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Distinguished Engineer, AI

$230k - $346k

Indeed

Our Mission

As the world's number 1 job site*, our mission is to help people get jobs. We strive to cultivate an inclusive and accessible workplace where all people feel comfortable being themselves. We're looking to grow our teams with more people who share our enthusiasm for innovation and creating the best experience for job seekers.

(*Comscore, Total Visits, March 2025)

Day to Day

As Distinguished Engineer, AI at Indeed, you will be instrumental in revolutionizing hiring through artificial intelligence. You'll work with hundreds of engineers across the company to build an AI platform and solutions that impact millions of job seekers and employers daily. This role presents a unique opportunity to spearhead groundbreaking AI initiatives at the forefront of the industry, setting the standard for innovation and impact for job seekers and employers with the world's foremost job marketplace.

This is a rare opportunity to:

  • Shape the future of work at global scale

  • Set industry standards for AI in the hiring marketplace

  • Build world-class AI infrastructure powering critical business outcomes

  • Promote responsible AI with measurable impact on people's lives

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical guidance and standards for all aspects of the AI platform and AI product development including evaluation, fine tuning, context, safety, and deployment.

  • Foster a culture of innovation, ownership, and technical excellence.

  • Drive quality improvements using the latest techniques and approaches.

  • Ship AI products that measurably improve job seeker and employer outcomes.

  • Ensure ethical use of AI by implementing robust governance frameworks, monitoring model performance, and mitigating biases and risks.

  • Collaborate closely with the AI product team to drive the vision of the AI Platform and Indeed's advanced AI-based products.

  • Drive the evolution of Indeed's ML platforms, including its shared fact/feature store, ML ops, and model management platform.

Skills/Competencies

  • 10+ years of proven and practical expertise at the forefront of Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning, driving measurable results with production applications.

  • Graduate degree in Computer Science, ML, Statistics, or equivalent industry experience.

  • Deep expertise in AI platforms, infrastructure, and production ML systems.

  • Successful track record of providing technical direction to high-performance, fast-paced, tech organizations.

  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills to effectively communicate with the executive team, fellow team members, and partners, with the ability to translate complex AI/ML concepts into clear and actionable insights for diverse audiences.

  • Stay updated with the latest trends and developments in Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning in academia, industry, and open source, applying this knowledge to improve products and platforms.

  • Passion for Responsible AI and Environment, Social, and Governance issues in AI.

Salary Range Transparency

Tier 1 - United States of America 230,000 - 346,000 USD per year

Tier 2 - United States of America 255,000 - 383,000 USD per year

Tier 3 - United States of America 282,000 - 424,000 USD per year

Tier 4 - N/A

Tier 5 - United States of America 321,000 - 481,000 USD per year

Salary Range Disclaimer

The salary range for this role reflects the minimum and maximum compensation for the role. Offers are typically made between the range minimum and the range midpoint. Actual compensation will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, and expertise, as evaluated during the interview process. The range(s) listed is just one component of Indeed's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include quarterly bonuses, Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), a Paid Time Off policy, and many region-specific benefits. Compensation may also vary based on where a role is performed, as work locations are grouped into geographic pay tiers to reflect cost of labor differences in different geographic markets. Candidates can view geographic pay tiers by location on our career site ( and recruiters can confirm how location is considered for a specific role.

Benefits - Health, Work/Life Harmony, & Wellbeing

We care about what you care about. We have a multitude of benefits to support Indeedians, as well as their pets, kids, and partners including medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance. Indeedians are able to enroll in our company's 401k plan, as well as an equity-based incentive program. Indeedians will also receive open paid time off, 11 paid holidays a year, and up to 26 weeks of paid parental leave. For more information, select your country and learn more about our employee benefits, program, & perks at !

Equal Opportunities and Accommodations Statement

Indeed is deeply committed to building a workplace and global community where inclusion is not only valued, but prioritized. We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, family status, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, neuro-diversity, disability, age, or veteran status, or any other non-merit based or legally protected grounds.

Indeed provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in the employment application process. To request an accommodation, please visit If you are requesting accommodation for an interview, please reach out at least one week in advance of your interview.

For more information about our commitment to equal opportunity/affirmative action, please visit our Careers page (

Inclusion & Belonging

Inclusion and belonging are fundamental to our hiring practices and company culture, forming an integral part of our vision for a better world of work. At Indeed, we're committed to the wellbeing of our employees and on a mission to make this the best place to work and thrive. We believe that fostering an inclusive environment where every employee feels respected and accepted benefits everyone, fueling innovation and creativity.

We value diverse experiences, including those who have had prior contact with the criminal legal system. We are committed to providing individuals with criminal records, including formerly incarcerated individuals, a fair chance at employment.

Those with military experience are encouraged to apply. Equivalent expertise demonstrated through a combination of work experience, training, military experience, or education is welcome.

Indeed's Employee Recruiting Privacy Policy

Like other employers Indeed uses our own technologies to help us find and attract top talent from around the world. In addition to our site's user and privacy policy found at , we also want to make you aware of our recruitment specific privacy policy found at .

Agency Disclaimer

Indeed does not pay placement fees for unsolicited resumes or referrals from non-candidates, including search firms, staffing agencies, professional recruiters, fee-based referral services, and recruiting agencies (each individually, an "Agency"), subject to local laws. An Agency seeking a placement fee must obtain advance written approval from Indeed's internal Talent Acquisition team and execute a fee agreement with Indeed for each job opening before making a referral or submitting a resume for that opening.

AI Notice

Indeed is committed to ensuring fairness and transparency throughout our hiring process. We use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the screening, assessment, and selection of applicants for this position by analyzing information provided in resumes and applications. Our use of AI does not replace human decision-making.

Unless otherwise notified, Indeed does not use AI constituting an AEDT or an ADMT as those tools are defined in applicable laws.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

The deadline to apply to this position is August 31, 2026. Job postings may be extended at the hiring team's discretion based on applicant volume.

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