Blurb · 3 hours ago
Principal Machine Learning Scientist
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff
$130K/yr - $150K/yr
8+ years expBlurb is transforming how products are created, produced, and delivered worldwide. The Principal Machine Learning Scientist will architect, research, and deploy advanced ML models to enhance user experiences and improve operational efficiency across manufacturing and production platforms.
CollaborationE-CommercePublishing
Responsibilities
Set and drive the technical roadmap for machine learning across Blurb/RPI's creation tools and manufacturing systems, always adapting to new challenges and needs in a dynamic environment
Own projects from ideation through production-researching, designing, and implementing advanced ML models for creative automation, personalization, automated quality inspection, predictive maintenance, and process optimization
Collaborate cross-functionally with product, engineering, and company leadership, influencing strategy and culture as a trusted expert and thought partner
Innovate rapidly, prototyping and iterating on ML solutions that bridge creative tools and industrial operations, and help establish best practices for future scale
Architect end-to-end ML pipelines, integrating AutoML, reinforcement learning, and MLOps to ensure scalable, sustainable impact
Conduct groundbreaking research in generative AI, computer vision, and predictive analytics, publishing new methods and results when possible
As an individual contributor, provide technical expertise, guidance, and mentorship without direct reports-empowering others through strong collaboration
Represent Blurb/RPI in external AI forums, conferences, and partnerships, articulating our mission, ambition, and technical innovation
Monitor, evaluate, and continuously improve deployed models, delivering actionable, data-driven change company-wide
Qualification
Required
Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Data Science, Industrial Engineering, or a related field or equivalent practical experience developing and deploying ML models at scale
Extensive experience (typically 8+ years) advancing ML in manufacturing, creative automation, supply chain, or digital publishing
Deep understanding of: Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs): Familiarity with applying CNNs for visual inspection, defect detection, and creative generation
Deep Neural Networks (DNNs): Familiarity with DNN architectures for sensor/time-series/operational data, predictive maintenance, and anomaly detection
Demonstrated capacity to lead the adoption of supervised/unsupervised learning, reinforcement learning, AutoML, and production-scale model deployment as an individual contributor
Mastery of Python, TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn, OpenCV, plus data engineering for IoT/sensor environments
Strong history integrating ML models into complex software and industrial systems
Recognized for published research, patents, or open-source contributions in ML/AI communities
Excellent communication, influence, and collaboration skills
Preferred
High-impact IC leadership and execution of ML projects, with measurable improvements in creative or manufacturing efficiency
Influence on strategy and innovation as an expert practitioner
External representation-presentations, conference talks, AI partnerships
Portfolio of transformative projects, patents, publications, or industry recognition
Company
Blurb
Blurb is a self-publishing platform allowing individuals to create, publish, share, promote and sell their own books.
51-200 employees
H1B Sponsorship
Blurb has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2020 (4)
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$24.05M2014-07-01Debt Financing
2008-10-13Debt Financing· $2.5M
2008-10-10Series C· $5M
Leadership Team
Eileen Gittins
Founder
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