Data Scientist

Larus Technologies; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Larus Technologies is seeking a Data Scientist to join their team in Ottawa, responsible for developing AI and ML solutions for enterprise applications. This role involves designing scalable systems and collaborating on innovative data analysis projects, offering a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive Health and Dental insurance

Competitive vacation and paid time off

Company-sponsored team-building events

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in AI/ML model design and deployment.
• Strong programming skills in Python, focus on object-oriented design.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable AI/ML systems.
• Perform data analysis and model development.
• Advocate high-quality software design practices.

Skills

Python

Machine Learning

Data Analysis

Education

University graduate degree in STEM

Master’s or Ph.D.

Tools

Git

pandas

numpy

Job description

Full-time : 37.5 Hours per week, Monday to Friday

Location : Ottawa Office (Up to 3 days per week), 170 Laurier Ave West, Suite 310, Ottawa, ON K1P 5V5 and Ottawa-based Home Office

Reporting To : Director of Technology

We are looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual to join the Larus team as a Data Scientist. Our Data Science team develops end-to-end real-time solutions for the enterprise market. We perform leading-edge research in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Data Analytics. This is an opportunity to work on various data science problems and learn and apply new skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable, distributed AI / ML-based systems;
• Design, development, integration, and testing of AI / ML models;
• Advocate high-quality and best practices in software design and development;
• Close interaction with other team members on system integration and validation;
• Perform data analysis, visualization, and modeling with large datasets;
• Perform data acquisition, cleaning, and transformation;
• Record and document work;
• Meet sprint goals with the team and release deliverables to stakeholders and customers; and
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Some individuals are less likely to apply for a job unless they consider they are a perfect match. At Larus Technologies, we welcome motivated individuals to our diverse and inclusive workplace. Thus, if you are excited about this role but do not have every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway.

• University graduate degree in STEM (e.g. Computer / Software / Electrical Engineering,Applied Math, Engineering Physics, Economics, Computer Science, etc.);
• Required to meet qualifications to obtain a Canadian Government security clearance (typically requires the candidate to be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada);
• Master’s or Ph.D. is considered an asset;
• 2+ years of direct experience in the design, development, deployment, and verification of AI / ML models in production pipelines;
• Passion for learning and solving complex problems;
• Strong object-oriented programming in Python;
• Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced work environment; and
• Organized and focused;

Technical Skill Requirements, working knowledge of :

• Python;
• Algorithmic design;
• Machine Learning and Data Mining;
• Python data analysis and manipulation tools (e.g. pandas, numpy, dask);
• Source control-based system (e.g. Git);
• Trend analysis and predictive modeling; and,
• Data collection, analysis and reporting

Preferred Technical Skills :

• Software Unit Testing (e.g., Python Unittest);
• Optimization (e.g., optuna, katib, jmetalpy, GA); and
• Competitive compensation package;
• Comprehensive Health and Dental insurance package;
• Competitive vacation and paid time off;
• Company-sponsored team-building events; and
• Learning and development opportunities.

About Larus

Larus Technologies Corporation ( ) is an Ottawa-based software product and research company capable of developing intelligent systems and engineering simulations primarily for business, Defence and security applications. Larus’ core business areas include Data Analytics and Fusion Solutions, including the Total : : Insight Decision Support System and the Total : : Perception Systems Simulation Engine, Software Engineering Services, primarily in the Public Security and Defence sectors; and Research and Engineering, focusing on innovations in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Data Science.

We invite enthusiastic and qualified applicants to submit their cover letter and resume through our JazzHR system.

We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

At Larus, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Larus has an accommodation process and provides accommodation for applicants with disabilities. If you have specific ergonomic needs or require other accommodation because of a disability or a medical need, please don’t hesitate to contact Larus at