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# Machine Learning Engineer, Generative AI (Image & Video)

- **Company:** Snap Inc.
- **Location:** London, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** A/B Testing, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Computer Vision, Augmented Reality, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Object Detection, Open Source Technology, Software Engineering, Large Language Models, Deep Learning, Generative AI, Information Technology
- **Published:** September 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/5922DFE8268A49B69FA9F184FB366D0A/job/

## About the Role

* 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, * 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

## Description

* 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


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