AI Engineer

Smart Circle Intl; Richmond Hill; Hybrid; CAD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Smart Circle Intl in Canada is seeking an AI Engineer to design, build, and maintain AI-powered workflows across the organization, with hands-on work on tools like Claude, ChatGPT, Snowflake Cortex, and Salesforce Einstein. The role combines remote work with occasional in-office training in the Toronto area.

You will collaborate with delivery, data, and engineering teams, prepare data, write prompts, and document AI tooling.

Qualifications

• Up to 2 years of experience with AI/GenAI tools, data platforms, or related technical projects (internships and academic projects included).
• Working experience with Python.
• Foundational knowledge of AI platforms such as Claude, ChatGPT, Snowflake Cortex, or Salesforce Einstein.
• Basic understanding of workflow automation and low-code/no-code tools.
• Familiarity with data management concepts, CRM systems, and enterprise data platforms.
• Understanding of responsible AI, data governance, and security practices.

Responsibilities

• Help build and test AI agents that support finance and sales analytics teams.
• Build and implement AI, GenAI, and LLM-based tools for internal and external projects.
• Develop and maintain AI-enabled workflows and automations.
• Prepare data and write prompts to improve model outputs.
• Research, test, and evaluate emerging AI tools and platforms.
• Partner with data and engineering teams on AI and data initiatives.
• Create technical documentation and onboarding resources for AI tools.

Skills

Python

AI/GenAI tools

Data management concepts

CRM systems

Responsible AI

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, AI, Engineering

Tools

Claude

ChatGPT

Snowflake Cortex

Salesforce Einstein

Job description

AI Engineer# AI EngineerHybrid • Toronto Office - Richmond Hill, ON L4B 1J2## OverviewSalary Range$85,000.00 - $100,000.00 Salary/yearPosition TypeFull TimeCategoryInformation Technology## AI EngineerThe AI Engineer will support the design, building, and maintaining of AI-powered solutions across the organization, including AI agents for our analytics and customer success teams. You’ll work closely with delivery, data, and engineering teams to develop AI-enabled workflows and no-code/low-code solutions using platforms like Claude, ChatGPT, Snowflake Cortex, and Salesforce Einstein. This is a hands-on role at a growing company, with direct exposure to a wide range of AI tools and projects.**The Basics:*** **Office Location:** Richmond Hill, ON (this position is primarily remote/work-from-home; new hires will attend in-office training, with occasional on-site presence as needed thereafter)* **Compensation:** $85,000-$100,000 CAN* **Vacancy Status:** We’re actively hiring for this role right now!**What You’ll Do*** Help build and test AI agents that support finance and sales analytics teams* Build and implement AI, GenAI, and LLM-based tools for internal and external projects* Develop and maintain AI-enabled workflows and automations* Prepare data and write prompts to improve model outputs* Research, test, and evaluate emerging AI tools and platforms* Partner with data and engineering teams on AI and data initiatives* Create technical documentation and onboarding resources for AI tools**What You’ll Bring*** Up to 2 years of experience with AI/GenAI tools, data platforms, or related technical projects (internships and academic projects included)* Working experience with Python* Foundational knowledge of AI platforms such as Claude, ChatGPT, Snowflake Cortex, or Salesforce Einstein* Basic understanding of workflow automation and low-code/no-code tools* Familiarity with data management concepts, CRM systems, and enterprise data platforms* Understanding of responsible AI, data governance, and security practices**How You'll Standout*** Exposure to building AI agents or working with tool integrations, APIs, or MCP* Interest in or exposure to finance or sales data* Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, AI, Engineering, or a related field* AI/GenAI training or certification, such as Microsoft AI-900, Salesforce AI Associate, or a prompt engineering course**Smart Circle International** is a leading broker of outsourced sales and customer acquisition services. We help clients and independently owned and operated sales companies grow together through versatile in-person marketing and sales campaigns inside retailers, businesses and through door-to-door canvassing. Smart Circle operates from two locations: our headquarters in Newport Beach, California, and an office in Toronto, Ontario. Visit smartcircle.com to learn more! **Why You’ll Love It Here:**Smart Circle is committed to cultivating an environment that sparks curiosity, encourages bold thinking, and supports continuous development. We believe people thrive when they’re in roles that align with their strengths and ambitions, so we make space for individuals to stretch and explore new possibilities. Your next move matters so if you're looking for a place where ambition is celebrated and growth is tangible, Smart Circle may be the place for you! **Total Rewards:**Full-time positions qualify for a benefits package that includes vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, medical (with an HSA plan option), dental, vision and company paid Basic Life insurance, opportunity to enroll in Voluntary Life plans, Employee Assistance Program, 401K with employer match, employee referral program, home office stipend and opportunities for team building, growth, and development. Team members have on-demand access to an LMS with a variety of courses to further their professional and personal development. **Equal Opportunity Employer:**We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to building a workplace where every individual is valued, respected, and empowered to grow, regardless of background or identity. We recruit, hire, evaluate, and promote based on talent and potential, without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, disability status, or any other protected characteristic under state or federal law. Discrimination or harassment of any kind has no place here, and we expect every team member to uphold a culture of dignity and respect. In accordance with applicable law, the compensation range listed within this job posting reflects our good faith estimate of the expected salary for this role at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined based on a variety of non-discriminatory factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, and experience. 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