AI Developer - Agentic System

Xanadu; Toronto; On-site; CAD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Xanadu, located in Toronto, Ontario, is seeking an AI Developer to integrate generative AI into their R&D methodologies. The role involves designing and developing systems to accelerate research, collaborating with leading scientists and engineers. Ideal candidates should have a BSc in relevant fields, 4+ years of experience in AI/ML tools, and proficiency in technologies including Python, AWS, and Docker. Offered salary ranges from 140,000 to 190,000 CAD, alongside equity and benefits.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of SWE experience building AI/ML tools in a research environment.
• 1+ year experience in areas like Agentic systems or large-scale NN training.
• Proven experience in building and deploying production systems on AWS.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop AI research system for internal R&D.
• Build automated processes for structuring unstructured documents.
• Collaborate with researchers to craft solutions for complex challenges.

Skills

Proficiency in Python

Knowledge of AWS

Experience with Docker

Understanding of ML/AI fundamentals

Strong knowledge of asynchronous programming

Education

BSc in Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, Math, or related field

Tools

Rust

Postgres

Terraform

GitHub

Job description

About Xanadu

Xanadu’s mission is to build quantum computers that are useful and available to people everywhere. At Xanadu, we are learners, innovators, researchers, collaborators and problem solvers. We are creating something that has never been built before. Few people in their life will be able to be a part of something like this, where if we are successful, the technologies we develop will solve some of the world’s most challenging problems, and literally change the world. And that is something to be excited about!

Your Role and Responsibilities

As an AI Developer at Xanadu, you will play a crucial role in integrating generative AI into our R&D methodologies. This unique position allows you to contribute to the development of our internal tool stacks, aimed at advancing the first commercially viable quantum computer. The AI team’s focus is to build and improve the modeling, optimization, simulation, data processing, and design methodology of our internal research. Situated at the intersection of multiple technical disciplines, you will work with world‑leading researchers, scientists, engineers, and software developers. By infusing cutting‑edge AI into software tools, you have the chance to super‑charge their research progress and even reshape how they work. You will:

• Design, develop, and maintain our agentic AI research system for accelerating internal R&D.
• Build automated processes and pipelines for structuring unstructured documents and executing complex research tasks at scale.
• Collaborate closely with researchers – theorists, experimentalists, engineers – to craft creative solutions for complex challenges.
• Develop SDKs, APIs, and data visualizations that interface with internal users.
• Ensure high‑quality production code through automated tests, CI/CD pipelines, and code review processes.

At Xanadu, we primarily work with GitHub, Python, Rust, Postgres, Docker, Terraform, and AWS. Proficiency in these technologies is essential.

Required qualifications and experience

• BSc in Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, Math, or a related field.
• 4+ years of SWE experience building AI/ML tools in a scientific/engineering research environment.
• 1+ years of experience in at least one of these areas: Agentic systems, LLM/RAG‑based assistants, large‑scale NN training and deployment.
• Proven background in building and deploying production systems on AWS.
• Strong knowledge of asynchronous, concurrent, and/or queueing system design.
• Experience with benchmarking LLM/Agentic workflows.
• Good understanding of ML/AI fundamentals.
• Knowledge of the full lifecycle of software development (version control, testing, CI/CD, logging, monitoring, etc.).

Preferred qualifications and experience

• MSc in Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, Math, or related field.
• Experience building agentic systems with LangChain/LangGraph, Claude or any similar Agentic Framework.
• Experience with ML‑assisted data processing, labeling, and distillation.
• Good knowledge in physics and linear algebra.
• Familiarity with distributed computing.
• Familiarity with quantum computing.

This is for a new position. Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and internal benchmarks. The base salary range is 140,000 - 190,000 CAD. You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Our values are important. They are fundamental and lay the foundation for culture at Xanadu. Learn more about our values here.

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. We are committed to building an inclusive, safe, and equitable culture and fostering an environment where our employees feel included, valued, and heard. We are committed to meeting the needs of all individuals and support a barrier‑free workplace. Should you require accommodations at any point during the recruitment process please contact Recruiting at [e-mail].

Please be advised that we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the screening and assessment of applicants for this position. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.