AI Integration Engineer AI/ML

Viral Nation; Canada; On-site; CAD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital marketing agency is hiring an AI Integration Engineer, AI/ML to develop and deploy AI/ML models within a dynamic GCP ecosystem. You will transform architectural designs into scalable code, leverage advanced ML techniques, and ensure performance optimization for influencer marketing workflows. This position requires proficiency in Python and experience with Google ADK, making it ideal for tech-savvy individuals looking to innovate in a fast-paced environment. The role offers a salary range of $130,000 to $180,000 annually.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Advanced proficiency in Python for backend development and data analysis.
• Deep understanding of prompt and context engineering for model optimization.
• Hands-on experience with Google ADK, MCP, and Vertex AI Pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Translate architectural visions into production-ready code using Python.
• Build agentic ecosystems using Google ADK and Model Context Protocol.
• Develop and tune high-fidelity RAG pipelines.

Skills

Python

Prompt engineering

Machine learning techniques

Data analysis

GitHub Actions

Tools

Google ADK

MCP

Vertex AI Pipelines

Google RAG Engine

Docker

Job description

At Viral Nation, we specialize in building social-first ecosystems for brands to connect with the modern consumer journey. Our integrated solutions align strategy, talent, media, and technology with culturally relevant creativity to scale the world’s fastest-growing digital brands. Viral Nation offers a fluid, creative, and growth-oriented environment that will support your ambitions to apply your talents in an open, collaborative, and fast-paced culture. Our ability to stay at the forefront of the industry has fuelled our success and will guide us in paving the path forward. We’re driven to push boundaries and think beyond today to deliver strategies, and we’re just getting started.

While we continuously exceed our goals, we need your help – our success is only as great as our people. Strong performance leads to high expectations, and we must keep raising the bar!

Viral Nation is seeking an AI Integration Engineer, AI/ML to serve as the primary technical engine translating high-level architectural visions into production-ready reality. Reporting directly to the Principal Architect, AI/ML and VP of Engineering, you will be responsible for the hands-on development, integration, and deployment of AI/ML models and agentic workflows within our GCP ecosystem.

What You\'ll Do Here:

• You will transform the Principal Architect’s reference architectures into scalable, deployable code using Python, GKE, and Cloud Run.
• Your primary focus involves building out agentic ecosystems using Google ADK (Agent Development Kit) and Model Context Protocol (MCP), specifically focusing on the Agent-to-Agent (A2A) orchestration patterns defined by the Architect.
• You will apply advanced prompt engineering and context engineering techniques to optimize LLM performance, ensuring agents maintain state and accuracy over long interactions.
• You will develop and tune high-fidelity RAG pipelines using the Google RAG Engine and Agent Engine to ensure agents have the precise context required for influencer marketing workflows.
• The role requires applying machine learning techniques to our massive datasets to implement automated anomaly detection, forecasting, and trend analysis.
• You will perform advanced data science and analysis by generating and querying high-dimensional video and text embeddings to extract insights from social media content.
• You will integrate Gemini and Model Garden LLMs into production applications while managing the technical nuances of token limits and context window optimization.
• Partnering with the Architect, you will implement MLOps practices that track agent performance, cost-efficiency, and ethical AI safeguards within the GCP IAM framework.

What You\'ll Need To Have:

• Advanced proficiency in Python is required for AI/ML backend development, data analysis, and API construction.
• You must possess a deep understanding of prompt engineering strategies (Chain-of-Thought, ReAct) and context engineering to maximize model reasoning capabilities.
• The position demands deep hands-on experience with Google ADK, MCP, Vertex AI Pipelines, and the Google RAG Engine.
• You should have practical experience applying classical ML algorithms for regression, forecasting, and anomaly detection on large-scale datasets.
• The role requires a strong understanding of vector databases and the manipulation of video/text embeddings for semantic search and classification.
• Deep experience with utilizing GitHub Actions to support the SDLC workflows and CI/CD standards established by the Principal Architect.

Nice To Haves

• Experience utilizing Snowflake Cortex Analyst, Cortex Search, and Snowflake Intelligence ecosystem.
• Proficiency in Node.js for full-stack integration layer and tool development is highly regarded.
• Prior experience in the digital marketing or influencer marketing space is a significant advantage.
• Experience with containerization and orchestration using Docker and GKE will help scale our autonomous systems.

compensation

This role has an annual salary range of $130,000 to $180,000.

This range reflects the full scope and progression of the role, from building capability to operating with sustained impact at a higher level. In addition to base salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits and total rewards package designed to support our team as they grow with us.

Where an offer falls within this range is determined through the interview process. Candidates are benchmarked by the hiring team based on role scope, relevant experience, skill alignment, and expected impact, using consistent and objective criteria.

Compensation Philosophy:

At Viral Nation, compensation is structured, performance-led, and market-aligned. Pay decisions are intentional, based on role requirements, performance, and market alignment by country, and are set to maintain internal pay equity across comparable roles and levels.

Compensation progression is tied to demonstrated performance, expanded scope, and sustained contribution over time, not tenure alone. Employee compensation is reviewed regularly through formal performance reviews and check-ins to ensure alignment with role expectations and impact.

AI in Recruitment:

Viral Nation does not use AI-enabled tools to screen, assess, rank, or select candidates in our recruitment process. Our hiring teams make all hiring decisions.

DEI Commitment:

Viral Nation is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion in our agency. Viral Nation welcomes applications from people with visible and non-visible disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruiting and selection process.