ServiceNow
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Staff Machine Learning Engineer

Pay
$176,100 – $308,200 per year
Location
Santa Clara, CA · On-site
Job type
Full-time
Level
Lead / Staff
Listed
23 days ago

Skills & highlights for this role

  • Java or Python
  • object-oriented design
  • design patterns
  • AI/ML algorithms

Also useful

  • unit testing
  • profiling
  • code tuning

Stated benefits & perks

  • Health
  • 401k match
  • Flexible time away

About the role

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

Pay and benefits

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.

Additional Information

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. Accommodations We strive to create an accessible and inclusive experience for all candidates.

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. From Fortune. ©2026 Fortune Media IP Limited. All rights reserved. Used under license.

About the Company

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.

Read the original posting

From ServiceNow's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 17, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.

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