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GraduateSmart
Build and deploy machine learning models and AI systems at scale. Apply data mining, data modeling, and natural language processing to pull information out of large structured and unstructured datasets, then visualize, interpret, and report the findings.
$115,000
Lower reported wage
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$194,410
Upper reported wage
Annual U.S. salaries. Actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience. The lower and upper figures do not represent starting and senior salaries.

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Same SOC as Data Scientist: 15-2051. MLEs at FAANG/top AI labs typically $250K-$500K+ TC.
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A relevant foundation; add software systems, model deployment, and evaluation projects. [1]
Prepare data, train and evaluate models, and help integrate them into useful systems. [1]
Related data-science work is primarily computer-based and collaborative. [1]
Usually full time; model releases may intensify deadlines. [1]
Data quality, model errors, and changing requirements require repeated testing. [1]
Experience may lead to senior model engineering, technical leadership, or research. [1]
These are possible directions. Promotion timing and pay depend on the role and employer.