Blue Signal Search · 3 weeks ago
ML Engineer – AI-Powered Automation & Workflow Intelligence
San Francisco Bay Area
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$225K/yr - $275K/yr
8+ years expBlue Signal Search is a pioneering tech startup at the intersection of AI and intelligent automation transforming how enterprises scale complex operations. The ML Engineer will play a mission-critical role in defining the architectural and engineering foundation of a next-generation platform that powers intelligent digital agents.
RecruitingStaffing Agency
Hiring Manager
Brent Stokes
Responsibilities
Design and implement scalable, production-grade ML systems that serve as the intelligence layer of a flagship automation platform
Lead the full lifecycle of ML development, from data ingestion to deployment, including experimentation, training, evaluation, and monitoring
Develop innovative solutions involving large language models (LLMs), multimodal architectures (text, image, graph), and multilingual adaptation
Build robust infrastructure for ML experimentation, model management, and deployment (MLOps)
Partner closely with product and engineering leaders to align machine learning solutions with high-value business challenges
Establish reproducibility and performance standards while integrating research advancements into a practical, production setting
Mentor incoming AI team members and contribute to shaping the engineering culture and technical vision
Qualification
Required
8+ years in ML, Deep Learning, or Applied AI, ideally with experience taking models from prototype to production
Strong background in foundational ML concepts, deep learning frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow, JAX), and distributed training
Proven success working with LLMs, transformers, or comparable foundation models in applied contexts
Hands-on experience with data pipeline orchestration and ML tooling (e.g., Airflow, MLflow, SageMaker, Vertex AI)
Proficiency in Python and experience developing scalable APIs or backend services in cloud environments
High ownership mindset with the agility and drive typical of startup environments
Preferred
Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, or a related field preferred
Practical exposure to multimodal ML (e.g., combining NLP with vision or graph data)
Familiarity with ontologies, taxonomies, or structured semantic modeling
Experience with multilingual NLP models or internationalization of AI systems
Background in high-growth startups or early-stage technical leadership
Benefits
Competitive compensation package with significant equity upside.
Company
Blue Signal Search
Blue Signal is a nationwide recruiting, executive search, and staffing firm built on a foundation of helping others, doing the right thing, and being excellent.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Matt Walsh
Chief Executive Officer & Founder
Joe Horvath
Chief Financial Officer
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