Artificial Intelligence Engineer

Spencer Scott - Technology Recruitment; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Spencer Scott - Technology Recruitment is assisting an innovative tech business in Toronto seeking a Senior AI Software Engineer. In this hands-on role, you will build AI-powered applications and integrate LLMs to enhance customer-facing features.

Your expertise in TypeScript, Node.js, and Python is essential along with a solid understanding of AI challenges. If you're looking for a role that makes a real impact, this opportunity could be for you.

Qualifications

• Commercial experience building AI/LLM-powered products.
• Strong skills in TypeScript/Node.js and Python.
• Experience with PostgreSQL and Azure.

Responsibilities

• Building AI-powered applications using TypeScript, Node.js, React, PostgreSQL, and Azure.
• Integrating and optimising LLMs within customer-facing products.
• Designing scalable databases and backend services.

Skills

AI/LLM products experience

TypeScript/Node.js

Python

PostgreSQL

Azure

AI challenges knowledge

Job description

We're working with an innovative tech business that's looking to hire a Senior AI Software Engineer to join their growing team.

This is a hands‑on role where you'll be building AI‑powered features used by customers every day. You'll work closely with Product and Design, helping to shape how AI is integrated into the platform while writing high‑quality production code across the full stack.

What you'll be doing

• Building AI‑powered applications using TypeScript, Node.js, React, PostgreSQL and Azure
• Integrating and optimising LLMs within customer‑facing products
• Designing scalable databases and backend services
• Creating testing and evaluation frameworks for AI features
• Working closely with cross‑functional teams to deliver new product capabilities
• Contributing to engineering best practices and AI development standards

What we're looking for

• Commercial experience building AI/LLM‑powered products
• Strong skills in TypeScript/Node.js and Python
• Experience with PostgreSQL and Azure
• Understanding of AI challenges such as prompt injection, hallucinations and model evaluation
• Ability to work independently in a fast‑moving environment

Nice to have

• Experience with RAG, embeddings, vector databases or semantic search
• Experience building conversational AI products
• Familiarity with Azure monitoring and observability tools
• Background in HR Tech, Learning & Development, or Coaching platforms

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business investing heavily in AI and work on products that are making a genuine impact.

Spencer Scott Ltd is an equal opportunity Recruitment Agency, which means we do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating inclusive working environments for all our clients.