BlackLine

Software Engineer AI/ML Ops

BlackLine$145K — $182K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2+ years experience programming in Python, Java, or Scala.
  • Expertise in ML frameworks like TensorFlow, PyTorch, and scikit-learn.
  • Proven experience with production-grade ML systems in cloud environments (GCP, AWS, Azure).
  • Deep familiarity with LangChain and agentic system management.
  • Strong skills in CI/CD, IaC, and DevSecOps for automated deployment.
  • Experience monitoring performance using observability stacks like Prometheus or Grafana.
  • Understanding of Responsible AI governance frameworks.

Responsibilities

  • Build and maintain high-quality PySpark ETL data pipelines.
  • Establish robust API connections to client data sources using tools like FiveTran and Plaid.
  • Monitor data pipeline performance and automate testing processes.
  • Implement performance optimizations for large-scale data operations.
  • Work closely with business stakeholders to refine data needs and leverage AI technologies.

Benefits

  • Inclusive culture fostering diverse perspectives and personal uniqueness.
  • Professional development seminars and inclusive affinity groups.
  • Flexible workplace with a mix of virtual and in-person collaboration.
Full Job Description
Make Your Mark:

We're looking for a Software Engineer, AI/ML Ops to design, build, and optimize data pipelines that power our next-generation AI-driven accounting agents. You'll lead the development of scalable, high-performance data infrastructure while collaborating closely across teams.

Responsibilities:
  • Data pipeline development: Build and maintain PySpark ETL pipelines with high data quality and performance
  • Manage integrations: Establish robust connections to client data sources via APIs and tools like FiveTran, Plaid, and BlackLine's own internal connector ecosystem
  • Ensure reliability: Monitor pipeline performance, automate testing, and validate data accuracy
  • Optimize for scale: Implement performance improvements (e.g., CDC mechanisms, indexing strategies) for large-scale datasets
  • Collaborate & innovate: Work with business stakeholders to refine data requirements and integrate cutting-edge AI and big data technologies

You'll Get To:

We're looking for a Software Engineer, AI/ML Ops to design, build, and optimize data pipelines that power our next-generation AI-driven accounting agents. You'll lead the development of scalable, high-performance data infrastructure while collaborating closely across teams.

Responsibilities:
  • Data pipeline development: Build and maintain PySpark ETL pipelines with high data quality and performance
  • Manage integrations: Establish robust connections to client data sources via APIs and tools like FiveTran, Plaid, and BlackLine's own internal connector ecosystem
  • Ensure reliability: Monitor pipeline performance, automate testing, and validate data accuracy
  • Optimize for scale: Implement performance improvements (e.g., CDC mechanisms, indexing strategies) for large-scale datasets
  • Collaborate & innovate: Work with business stakeholders to refine data requirements and integrate cutting-edge AI and big data technologies

What You'll Bring:

  • 2+ years of experience with programming skills in languages such as Python, Java, or Scala.
  • Expertise in ML frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn) and orchestration tools (Airflow, Kubeflow, Vertex AI, MLflow).
  • Proven experience operating production pipelines for ML and LLM-based systems across cloud ecosystems (GCP, AWS, Azure).
  • Deep familiarity with LangChain, LangGraph, ADK or similar agentic system runtime management.
  • Strong competencies in CI/CD, IaC, and DevSecOps pipelines integrating testing, compliance, and deployment automation.
  • Hands-on with observability stacks (Prometheus, Grafana, Newrelic) for model and agent performance tracking.
  • Understanding of governance frameworks for Responsible AI, auditability, and cost metering across training and inference workloads.
  • Proficiency in containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).

We're Even More Excited If You Have:

Operations and Infrastructure:
  • Proficient in scripting languages (e.g., Bash, python) for automation.
  • Experience with workflow orchestration tools (e.g., Apache Airflow).
  • Expertise in managing and optimizing cloud-based infrastructure.
  • Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools for automated deployment.
  • Understanding of network configurations and security protocols.

Problem-solving and Critical Thinking:
  • Ability to define problems, collect and analyze data, and propose innovative solutions. Strong critical thinking skills to evaluate models, identify limitations, and

Adaptability and Learning Agility:
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, rapidly evolving environment. Proactive in staying up to date with the latest trends, techniques, and technologies in AI/data science

Thrive at BlackLine Because You Are Joining:

  • A technology-based company with a sense of adventure and a vision for the future. Every door at BlackLine is open. Just bring your brains, your problem-solving skills, and be part of a winning team at the world's most trusted name in Finance Automation!
  • A culture that is kind, open, and accepting. It's a place where people can embrace what makes them unique, and the mix of cultural backgrounds and varying interests cultivates diverse thought and perspectives.
  • A culture where BlackLiner's continued growth and learning is empowered. BlackLine offers a wide variety of professional development seminars and inclusive affinity groups to celebrate and support our diversity.

BlackLine recognizes that the ways we work and the workplace itself has shifted. We innovate in a workplace that optimizes a combination of virtual and in-person interactions to maximize collaboration and nurture our culture. Candidates who live within a reasonable commute to one of our offices will work in the office at least 3 days a week.

Salary Range:

USD $145,000.00/Yr. - USD $182,000.00/Yr.

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.

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
NASDAQ

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