AI & Applied Research Manager - Hybrid/Remote (8 wks/yr)

TRSS; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Toronto seeks a Director of Applied Science to lead innovative AI solutions. Responsibilities include managing a high-performance team, driving AI product development, and ensuring operational excellence. The ideal candidate holds a PhD or equivalent experience with over 8 years in AI, demonstrating leadership and expertise in natural language processing. This position offers a hybrid work model with extensive benefits.

Benefits

Flexible vacation

Mental health days

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement savings

Continuous learning opportunities

Community involvement initiatives

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in building AI solutions for commercial applications.
• Strong management experience and team development skills.
• Proven track record in delivering scalable AI solutions.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead a team of Applied Scientists and Engineers.
• Translate advanced AI research into scalable solutions.
• Shape the AI-driven product roadmap with collaboratives.

Skills

Information retrieval systems

Natural language processing

Generative AI

Retrieval-Augmented Generation

Large Language Models

Team management

Programming in Python

Programming in Java

Programming in Scala

Education

PhD in a relevant discipline

Master's degree with comparable experience

Job description

A leading technology firm in Toronto seeks a Director of Applied Science to lead innovative AI solutions. Responsibilities include managing a high-performance team, driving AI product development, and ensuring operational excellence. The ideal candidate holds a PhD or equivalent experience with over 8 years in AI, demonstrating leadership and expertise in natural language processing. This position offers a hybrid work model with extensive benefits.