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Total compensation for a Two Sigma ML Engineer ranges from about $275K at the entry level to $1.3M+ at the most senior bands, with a typical mid-level package around $560K. Below is the full breakdown by level - base salary, annual equity, and bonus - from public-source data.
Public-source estimates (Beta). Last updated 2026-06. Figures are annualized USD.
| Level | Years | Base (p50) | Equity/yr (p50) | Bonus (p50) | Total (p25-p90) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E1ML Engineer (New Grad) | 0-2 YOE | $200K | $2K | $130K | $275K - $490K |
| E2ML Engineer | 2-5 YOE | $230K | $2K | $190K | $340K - $660K |
| E3Senior ML Engineer | 5-9 YOE | $260K | $5K | $295K | $440K - $940K |
| E4Lead ML Engineer (Staff-equivalent) | 8-14 YOE | $295K | $5K | $440K | $560K - $1.3M |
Entry ML. Strong ML-systems coursework or publications pull top of band.
Mid-level. Feature-pipeline and model-serving infra are the bulk of hiring.
Senior ML IC. Proximity to live alpha models drives the upper band.
Staff-equivalent ML. Deferred-comp participation common at this tenure.
Two Sigma is fundamentally an ML shop - alpha modeling, feature infrastructure, and research platforms hire at scale. ML engineers run ~10% above the SWE band at the same level. Quant researchers (PhD modeling track) are a separate, higher ladder not shown here.
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