Software Engineer AI/ML Ops

Blackline Systems Inc; Pleasanton (CA); Hybrid; USD 145,000 - 182,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness plans

Professional development seminars

Inclusive affinity groups

Job summary

Blackline Systems Inc, located in Pleasanton, California, is seeking a Software Engineer, AI/ML Ops. This role involves designing and optimizing data pipelines that support AI-driven accounting solutions.

Ideal candidates have programming skills in Python or Java, experience with ML frameworks, and proficiency in managing cloud infrastructure. The position offers a competitive salary between USD $145,000.00 and $182,000.00 annually, along with various benefits.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of programming experience in Python, Java, or Scala.
• Experience with ML frameworks such as TensorFlow or PyTorch.
• Familiarity with cloud ecosystems like GCP or AWS.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain PySpark ETL pipelines.
• Establish connections to client data sources.
• Monitor pipeline performance and ensure data accuracy.

Skills

Python

Java

Scala

Machine Learning frameworks

CI/CD

DevSecOps

Containerization technologies

Tools

Apache Airflow

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Get to Know Us

It's fun to work in a company where people truly believe in what they're doing!

At BlackLine, we're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business of enterprise applications.

Since being founded in 2001, BlackLine has become a leading provider of cloud software that automates and controls the entire financial close process. Our vision is to modernize the finance and accounting function to enable greater operational effectiveness and agility, and we are committed to delivering innovative solutions and services to empower accounting and finance leaders around the world to achieve Modern Finance.

Being a best-in‑class SaaS Company, we understand that bringing in new ideas and innovative technology is mission critical. At BlackLine we are always working with new, cutting‑edge technology that encourages our teams to learn something new and expand their creativity and technical skillset that will accelerate their careers.

Work, Play and Grow at BlackLine!

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

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 is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, race, ethnicity, age, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, ancestry, color, marital status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking, medical condition, genetic information, or any other protected class or category recognized by applicable equal employment opportunity or other similar laws.

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.

Accommodations

BlackLine is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible experience for all candidates. If you require a reasonable accommodation that would better enable your success during the application or interview process, please complete this form.