Staff Software Engineer, AI

Blackline Systems Inc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 193,000 - 242,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development seminars

Inclusive affinity groups

Robust benefit and wellness plans

Job summary

Blackline Systems Inc is seeking an AI Staff Engineer to develop and enhance AI capabilities in its financial technology platform. This role requires 4+ years of experience in software engineering and a strong background in using production LLM APIs.

You will work closely with engineering teams and manage the integration of AI solutions into production processes, ensuring scalability and innovation. BlackLine emphasizes a culture of learning and diversity within a cutting-edge technology environment.

The position offers a competitive salary range of $193,000 - $242,000 per year, with additional incentives and benefits.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience as a Full Stack Software Engineer or similar role.
• Experience working with production LLM APIs (OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, etc.).
• Experience with data pipelines and ETL/ELT processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine AI capabilities in our fin-tech AI platform.
• Collaborate to integrate AI solutions into production processes.
• Design scalable AI system architecture and evaluate new technologies.

Skills

Full Stack Software Engineering

AI System Testing

Data Pipelines

LLM APIs

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Production LLM APIs

ETL/ELT tools

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:

As an AI Staff Engineer you’ll play a crucial role in developing and refining our product’s AI. You’ll report directly to our VP of Engineering and work closely with our engineering and product teams to enhance our AI capabilities and drive innovation in our fin‑tech AI platform.

You'll Get To:

• 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

What You’ll Bring:

• Years of Experience in Related Field: 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
• Education: 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)

We're Even More Excited If You Have:

• Prior working experience with appliances such as firewalls, routers and load balancers.

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 $193,000.00/Yr. - USD $242,000.00/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.