AI Engineer

Cogeco Inc.; Belleville; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications company is seeking an AI Developer to spearhead the development of conversational AI solutions. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and user-centered design principles. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in NLP, machine learning, and experience in conversational AI initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience in developing and optimizing NLP models for conversational interfaces.
• Proficiency in data analysis and machine learning.
• Fluent in English and French.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and optimization of conversational AI solutions.
• Integrate AI solutions with existing workflows.
• Analyze and enhance conversational AI performance.

Skills

NLP

Data Analysis

Machine Learning

User-Centered Design

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

GCP, AWS or Azure Certifications

Job description

Our culture lifts you up—there is no ego in the way. Our common purpose? We all want to win for our customers. We aim to always be evolving, dynamic, and ambitious. We believe in the power of genuine connections. Each employee is a part of what makes us unique on the market : agile and dedicated.

Time Type : Regular

Job Description :

The incumbent can be based out of Montreal, QC, Trois-Rivières, QC, Burlington, ON or Quincy, MA

AI Developer

Position Summary :

We are seeking a highly skilled AI Developer to lead the development, deployment, and optimization of conversational AI solutions across multiple platforms within our enterprise. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in delivering successful AI-driven voice and chat initiatives, applying user-centered design principles to create intuitive, user-friendly systems. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to integrate AI solutions seamlessly with existing workflows, ensuring alignment with business needs.

Responsibilities :

• Demonstrated experience in managing and delivering successful conversational AI initiatives in large enterprise environments.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to seamlessly integrate conversational AI solutions with existing systems and workflows.
• Apply user-centered design principles to create conversational AI systems that prioritize the needs of end-users.
• Expertise in analyzing and enhancing conversational AI performance through metrics and feedback, driving continuous improvement.
• Extensive experience designing and deploying conversational AI solutions for both voice and chat platforms, utilizing tools like AWS Lex and Bedrock.
• Conduct audits of existing conversational flows and bots, identifying optimization opportunities.
• Evaluate AI-driven solutions across business units, ensuring alignment with specific use case requirements.
• Craft comprehensive conversational designs, including intents, utterances, and slot types, ensuring intuitive and user-friendly experiences that meet both business objectives and user needs.
• Solid foundation in computational linguistics and semantic analysis techniques to enhance the accuracy and understanding of conversational AI models.
• Experience with Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) techniques to optimize conversational AI performance.

Required Skills :

• Strong understanding of NLP concepts, with practical experience in developing and optimizing NLP models for conversational interfaces.
• Proficiency in data analysis and machine learning, leveraging these skills to improve AI outcomes.
• Experience in prototyping and testing conversational AI solutions to ensure high-quality performance and user satisfaction.
• Stay updated on the latest advancements in conversational AI, integrating new technologies as appropriate.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of conveying technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Fluent in English and French (spoken and written) required to collaborate with stakeholders in Quebec, Ontario, and across the United States.
• Strong collaborator with cross-functional teams and demonstrated leadership in mentoring and guiding junior engineers.
• High attention to detail, particularly in developing scenarios for test cases.

Certifications & Education :

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Human-Computer Interaction, Computational Linguistics, or a related field.
• GCP, AWS or Azure Certifications : Certified Solutions Architect – Associate or Professional and Certified Machine Learning – Specialty an asset.

Agile / Digital Experience :

• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies.
• Openness to working in Agile environments with multiple stakeholders.
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills to understand business partner needs and deliver solutions.

About You :

• Bias for action, with ability to deliver outstanding results through task prioritization and time management.
• Demonstrated ability to efficiently learn and solve new business domains and problems.
• Number sense; healthy skepticism around validity of data and its inherent biases.
• Intellectual curiosity to understand and answer questions.
• Intellectual humility to leverage the expertise of others.

Location : Burlington, ON

Company : Cogeco Connexion Inc

At Cogeco, we know that different backgrounds, perspectives, and beliefs can bring critical value to our business. The strength of this diversity enhances our ability to imagine, innovate, and grow as a company. So, we are committed to doing everything in our power to create a more diverse and inclusive world of belonging.

By creating a culture where all our colleagues can bring their best selves to work, we’re doing our part to build a more equitable workplace and world. From professional development to personal safety, Cogeco constantly strives to create an environment that welcomes and nurtures all. We make the health and well-being of our colleagues one of our highest priorities, for we know engaged and appreciated employees equate to a better overall experience for our customers.

If you need any accommodations to apply or as part of the recruitment process, please contact us confidentially at [e-mail]

Rooted in the communities it serves, Cogeco Inc. is a growing competitive force in the North American telecommunications and media sectors, serving 1.6 million residential and business subscribers. Its Cogeco Communications subsidiary provides Internet, video and phone services in Canada, and in thirteen states in the United States under the Cogeco Connexion, oxio and Breezeline brand names. Through Cogeco Media, it owns and operates 21 radio stations primarily in the province of Québec as well as a news agency. Cogeco's subordinate voting shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX : CGO). The subordinate voting shares of Cogeco Communications Inc. are also listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX : CCA).

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