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BlackLine · 10 hours ago

Staff Software Engineer, AI

New York, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$193K/yr - $242K/yr

4+ years exp

BlackLine is a leading provider of cloud software that automates and controls the entire financial close process. As an AI Staff Engineer, you'll play a crucial role in developing and refining AI capabilities for their fin-tech platform, working closely with engineering and product teams to drive innovation.

Computer Software

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Utilize the best-in-class models available on the market to deliver meaningful solutions for our clients, bringing them from the idea stage all the way to production

Collaborate with the team to integrate AI solutions into our existing production processes

Design and implement scalable AI system architecture handling including model orchestration, caching strategies, and fallback mechanisms

Evaluate and implement new AI technologies and methodologies to keep WiseLayer and BlackLine at the cutting edge

Qualification

Production LLM APIsAI system testingData pipelinesModel deploymentBackend development in JavaFront-end technologiesData privacy best practicesAI cost optimizationVector databasesEmbedding systemsFin-tech experienceProblem-solving skills

Required

4+ years of experience as a Full Stack Software Engineer or a similar role developing, shipping, and testing of software within a well-established enterprise, bonus points if at a fast growth enterprise

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field

Demonstrated experience working with production LLM APIs (OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, etc.) including handling rate limits, cost optimization, and performance monitoring in live systems (not just vibe coding)

Clear experience utilizing frameworks like RAG in production applications to further enhance the foundational models for proprietary applications and datasets

Experience with AI system testing methodologies including model evaluation, A/B testing of AI features, and monitoring model performance in production

Experience with data pipelines and ETL/ELT processes (given our data-intensive AI workflows)

Preferred

Understanding of data privacy and security best practices particularly in the age of AI

Experience with model deployment and MLOps practices

Understanding of AI cost optimization and performance tuning

Experience with vector databases and embedding systems

Strong track record of experience with backend development in Java

Strong proficiency in front-end technologies (e.g. JavaScript, React)

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Experience in fin-tech or financial services industry a plus

Benefits

Short-term and long-term incentive programs

Robust offering of benefit and wellness plans

Company

BlackLine

Glassdoor3.3

Companies turn to BlackLine (Nasdaq: BL) to help solve their most complex finance and accounting challenges.

Founded in 2001

Woodland Hills, CA, US

1001-5000 employees

https://www.blackline.com

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