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Staff AI/ML Engineer

Sigma ComputingNew York City, NYEngineering
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Salary
$240K - $270K USD
Job type
Full-time
Posted
9 Jun 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

Sigma Computing is hiring a Staff AI/ML Engineer in New York City to help construct the next generation of artificial intelligence foundations for its cloud data platform. This opportunity suits an experienced machine learning professional with a strong background in developing scalable production systems.

Role Overview

As a Staff AI/ML Engineer, the selected candidate will shape how thousands of enterprise users interact with data through advanced artificial intelligence features. The position involves working alongside product, design, and engineering groups to design and launch innovative machine learning solutions. The individual will focus on creating smooth user experiences that integrate complex backend intelligence, ranging from intelligent recommendations to natural language interfaces.

Key Responsibilities

Collaborate with product, design, and engineering departments to spot significant machine learning use cases.
Prototype and deliver production-ready artificial intelligence systems, such as recommendation engines, conversational interfaces, and agentic workflows.
Develop and scale artificial intelligence and machine learning infrastructure to support internal tools and customer-facing features.
Solve complex user experience challenges that exist at the cross-section of artificial intelligence, business intelligence, and applications.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
Minimum of 10 years of professional background creating and launching production-grade machine learning systems.
Comprehensive understanding of deep learning, applied artificial intelligence, and machine learning principles.
End-to-end familiarity with the machine learning lifecycle, covering data curation, model training, deployment, and monitoring.
Demonstrated history of shipping complex products like search engines, translation tools, or recommendation systems.
Experience in adapting or training foundation models, including language or multimodal models, for specialized domains.

Nice to Have

Practical experience building intelligent agents capable of reasoning, planning, and tool utilization.
Familiarity with cloud infrastructure providers such as AWS, GCP, or Azure.
Background working within high-growth startups or rapid development settings.

Skills and Tools

Python
SQL
AWS
GCP
Azure
Spark
Foundation Models
Machine Learning Lifecycle Tools

Salary and Benefits

Base salary range from $240,000 to $270,000 annually, with actual compensation varying based on qualifications, experience, and competencies.
Eligibility for stock options and a comprehensive benefits package.
Generous health coverage and flexible time off policy.
Paid bonding time for new parents.
Traditional and Roth 401(k) retirement plans.
Commuter benefits, flexible spending accounts, a daily lunch program, and a dog-friendly office environment.

About the Company

Sigma Computing provides an artificial intelligence apps and agentic analytics platform built directly on cloud data warehouses. The company enables business and technical users to analyze live data, create smart applications, and automate workflows securely. Recognized by more than 2,000 customers, Sigma achieved significant milestones, including Series E financing in May 2026 and rapid annual recurring revenue growth.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should visit the official Sigma Computing careers page to submit an application and review additional candidate privacy information.

Skills and tech stack

PythonSQLAWSGCPAzureSpark

Questions candidates ask

What is the location of the Staff AI/ML Engineer role?

The position is based in New York City, NY, with an in-office work environment and a 25% travel expectation.

What is the salary range for this position?

The base salary ranges between $240,000 and $270,000 annually, with final compensation depending on qualifications, skills, and experience.

What level of experience is required?

Candidates must have 10+ years of experience building and deploying production-grade artificial intelligence and machine learning systems.

What educational qualifications are needed?

A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field is required.

What additional benefits are provided alongside base pay?

Employees receive stock options, comprehensive health benefits, flexible time off, paid parental bonding time, retirement plans, commuter benefits, a lunch program, and a dog-friendly office.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Sigma Computing careers page.

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