106 entry level ml engineer jobs at 30 companies in Salinas, CA
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ML Engineer - Inference & Model Deployment
Cupertino, CA, US
$250k-$310k/yrOn-SiteFull Time
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GlobalFoundriesNASDAQ: GFS: Manufacturer of semiconductors and provider of wafer fabrication services.
2+ YOEExperience in CPU microarchitecture and RTL design for high-performance RISC-V/ARM/MIPS cores; System Verilog/Verilog/VHDL experience; simulators and waveform debugging; Master's (4+ yrs) or PhD (2+ yrs) experience; Perl/Python scripting.
SkyGig: Develops beamforming technology for high-speed wireless broadband communications.
Currently pursuing a CS/EE/Applied Math degree; strong Python; experience with PyTorch, TensorFlow, or scikit-learn; data processing with pandas/NumPy/SciPy; ML model evaluation; software engineering practices and collaboration skills.
GlobalFoundriesNASDAQ: GFS: Semiconductor foundry providing chip design and fabrication services.
2+ YOEHands-on microarchitecture experience for high-performance CPU cores; knowledge of SystemVerilog/Verilog/VHDL, simulators, timing and power implications; Master's (4–7 yrs) or PhD (2–5 yrs); scripting (Perl/Python) preferred.
TikTok: Global short-form video hosting and social media platform.
PhD (by 2026) in CS/ML/AI, research in ML/AI with focus on inference/model acceleration, programming experience in C/C++/Java/Python, strong problem-solving and communication skills.
Applied MaterialsNASDAQ: AMAT: Manufacturers of equipment for semiconductor and display production.
2+ YOEBachelor's in engineering/computer science/data science required; 5+ years relevant experience (or 2+ with a Master’s). Strong analytics, AI/ML familiarity, Python/R/C# programming, model lifecycle and production deployment experience.
QualcommNASDAQ: QCOM: Designs and manufactures semiconductors and wireless telecommunications products.
1+ YOEDegree in engineering/CS or related field (BS/MS/PhD) with 1–2+ years systems engineering experience; DSP, sensor fusion, ML/AI knowledge; MATLAB, Python, C/C++; algorithm implementation and validation experience.
Eightfold.ai: AI-native platform for talent management and workforce optimization.
2+ YOEExperience in machine learning, LLMs, agentic AI, reinforcement learning; proficiency with Python, TensorFlow/PyTorch, AWS, Docker, Kubernetes; 2+ years relevant ML experience; strong coding, algorithms, and communication skills.
Eightfold: A talent intelligence building AI-powered products to help organizations plan, hire, develop, and retain a diverse workforce.
2+ YOEExperience building agentic AI and multi-agent systems, proficiency with LLMs, Python, TensorFlow/PyTorch, AWS, Docker, Kubernetes; strong coding, algorithms, and communication skills; 2+ years ML experience; Masters/PhD or equivalent preferred.
AppleNASDAQ: AAPL: Designs and sells consumer electronics, software, and online services.
Engineer with interest in AI/ML to develop and evaluate features for Siri and Apple Intelligence; strong software engineering skills and passion for machine learning.
SambaNova Systems: Develops custom AI hardware and software for enterprise computing.
Bachelor's degree in CS/EE/CE or related, strong Python/C++ skills, foundations in algorithms/architecture/OS/parallel computing, familiarity with deep learning and at least one ML framework, ability to analyze and optimize model performance.
Software Development Engineer I, ML Infra Services, Annapurna Labs
Cupertino, California, United States
$127k-$185k/yrOnsiteFull Time
AmazonNASDAQ: AMZN: Global online retail and cloud computing technology provider.
Proficiency in Java and at least one of Go, Python, or TypeScript; experience with data structures, algorithms, Git and CI/CD; familiarity with cloud platforms, Linux, and performance profiling.
Applied Machine Learning Engineer, Circuit Design - New College Grad 2026
Santa Clara or United States
$116k-$219k/yrHybridFull Time
NVIDIANASDAQ: NVDA: Designs graphics processing units and artificial intelligence hardware.
Master's or PhD in ECE/CS/Applied Math (or equivalent experience); knowledge of circuit design/VLSI/ASIC/EDA; experience in applied math/ML and software programming with Python and C++.
Western DigitalNASDAQ: WDC: Design and manufacture data storage devices and systems.
0+ YOEMS in CS/CE/Data Science (enrolled or recently completed) required; strong foundation in software engineering with hands-on experience in C/C++, Python, web development; experience with Windows/Linux and relational and non-relational databases; coursework or projects in GenAI/LLMs/ML.
d-Matrix: Develops high-performance semiconductor chips for generative AI inference.
2+ YOEDegree in CS/CE/Math/Physics (BSc/MS/PhD) with relevant industry experience; 2+ years in test/SDET or quality engineering; proficient in C/C++ and Python on Linux; experience with CI/CD, CUDA or equivalent, ML operator validation, and ML frameworks (PyTorch/TensorFlow).
NetskopeNASDAQ: NTSK: Cloud-native cybersecurity and data protection platform for enterprises.
2+ YOE2+ years developing AI/ML solutions; experience optimizing LLMs in production with tools like vLLM, SGLang, and KV Cache; strong communication; BS/MS in CS, EE or related.
Cadence Design SystemsNASDAQ: CDNS: Provides software and hardware for electronic system design.
1+ YOEBachelor's in Data Theory, Mathematics or related; 1+ year relevant experience; programming in Python, C++, MATLAB; experience with AI/ML, statistical modeling, EMR not mentioned; strong communication and critical thinking.
ByteDance: Developing AI-driven content platforms and mobile applications.
Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's in CS/Software/Computer Engineering or related, able to commit 12 weeks in 2026, solid ML/DL foundation, familiar with PyTorch, interest/experience in cybersecurity or network traffic analysis.