Blackbird.AI helps organizations detect and understand emergent threats through our AI-powered Narrative and Risk Intelligence Platform. We build systems that surface, contextualize, and explain complex information ecosystems so customers can make informed decisions in high-stakes environments. We are a fast-growth start-up recognized as the undisputed leader in the Narrative Intelligence market that we created. We are mission-driven high performers looking to welcome like-minded individuals to our team. As a Staff AI / Machine Learning Engineer, you will design and build production-grade AI systems that combine large language models, machine learning, and structured data. You will focus on turning advanced AI capabilities into reliable, explainable, and scalable platform features, working closely with data and backend engineers to ensure real-world performance and trustworthiness. This is a hands-on technical leadership role for engineers who enjoy shipping complex AI systems—not just experimenting with models.