Staff AI/ML Engineer
Sigma · New York, NY
- On site
- Full-time
- $270,000 / year
- New York, NY
Job highlights
- Build future of data work with AI.
- Develop intuitive AI systems for users.
- Scale AI/ML infrastructure for features.
- Solve UX problems at AI/BI intersection.
- Requires 10+ years AI/ML production experience.
About the role
About The Role
At Sigma, we’re not just adding AI—we’re building the future of how people work with data. Our platform already lets users explore billions of rows of data in seconds with a spreadsheet-like interface, analyze and present their data in workbooks, and build data apps and workflows. Now we’re pushing further, applying AI to reshape how people build in Sigma, discover insights, and make smarter decisions—fast.
That’s where you come in. As an AI/ML Engineer, you’ll join a growing team focused on building the AI foundation that will power Sigma for the future. Your work will become an integral part of the workflow for the thousands of enterprises that run on Sigma.
What You’ll Do
- Partner with product, design, and engineering teams to identify high-impact AI/ML opportunities
- Prototype and productionize AI systems that feel intuitive but do a lot under the hood—recommendations, natural language interfaces, agentic workflows, and more
- Develop and scale AI/ML infrastructure that powers both internal tooling and customer-facing features
- Tackle novel UX problems at the intersection of AI, BI, and apps
What You Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field (required)
- 10+ years of experience building and deploying production-grade AI/ML systems
- Deep knowledge of machine learning, deep learning, and applied AI
- Experience across the full ML lifecycle: data curation, training, deployment, monitoring
- A track record of building things that ship—whether it’s recommendations, search, machine translation, or something equally complex
- Experience adapting or training foundation models (language or multimodal) for novel domains
Bonus Points (or Skills You’ll Build Here)
- You've built agents that can plan, reason, and use tools
- You know your way around cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, Azure)
- You’ve worked in a fast-moving startup or high-growth environment
Additional Job Details
The base salary range for this position is $240k - $270k annually.
Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work at Sigma Computing. This role is eligible for stock options, as well as a comprehensive benefits package.
About Us
Sigma is the AI Apps and agentic analytics platform built on the cloud data warehouse. Business and technical teams use Sigma to explore live data, build intelligent applications, and automate critical workflows all without moving data or breaking governance. Sigma supports a spreadsheet interface, SQL, Python, and native AI in a single governed workspace, giving every team the speed to act and IT the control to scale. Sigma is trusted by more than 2,000 customers, including AMD, Duolingo, Colgate-Palmolive, and JPMorgan Chase.
Sigma announced its $80M in Series E financing in May 2026. The round was led by Princeville Capital, with new strategic investors Databricks Ventures, ServiceNow Ventures, and Workday Ventures participating alongside returning investors Altimeter Capital, Avenir Growth Capital, D1 Capital Partners, K5 Global, NewView Capital, Spark Capital, Sutter Hill Ventures, and XN. This milestone follows Sigma reaching $200M in annual recurring revenue in April 2026, with more than 100% year-over-year growth and 1.1 million new active users added in the latest fiscal year.
Come join us!
Benefits For Our Full-Time Employees
- Equity
- Generous health benefits
- Flexible time off policy. Take the time off you need!
- Paid bonding time for all new parents
- Traditional and Roth 401k
- Commuter and FSA benefits
- Lunch Program
- Dog friendly office
Sigma is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a smart and strong team regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran, or any other protected status. We look forward to learning how your experience can enable all of us to grow.
Note: We have an in-office work environment in all our offices in SF, NYC, London and Sydney.
Our Privacy Practices
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Sigma’s use of AI
This hiring process utilizes artificial intelligence tools to assist in candidate screening and assessment. Our AI tools are designed to complement, not replace, human decision-making.
Key skills/competency
- Staff AI/ML Engineer
- Machine Learning
- Deep Learning
- Applied AI
- ML Lifecycle
- Foundation Models
- Production Systems
- Cloud Infrastructure
- Agentic Workflows
- UX Problems
Skills & topics
- AI Engineer
- Machine Learning Engineer
- Staff Engineer
- Deep Learning
- Applied AI
- MLOps
- Foundation Models
- Production ML
- Python
- Cloud Computing
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your 10+ years of experience building and deploying production-grade AI/ML systems, focusing on ML lifecycle management and foundation model adaptation.
- Showcase impact: Quantify your achievements in previous roles, especially in areas like recommendations, search, or machine translation, demonstrating your track record of shipping complex AI/ML products.
- Demonstrate cloud proficiency: Emphasize any experience with AWS, GCP, or Azure, and if applicable, mention any work with agents that can plan, reason, and use tools.
- Research Sigma's vision: Understand Sigma's mission to build the future of data work with AI and tailor your application to show how your skills align with their goals.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What is the base salary range for a Staff AI/ML Engineer at Sigma?
- The base salary range for this Staff AI/ML Engineer position at Sigma is $240k - $270k annually. Compensation can vary based on candidate qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience.
- Does Sigma offer stock options for this Staff AI/ML Engineer role?
- Yes, this Staff AI/ML Engineer role is eligible for stock options, as well as a comprehensive benefits package, in addition to the base salary.
- What are the key responsibilities for a Staff AI/ML Engineer at Sigma?
- Key responsibilities include partnering with product, design, and engineering teams to identify AI/ML opportunities, prototyping and productionizing AI systems, developing and scaling AI/ML infrastructure, and tackling UX problems at the intersection of AI, BI, and apps.
- What level of experience is required for the Staff AI/ML Engineer position at Sigma?
- Sigma requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and over 10 years of experience building and deploying production-grade AI/ML systems. Deep knowledge of machine learning, deep learning, and applied AI is also essential.
- Does Sigma use AI in its hiring process for the Staff AI/ML Engineer role?
- Yes, Sigma utilizes artificial intelligence tools to assist in candidate screening and assessment for roles like the Staff AI/ML Engineer. These tools are designed to complement, not replace, human decision-making.
- What kind of AI/ML systems will a Staff AI/ML Engineer work on at Sigma?
- A Staff AI/ML Engineer at Sigma will work on systems such as recommendations, natural language interfaces, and agentic workflows, focusing on both internal tooling and customer-facing features.
- What are the 'bonus points' for the Staff AI/ML Engineer role at Sigma?
- Bonus points include experience building agents that can plan, reason, and use tools, familiarity with cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, Azure), and experience in a fast-moving startup or high-growth environment.
- How does Sigma's platform leverage AI and data?
- Sigma's platform allows users to explore billions of rows of data, analyze it in workbooks, and build data apps. AI is being integrated to reshape how users build, discover insights, and make decisions.
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