AI Platform Lead (Player-Coach) for ML & Cloud

Lotlinx; Oakville, Winnipeg; Hybrid; CAD 135,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive technology firm is seeking a hybrid leadership role that balances people management and hands-on technical guidance. The ideal candidate will manage a small engineering team, drive the technical roadmap, and contribute to building innovative AI systems. Responsibilities include mentoring engineers, managing dependencies, and guiding architectural design. Candidates should have 4+ years of management experience, expertise in AI/ML, and proficiency in Python or Java. The salary range is CAD 135,000 - CAD 150,000, with bonuses available.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Flex time off

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in a direct management role, leading a team of software engineers.
• Experience working on AI/ML-driven products and understanding the ML lifecycle.
• Practical experience designing and maintaining microservice-based architectures.
• Strong proficiency in Python and/or Java.
• Hands-on experience with AWS and Kubernetes.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and lead a 5-person engineering team, providing feedback and guidance.
• Own the team's technical roadmap and agile processes.
• Serve as point of contact for managing dependencies and clearing roadblocks.
• Lead technical design reviews and guide the building of microservices.

Skills

Leadership

AI/ML Development

Microservices Architecture

Cloud Computing

Team Management

Technical Communication

Tools

Python

Java

AWS

Kubernetes

LangChain

Job description

A leading automotive technology firm is seeking a hybrid leadership role that balances people management and hands-on technical guidance. The ideal candidate will manage a small engineering team, drive the technical roadmap, and contribute to building innovative AI systems. Responsibilities include mentoring engineers, managing dependencies, and guiding architectural design. Candidates should have 4+ years of management experience, expertise in AI/ML, and proficiency in Python or Java. The salary range is CAD 135,000 - CAD 150,000, with bonuses available.