Machine Learning Engineer Salary in Bengaluru

Salary insights and current openings for Machine Learning Engineer roles in Bengaluru

Machine Learning Engineer compensation in Bengaluru, from live UnoJobs listings: 10 open roles, 7 employers. Typical midpoint near 15.00Lacs; middle half of disclosed offers about 15.00Lacs–21.00Lacs (annualised).

Figures reflect what employers choose to disclose on postings; variable pay, allowances and stock are extra.

National recruiter context (India)

New-age ML / AI roles in national surveys often reach higher brackets than general data science, with senior bases extending toward roughly ₹80–250 LPA in some tables.

Broad India hiring context is consistent with recruiter-published salary guides; figures on this page from live UnoJobs listings may differ by company, level, and equity. Reference: Michael Page India Salary Guide 2025.

Market pulse

Among listings with pay disclosed (10 roles), the middle half of packages sits near 15.00Lacs–21.00Lacs (annualised). Skills showing up most often: Machine Learning, Ai Ml, Sales, Generative Ai, and Experimentation. 7 employers are represented in this snapshot.

Salary (disclosed)

Low–high
14.00Lacs25.00Lacs
Median
15.00Lacs
Middle 50%
15.00Lacs21.00Lacs

10 listings with pay

Top skills

  1. Machine Learning7 mentions
  2. Ai Ml5 mentions
  3. Sales3 mentions
  4. Generative Ai3 mentions
  5. Experimentation2 mentions
  6. Email Campaigns1 mentions
  7. Data Analysis1 mentions
  8. Technical Skills1 mentions

Experience mix

  • 2–5 years70%
  • 5–10 years10%
  • 10+ years20%

India labour market context

India’s hiring mix in 2025 is tilted toward digital roles, global capability centres, and deeper demand in financial services, manufacturing, and technology. Employers are competing harder for scarce skills, so promotion and switch premiums for critical roles often run higher than general annual increments. Flexible and hybrid setups remain part of the offer, alongside cash and long-term incentives for senior hires.

Themes align with recruiter outlooks including Michael Page India Salary Guide 2025.

Current Machine Learning Engineer Openings in Bengaluru

Twilio

Senior Manager, Machine Learni

Manufacturing and Engineering
24.00Lacs
Bengaluru
Hybrid
Full-Time
3-6 Years
Machine LearningEmail CampaignsData AnalysisExperimentation
Job ID 18428Posted 14th May '26Ends 13th Jul '26
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Salesforce, Inc.

AI/ML Engineer

Manufacturing and Engineering
18.00Lacs
Bengaluru
Hybrid
Full-Time
3-6 Years
Machine LearningTechnical SkillsAI/MLCRMSalesforce
Job ID 18252Posted 12th May '26Ends 11th Jul '26
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Cognizant India

Senior AI/ML Engineer – Genera

Engineering
18.00Lacs
Bengaluru
Hybrid
Full-Time
3-6 Years
SalesAI/MLGenerative AI
Job ID 17679Posted 6th May '26Ends 5th Jul '26
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Cognizant BPO India

Senior AI/ML Engineer – Genera

Engineering
16.00Lacs
Bengaluru
Hybrid
Full-Time
3-6 Years
SalesAI/MLGenerative AI
Job ID 17674Posted 6th May '26Ends 5th Jul '26
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COGNIZANT

Senior AI/ML Engineer

Engineering
18.00Lacs
Bengaluru
Hybrid
Full-Time
3-6 Years
SalesAI/MLCloud ComputingGenerative AI
Job ID 17667Posted 6th May '26Ends 5th Jul '26
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Thoughtworks India

Lead Machine Learning Engineer

Engineering
24.00Lacs
Bengaluru
Hybrid
Full-Time
12 Yrs +
Machine Learning
Job ID 17642Posted 6th May '26Ends 5th Jul '26
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Roku

Senior Manager - Machine Learn

AI, ML and Data Analytics
18.00Lacs
Bengaluru
Hybrid
Full-Time
3-6 Years
Machine LearningExperimentation
Job ID 17026Posted 1st May '26Ends 30th Jun '26
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Roku

Senior Machine Learning, Ops

AI, ML and Data Analytics
18.00Lacs
Bengaluru
Hybrid
Full-Time
3-6 Years
AlgorithmsMachine LearningAPIsMonitoring
Job ID 17025Posted 1st May '26Ends 30th Jun '26
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Twilio

Staff Machine Learning Enginee

Manufacturing and Engineering
30.00Lacs
Bengaluru
Hybrid
Full-Time
6-10 Years
Machine LearningDeep LearningAI/ML
Job ID 16993Posted 1st May '26Ends 30th Jun '26
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Thoughtworks India

Senior Machine Learning Engine

Engineering
25.00Lacs
Bengaluru
Hybrid
Full-Time
12 Yrs +
Machine Learning
Job ID 16890Posted 1st May '26Ends 30th Jun '26
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the typical Machine Learning Engineer salary in Bengaluru right now?
Among Machine Learning Engineer listings in Bengaluru that disclose pay on UnoJobs (10 live roles), the middle of the market sits near 15.00Lacs annualised, with the central half of offers between 15.00Lacs–21.00Lacs. Variable pay, allowances and equity sit outside this band — always confirm with the employer before benchmarking.
Which companies pay the highest Machine Learning Engineer salaries in Bengaluru?
In this snapshot: Twilio (2 open); Thoughtworks India (2 open); Roku (2 open); Salesforce, Inc. (1 open); Cognizant India (1 open). Product companies, GCC captives, and well-funded startups usually sit at the top of bands — verify per offer.
How can I increase my Machine Learning Engineer salary in Bengaluru?
Stack proof for scarce skills, show shipped outcomes, and interview with multiple employers in parallel. Recruiter guides consistently show larger jumps on promotion or switch than on standard hike cycles.
Is Bengaluru a good city for Machine Learning Engineer salary growth?
Bengaluru stays liquid for Machine Learning Engineer talent where tech, financial services and GCC footprints overlap. Bengaluru is one of India's active metros; when a search runs thin, other India metros often surface adjacent openings on UnoJobs.

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