Machine Learning Engineer

Snap; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Medical coverage

Mental health support

Long-term incentives

Job summary

Snap Inc. is seeking a Senior Machine Learning Engineer to join the Consumer Gen AI Product MLE team. You will develop ML-powered lenses and generation tools for Snapchat, focusing on image and video creation, editing, and LLM integration.

You will collaborate with product, software, lens content, and data science teams to prototype, deploy, and iterate models in production. The role emphasizes staying current with GenAI research, evaluating models and APIs, and delivering consumer-facing

Qualifications

• Strong background in Machine Learning.
• Strong programming skills in Python or C++.
• Bachelor’s Degree in a technical field such as computer science, mathematics, statistics or equivalent years of engineering 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

Responsibilities

• Develop ML-products and AI Lenses that serve millions of Snapchatters daily, focusing on image/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 and ship consumer-facing solutions quickly.
• Collaborate with Product, Software Eng, Lens Content and Data Science teams to prototype ideas and integrate ML models into production.
• Refine models through A/B testing and user feedback.
• Evaluate open-source GenAI models and third-party APIs for build-vs-buy decisions.

Skills

Strong ML background

Python or C++

Technical degree

GenAI / computer vision

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a technical field such as computer science, mathematics, statistics or equivalent years of engineering experience

Job description

Snap Inc is a technology company. We believe the camera presents the greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate. Snap contributes to human progress by empowering people to express themselves, live in the moment, learn about the world, and have fun together. The Company operates Snapchat, a visual messaging app that enhances your relationships with friends, family, and the world, and Specs Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary dedicated to making computing more human, in addition to Bitmoji, Saturn, and other digital services.

We're looking for a Senior Machine Learning Engineer to join the Consumer Gen AI Product MLE team at Snap!

What you’ll do:

• 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
• Extensively 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
• Actively monitor the market and research landscape for new developments in Gen AI, evaluate open-source models and third-party AI APIs/services to inform build-vs-buy decisions to leverage the best available tools (or iterate on them) to keep Snap’s products at the cutting edge
• Evaluate open-source Gen AI models and APIs

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

A proven passion for machine learning; you stay up-to-date with research and are excited about 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 leading and executing large, complex technical initiatives

Minimum Qualifications:

• Strong background in Machine Learning
• Strong programming skills in Python or C++
• Bachelor’s Degree in a technical field such as computer science, mathematics, statistics or equivalent years of engineering 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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of computer graphics foundations
• Experience with visual Gen AI models for Image and Video generation and Editing
• Experience with evaluating the visual quality of Image and Video models
• Track record of successful projects in GenAI field
• Ability to proactively learn new concepts and apply them at work

Default Together Policy at Snap:

At Snap Inc. we believe that being together in person helps us build our culture faster, reinforce our values, and serve our community, customers and partners better through dynamic collaboration. To reflect this, we practice a “default together” approach and expect our team members to work in an office 4+ days per week. At Snap, we believe that having a team of diverse backgrounds and voices working together will enable us to create innovative products that improve the way people live and communicate.

Snap is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. EOE, including disability/vets.

Our Benefits:

Snap Inc. is its own community, so we’ve got your back! We do our best to make sure you and your loved ones have everything you need to be happy and healthy, on your own terms.

• paid parental leave
• comprehensive medical coverage
• emotional and mental health support programs
• and compensation packages that let you share in Snap’s long-term success!

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