Data Scientist

Larus Technologies Corporation; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in data analytics and AI research is looking for a Data Scientist to contribute to cutting-edge projects in the enterprise sector. You'll be responsible for developing intelligent systems and finding innovative solutions while working alongside a passionate team. If you possess a STEM degree and have experience in AI and machine learning, this is an excellent opportunity for you to grow and thrive in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Comprehensive Health and Dental insurance

Competitive vacation and paid time off

Company-sponsored team-building events

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• 2+ years of direct experience in AI/ML model development.
• Strong object-oriented programming skills in Python.
• Ability to obtain a Canadian Government security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable AI/ML-based systems.
• Perform data analysis, visualization, and modeling.
• Document work and meet team objectives.

Skills

Object-oriented programming

Problem-solving

Data analysis

Communication

Education

University graduate degree in STEM

Tools

Python

Tensorflow

Keras

Scikit-learn

Pandas

NumPy

Job description

Job Summary
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.

Expected qualifications include:

• 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;
• Strong communication skills;
• 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;
• AI/ML Packages (e.g. Tensorflow, Keras, Scikit-learn, PyTorch, Jax);
• 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:

• MLOps (e.g., Kubeflow);
• Cloud Infrastructure (e.g., Databricks, Azure);
• Distributed Computing (e.g., Coud, Docker, Kubernetes, Dask);
• Software Unit Testing (e.g., Python Unittest);
• Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment Systems (e.g., Azure Devops);
• Data Visualization (e.g., matplotlib, seaborn, streamlit);
• Optimization (e.g., optuna, katib, jmetalpy, GA); and
• Mathematics (e.g., linear algebra, statistics, mathematical programming).

Benefits

• 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 (http://www.larus.com ) 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 [e-mail]