Machine Learning Engineer

Builds, tests and deploys machine-learning systems and creates the software and data pipelines needed to run models reliably. Explore current demand, important skills and estimated junior, mid-level and senior salaries, plus 1 linked programme across 1 university. Enter your subjects and marks to discover which linked programmes you may qualify for.

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Career overview

What does a Machine Learning Engineer do?

Builds, tests and deploys machine-learning systems and creates the software and data pipelines needed to run models reliably.

Demand level: Very High

Earning potential

Estimated annual salaries

JuniorR540 000 p.a.Mid-levelR900 000 p.a.SeniorR1 400 000 p.a.

Salary figures are estimates and may vary by employer, experience, qualifications, location and economic conditions.

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Skills linked to this career

Data pipelines · EssentialMachine learning · EssentialPython programming · EssentialSoftware engineering · EssentialModel deployment · Important
Study routes

Programmes linked to this career

These are some of the programmes currently connected to this career in VX Course Match.

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND INFORMATICS specialising in AI (Artificial Intelligence) — University of Johannesburg

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What does a Machine Learning Engineer do?

Builds, tests and deploys machine-learning systems and creates the software and data pipelines needed to run models reliably.

What skills are important for this career?

Important skills include Data pipelines, Machine learning, Python programming, Software engineering, Model deployment.

What salary can I expect?

VX provides junior, mid-level and senior annual salary estimates. Actual earnings vary by employer, experience, qualifications, location and economic conditions.

Which programmes can lead to this career?

1 linked programme is currently available in the VX database. Use Course Match to see which ones fit your subjects and marks.