--- title: 'AI/ML Engineer - Automation/Robotics at Blueprint Technologies' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/ai-ml-engineer-automation-robotics-blueprint-technologies-redmond-dxs3eqtx2kq3' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-06' --- # AI/ML Engineer - Automation/Robotics at Blueprint Technologies - **Company:** Blueprint Technologies - **Location:** Redmond, WA - **Posted:** 2026-08-26 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-06 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/bpcs/jobs/8160825 ## Job description ## About Blueprint Blueprint is a technology solutions firm headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, with teams across the United States. We help organizations turn complex challenges into meaningful outcomes by connecting strategy and execution across AI, cloud, data, product development, and emerging technology. Our culture is built by people who care deeply about doing exceptional work. We set high standards, take ownership, and continually challenge ourselves and one another to be better. We work hard, support each other, and take genuine pride in what we deliver for our clients, partners, and teams. At Blueprint, you’ll work alongside talented people with different experiences, expertise, and perspectives. You’ll have opportunities to take on meaningful challenges, expand your skills, and see the impact of what you build. Bring your perspective. Raise the standard. Build what matters. ## About the Role In this role, you'll contribute to advanced embodied AI and robotics research by developing, integrating, and supporting machine learning and robotic systems across simulation and physical hardware. You'll work on software and test automation infrastructure, develop training and evaluation pipelines, prepare and refine robotic datasets, and help deploy novel algorithms for experimentation. Day to day, you might integrate a new simulation environment or robotic platform into an existing learning framework, adapt software to new APIs, collect and convert demonstrations for model training, or launch fine-tuning and evaluation runs of robotic AI models. You'll work with an agile research team advancing robotic learning and AI foundation models, with your work directly contributing to research objectives and new capabilities. ## What You'll Do - Fine-tune, enhance, and maintain sophisticated software implementations supporting robotic AI and machine learning research. - Architect, design, and implement test automation infrastructure for robotics and AI systems. - Develop training and evaluation pipelines using Azure Machine Learning. - Analyze, curate, refine, and transform training datasets for robotic and AI applications. - Develop tools and infrastructure that enable rapid deployment and evaluation of novel algorithms in simulation and on physical hardware. - Integrate robotic control and perception stacks with simulation frameworks and robotic platforms. - Integrate new simulation environments and robotic hardware by adapting server and client software to new APIs. - Collect, process, and convert robotic demonstrations into formats suitable for model training. - Launch and manage model fine-tuning and evaluation workflows. - Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve issues across new and legacy production systems. - Perform unit testing and support the reliability and maintainability of software systems. - Collaborate in an agile environment to prioritize technical work and deliver measurable progress toward research objectives. - Create technical documentation and other deliverables supporting research and engineering initiatives. ## What You'll Bring - Master's degree in computer science, computer engineering, robotics, or a related technical field. - 5 to 7 years of related professional experience. - Strong foundation in computer science, including data structures, algorithms, and software design. - Professional programming experience and strong problem diagnosis and resolution skills. - Experience working with robotic hardware and/or simulation environments. - Experience with in-depth troubleshooting and unit testing across new and legacy production systems. - Experience with machine learning frameworks such as PyTorch or TensorFlow. - Ability to develop, debug, and maintain complex software systems. - Experience working with machine learning models, training workflows, or AI development pipelines. ## Preferred Qualifications - Experience training or fine-tuning robotic learning models, particularly Vision-Language-Action (VLA) models. - Experience with diffusion models or reinforcement learning policies. - Experience integrating robotic platforms, robotic arms, or other physical robotics systems. - Experience with robotics simulation environments and simulation-to-hardware workflows. - Experience with robotic perception and control systems. - Experience developing ML training, evaluation, and deployment pipelines. - Experience with Azure Machine Learning. - Experience preparing, converting, and curating demonstration datasets for robotic model training. - Experience adapting software frameworks to new robotics or simulation APIs. - Experience developing automated testing infrastructure for complex AI and robotics systems. - Familiarity with robotic foundation models and emerging approaches to embodied AI. - Experience working in an agile research or engineering environment where priorities evolve based on experimental results. ## Compensation At Blueprint, we strive to offer competitive pay that reflects the value of our team members. Compensation for this role is influenced by a variety of factors, including skills, education, responsibilities, experience, and geographic market. For candidates based in Washington State, the anticipated compensation range is $90.00 - $100.00 USD per hour. Please note that we typically do not hire new employees at the top of the posted range. Actual starting pay will be determined based on experience, skills, and internal equity. The final compensation and job title may vary depending on the selected candidate's qualifications. Location and Work Arrangement This is an onsite role based in Redmond, WA. ## Benefits Blueprint believes that healthy, supported employees do their best work. Eligible employees have access to a comprehensive benefits package that may include: - Medical, dental, and vision coverage - Flexible Spending Account (FSA) - 401(k) retirement plan - Competitive paid time off - Parental leave - Professional growth and development opportunities Benefits and eligibility may vary based on role, employment status, and location. ## Equal Employment Opportunity Blueprint Technologies, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Applicant Accommodations If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in any part of the application or interview process, please contact recruiting@bpcs.com. ## About Blueprint Technologies ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Blueprint Technologies is a data intelligence firm that helps enterprises maximize cloud investments through AI-powered optimization, governance, and data modernization, with a strong focus on the Databricks ecosystem. - **Entity Type**: Private (funding not disclosed) - **Headquarters**: Bellevue, Washington, United States - **Founded**: 2013 - **Founders**: Not publicly available ## Core Business - **Primary industry/industries**: Data intelligence, cloud cost optimization (FinOps), AI/ML, data modernization, IT consulting - **Target customers**: Large enterprises in manufacturing, retail, financial services, health & life sciences, government, and other sectors using Databricks, Azure, and cloud data platforms. B2B and enterprise-focused. - **Mission or purpose statement**: "Delivering intelligence that matters" – connecting strategy to delivery with speed and quality to maximize business impact. ## Products & Services For each major offering: - **[Lakehouse Optimizer (LHO)](https://bpcs.com/)**: AI-powered cloud financial management platform purpose-built for Databricks environments. Features anomaly detection, chargeback/unit economics, governance, predictive budget planning, and vendor consolidation. (SaaS) - **[CampaignIQ](https://bpcs.com/)**: Helps marketers optimize campaigns, define audiences, and boost ROI. (SaaS) - **[Azure-powered Inventory Control Tower](https://bpcs.com/)**: Revolutionizes supply chain management with real-time visibility and automation. (SaaS/Service) - **[AI Factory](https://bpcs.com/)**: Structured accelerator to bring AI to production in 12 weeks. (Service/Accelerator) - **Data Migration Accelerators**: Unity Catalog Migration, Accelerated Data Migration to Databricks, Database Migrations (including Brickbuilder certified). (Service/Accelerator) - **Consulting & Integration**: Application development, data platform modernization, IT consulting, security & governance. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed - **Key Metric**: Not publicly available (annual revenue not disclosed; headcount appears to be 200+ based on job listings and partner status) - **Notable Investors/Partners**: - **Databricks** – Gold Consulting Partner (2026), Unity Catalog Partner of the Year (2025), multiple other partner awards (2024, 2022). 100+ Databricks certifications. - **Microsoft Azure** – Partner for cloud and AI solutions. - **Gartner** – Recognized as a Sample Vendor in seven 2025 Hype Cycle reports for Augmented FinOps. - **Black Tech Jobs** – Partnership to place 1,000 underrepresented tech professionals (announced Feb 2025). - **Growth Signals**: - Recognition in 7 Gartner Hype Cycle reports in a single year (2025). - Expanded accelerator portfolio (AI Factory, Lakehouse Optimizer, migration tooling). - Active hiring with 30+ open positions as of mid-2025 across tech, ops, sales, and support. - Case studies with notable clients like IGS Energy, telecom, oil & gas, and fraud detection modernization. ## Competitive Advantages - **Deep Databricks specialization**: Gold Consulting Partner with 100+ certifications, multiple partner-of-the-year awards, and a dedicated Databricks Center of Excellence. - **Proprietary FinOps platform (Lakehouse Optimizer)**: Ties cloud spend directly to business outcomes, offering granular cost attribution and AI-driven optimization that competitors often lack. - **Accelerator-based delivery model**: Pre-built solutions (AI Factory, migration accelerators) reduce time-to-value ("Speed to value" ethos). - **Gartner recognition in Augmented FinOps**: Validates innovative approach in an emerging category, positioning Blueprint as a thought leader. ## Strategic Focus - **Cloud cost governance & optimization**: Helping enterprises govern and optimize Databricks/cloud spend using AI/ML (Augmented FinOps). - **GenAI enablement**: Operationalizing AI through structured programs like the 12-week AI Factory. - **Data modernization & migration**: Driving migrations to Databricks (Unity Catalog, Brickbuilder) to unlock AI readiness. - **Partner ecosystem leverage**: Deepening ties with Databricks and Microsoft Azure to deliver integrated solutions. - **Talent & diversity**: Growing team with initiatives like the Black Tech Jobs partnership to build a diverse workforce. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: The company describes itself as "An opportunity unlike any other" and focuses on solving high-stakes challenges that "no one else has solved before." Emphasis on speed, quality, and measurable impact. - **Remote/Hybrid/Office**: Mix of remote and on-site roles. Headquarters in Bellevue, WA, with additional sites in Redmond, WA, and Silicon Valley, CA. Many job postings are remote (e.g., Program Manager, AI Process Automation Engineer) or require presence at client sites (e.g., Redmond, Bellevue). - **Notable perks or engineering culture**: - Opportunity to work on cutting-edge data and AI projects with major enterprise clients. - Access to Databricks and Azure ecosystems with continuous learning through Certifications (100+ team certs). - Diverse role types: from engineering (full-stack, Azure, audio systems, gaming) to sales, support, and localization – suggests a multidisciplinary environment. - Growing company with visible industry recognition (Gartner, Databricks awards). ## Sources 1. [bpcs.com (Company website)](https://bpcs.com/) 2. [bpcs.com/careers (Careers page)](https://bpcs.com/careers) 3. [Greenhouse job board](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/bpcs) 4. [CB Insights company profile](https://www.cbinsights.com/company/bpcscom) 5. [CB Insights news: Gartner Hype Cycle recognition](https://www.cbinsights.com/company/bpcscom) (originally PRNewswire, July 2025) 6. 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