BlackLine

Data Scientist

BlackLine$149K — $187K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's or Ph.D. in Mathematics, Computer Science, Statistics, or related field
  • 5+ years of experience as a Data Scientist or Machine Learning Engineer
  • Proven track record of deriving insights from large-scale datasets
  • Experience in data-driven, product environments, preferably SaaS or FinTech
  • Strong foundation in machine learning fundamentals and model development
  • Deep expertise in feature engineering and data preparation
  • Proficiency in SQL, NoSQL, and graph databases

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with leadership to analyze historical datasets for insights
  • Translate complex data into actionable insights for product strategy
  • Guide ML teams in feature engineering strategies
  • Ensure robust and interpretable model development
  • Work with engineering teams for effective data pipelines
  • Design optimal context vectors for LLM-driven systems
  • Conduct data-driven empirical analysis to assess new business ideas

Benefits

  • Short-term and long-term incentive programs
  • Robust offering of benefit and wellness plans
  • Commitment to pay transparency
  • Support for professional development opportunities
  • Flexible work environment with potential for remote work
Full Job Description
Make Your Mark:
We are looking for a Data Scientist to join our Product & Technology organization and play a pivotal role in transforming data into actionable intelligence and forward-looking innovation. This role sits at the intersection of advanced analytics, machine learning, and emerging AI paradigms (LLMs and agentic systems). You will work closely with product and engineering leadership to unlock insights from complex, large-scale datasets, shape intelligent features, and enable the next generation of AI-powered solutions. This is an ideal role for a curious, self-driven problem solver who thrives on exploring data deeply, asking the right questions, and translating findings into meaningful business impact.

You'll Get To:

Advanced Data Analysis & Insight Generation
  • Collaborate with Product & Technology leadership to analyze historical datasets, extracting insights across:
  • Longitudinal trends
  • Behavioral and transactional patterns
  • Translate complex data into clear, actionable insights that inform product strategy and decision-making
  • Answer targeted business questions related to customers, industry dynamics, and operational performance Machine Learning & Feature Engineering
  • Guide ML teams in designing and refining feature engineering strategies
  • Apply strong ML fundamentals to ensure robust, scalable, and interpretable models
  • Partner with engineering teams to ensure effective data pipelines and model integration AI & Agentic Systems Enablement
  • Collaborate with Agentic AI teams to design optimal context vectors and data representations for LLM-driven systems
  • Contribute to the development and evaluation of LLM-based and agentic workflows
  • Ensure data quality and structure support high-performance AI reasoning and retrieval Innovation & Experimentation
  • Conduct data-driven, empirical analysis of new business ideas, assessing feasibility, relevance, and potential impact
  • Build prototypes, experiments, and analytical models to validate hypotheses quickly and rigorously
  • Continuously explore new techniques across AI, ML, and data science to drive innovation


What You'll Bring:
  • Master's or Ph.D. in Mathematics, Computer Science, Statistics, or a closely related field
  • 5+ years of experience as a Data Scientist or Machine Learning Engineer
  • Proven track record of deriving meaningful insights from large-scale historical data
  • Experience working in data-intensive, product-driven environments, preferably in SaaS or FinTech
  • Strong foundation in machine learning fundamentals and practical model development
  • Deep experience in feature engineering and data preparation techniques
  • Proficiency across data persistence paradigms:
  • - SQL (relational databases)
  • NoSQL systems
  • Graph databases
  • Experience with modern data platforms:
  • Preferred: Snowflake and/or Google Cloud (BigQuery, Vertex AI, etc.)
  • Alternative: AWS-native data and ML stack
  • Working experience with Large Language Models (LLMs) and agentic AI systems
  • Understanding of context construction, embeddings, and retrieval strategies
  • Core Attributes
  • Highly innovative, curious, and self-motivated
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset
  • Customer-focused, with the ability to align data insights to real-world business needs
  • Effective communicator, capable of translating technical findings into clear business narratives


Salary Range:
$149,000.00-$187,000.00

Pay Transparency Statement:

Placement within this range depends upon several factors, including the applicant's prior relevant job experience, skill set, and geographic location.

In addition to base pay, BlackLine also offers short-term and long-term incentive programs, based on eligibility, along with a robust offering of benefit and wellness plans.

We are committed to pay transparency and ensuring candidates have clear information about compensation expectations. For roles that include variable incentive components such as an Incentive Compensation Plan (ICP) or On-Target Earnings (OTE), the compensation structure may follow a split model - for example, a 50/50, 70/30, or 60/40 ratio between base salary and variable incentive.

About BlackLine

BlackLine, Inc. is a provider of cloud-based software that automates and controls the entire financial close process. The company’s platform is designed to help midsize companies and large enterprises improve the accuracy and efficiency of their financial reporting. BlackLine’s software is used by accounting and finance teams to manage tasks such as journal entry preparation, account reconciliations, and intercompany accounting. The company was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Woodland Hills, California.
Learn more about BlackLine
Size
1,812 employees
Market Cap
$3.8 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$46.9 million
Founded
2001
5 Year Trend
+27.2%
Revenue
$351.7 million
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