Salary :
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Staff Machine Learning Engineer based in Canada.
This role offers the opportunity to shape the future of AI-powered software by designing, building, and deploying advanced backend generative AI solutions.
You will work on complex R&D challenges, transforming innovative ideas into reliable, scalable, and production-ready systems.
As a technical leader, you will influence machine learning architecture, engineering standards, and the way AI products are built and delivered.
You will collaborate with talented applied scientists and engineers in a remote-first environment focused on agentic AI and AI-native experiences.
Your work will directly contribute to developing intelligent workflows and next-generation platforms used at scale.
This is an opportunity for an experienced engineer who thrives in ambiguity, values ownership, and enjoys solving challenging technical problems.
Accountabilities:
You will be responsible for driving the development of robust machine learning and backend systems, ensuring solutions are scalable, secure, and ready for production deployment.
- Design, build, and deploy backend generative AI solutions that enable intelligent and automated workflows.
- Transform complex and ambiguous R&D challenges into clear, scalable, and production-grade software solutions.
- Own the quality, reliability, and technical direction of code moving into production.
- Contribute to machine learning architecture decisions and continuously improve engineering practices.
- Develop infrastructure and workflows supporting agentic AI performance, evaluation, and deployment.
- Evaluate, adapt, and optimize models to deliver high-quality production solutions.
- Collaborate closely with engineers, applied scientists, product managers, and technical leaders to drive alignment and execution.
- Act as a technical role model by promoting engineering excellence, ownership, and clarity across teams.
Requirements:
The ideal candidate is an experienced machine learning or backend engineer who combines strong technical expertise with the ability to solve complex problems independently and collaborate effectively across disciplines.
- Proven experience building highly scalable backend engineering solutions in cloud-based environments.
- Strong ability to navigate ambiguity, define technical approaches, and deliver practical solutions.
- Deep understanding of software engineering principles, with a strong sense of ownership over production systems.
- Experience working with machine learning concepts, generative AI, or AI-powered applications.
- Proficiency with technologies such as Python, cloud platforms, Kubernetes, or related modern engineering tools.
- Familiarity with AI development frameworks, backend infrastructure, or agentic AI systems is an asset.
- Ability to leverage AI tools to accelerate research and development while maintaining high standards of code quality.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- A proactive mindset, curiosity, and passion for advancing AI-driven technologies.
Benefits:
- Competitive base salary range of $195,000 - $235,000 CAD, depending on location, experience, and skills.
- Eligibility for annual bonus programs and equity-based incentives for permanent employees.
- Comprehensive health, wellness, and retirement benefits.
- Generous paid leave policies and wellbeing-focused initiatives.
- Dedicated professional development budget to support continuous learning and growth.
- Fully remote work flexibility within Canada, with opportunities for intentional collaboration through office spaces and team events.
- Opportunity to work alongside experienced AI engineers and applied scientists on innovative AI solutions.
- Flexible remote environment with collaboration across Canada and the US.
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