• Evaluate open-source models and third-party AI APIs/services to inform build-vs-buy decisions
• Leverage the best available tools, or iterate on them, to keep our products at the cutting edge

Technologies:

• AI
• Computer Vision
• Flow
• Support
• Machine Learning
• Python

More:

We are Snap Inc, a technology company focused on improving the way people live and communicate through the camera. We operate Snapchat, a visual messaging app, as well as Specs Inc., Bitmoji, Saturn, and other digital services. This Senior Machine Learning Engineer role sits on our Consumer Gen AI Product MLE team in London, United Kingdom. We offer benefits including paid parental leave, comprehensive medical coverage, emotional and mental health support programs, and compensation packages that let you share in our long-term success. We follow a default together policy and expect team members to work in an office 4+ days per week. We are committed to an inclusive, equal opportunity workplace.

last updated 34 week of 2026