[Remote] Principal Machine Learning Engineer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. SailPoint is the leader in identity security for the cloud enterprise, providing unmatched visibility into the digital workforce. As a Principal Machine Learning Engineer, you will lead the architectural vision for core ML systems, design and deploy production-grade ML models, and mentor engineers while driving technical strategy.ResponsibilitiesDefine and lead the architectural vision for core ML systems, services, and platforms used across SailPoint productsDesign, develop, and deploy production‑grade ML models including behavioral and anomaly detection, semantic search and embeddings, similarity‑based systems, graph‑based models, and LLM‑based or hybrid solutions where appropriateTranslate research, experimentation, and prototypes into scalable, maintainable, and reusable production systemsOwn end‑to‑end technical design and delivery for complex ML initiatives, from data pipelines and feature engineering through deployment, monitoring, and lifecycle managementDrive continuous improvements in model quality, robustness, generalization, and performance across diverse enterprise datasetsSet and evolve ML engineering standards spanning experimentation rigor, evaluation, deployment, observability, and governancePartner with platform, data, and DevOps teams to ensure reliable data access, cost‑efficient compute usage, and high system availabilityCollaborate closely with product and engineering leaders to define AI roadmaps, prioritize work, and deliver high‑impact customer capabilitiesInfluence architectural decisions across teams to ensure ML solutions are reusable, scalable, and aligned with long‑term platform strategyCommunicate complex ML concepts and technical decisions clearly to technical and non‑technical stakeholders, including senior leadershipMentor engineers on ML system design, software craftsmanship, and best practices for building production AI systemsAct as a technical authority for the most challenging ML and AI platform problemsSkills12+ years of experience in machine learning engineering, software engineering, or a related technical fieldProven track record of architecting and delivering large-scale, production ML systems with meaningful business impactDeep hands-on expertise with ML frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, or scikit-learnStrong foundation in data modeling, feature engineering, statistics, and experimental designExtensive experience with MLOps practices, including monitoring, CI/CD, experiment tracking, and model lifecycle managementExcellent communication and collaboration skills, with demonstrated ability to lead and influence cross-functional, senior-level stakeholdersBS or MS in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent professional experienceExperience in cybersecurity, identity, or enterprise SaaS systemsDeep expertise and a strong track record in at least one of our core modeling areas: NLP, Behavioral Modeling, Time Series or Graph MLProven track record of building and deploying ML models at production scale (cloud-native environments preferred)Demonstrated ability to set technical direction, influence architectural decisions, and guide organizational strategyExperience designing reusable AI platforms or ML services that support multiple product linesBenefitsMedical, dental, and vision insuranceShort-term and long-term disabilityLife insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)Supplemental life insurance for employees, spouses, and childrenFlexible spending accounts for health care, and dependent care; limited purpose flexible spending account401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company matchingFlexible vacation policy8 paid holidays annuallySick leavePaid parental leaveEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) and Care CounselorsLegal Assistance, Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity and Pet Insurance optionsHealth Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributionSailPoint Corporate Bonus Plan or a role-specific commissionPotential eligibility for equity participationCompany OverviewSailPoint is an identity and access management provider helping organizations deliver and manage user access from any device. It was founded in 2005, and is headquartered in Austin, Texas, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://www.sailpoint.com.Company H1B SponsorshipSailPoint has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 5 in 2026, 40 in 2025, 35 in 2024, 29 in 2023, 51 in 2022, 20 in 2021, 22 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.