Staff Machine Learning Quality Engineer
BlackSkyVirginia, United States • Seattle, Washington, United States
Posted August 22, 2025
110000 - 135000 USD year
Full Time
About the Company
BlackSky is a leading space-based intelligence company offering real-time imagery and analytics with global rapid revisit capabilities. They provide satellite imaging, small satellites, and a web-scale software platform to monitor critical locations and economic assets worldwide. Trusted by governments and businesses globally, BlackSky delivers a decisive strategic advantage through fast and first action.
Job Description
BlackSky is seeking a talented Staff Machine Learning Quality Engineer to support the development of Spectra AI, their cutting-edge AI/ML platform. This role involves managing data labeling, leading a team, defining product requirements, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality data used in AI/ML model training. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of data labeling pipelines and a focus on quality assurance.
Requirements
- Minimum of eight (8) years of hands-on experience as a data quality engineer, imagery analyst, or quality assurance engineer.
- Bachelor’s Degree or higher in a related field, or equivalent experience.
- Experience interpreting satellite imagery and working with GIS datasets.
- Experience with annotation platforms such as LabelBox, SuperAnnotate, AWS Sagemaker, or CVAT.
- Ability to independently manage projects and communicate effectively.
- Attention to detail and rigorous data management practices.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, disability, group term life and AD&D insurance
- BlackSky pays 100% of employee-only premiums for medical, dental and vision
- 15 days of PTO
- 11 Company holidays
- Four Floating Holidays
- One day of paid volunteerism leave
- Parental leave
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Employee Stock Purchase Program
- Employee Assistance and Travel Assistance Programs
- Employer matching donations
- Professional development
