GenAI Lead & Data Scientist (PhD) - In-House AI Architect

Prospect 33; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

True ownership and impact

Direct collaboration with financial institutions

Culture of technical excellence

Opportunity to shape GenAI strategy

Job summary

A technology-driven firm is seeking a Gen AI Lead / Data Scientist (PhD) to lead AI architecture and initiatives for leading global financial institutions. The role includes end-to-end delivery of Generative AI systems and mentoring engineers. Required qualifications include a PhD in a related field, expertise in Python, SQL, and a strong foundation in machine learning. This position offers true ownership and the chance to impact the firm’s GenAI strategy.

Qualifications

• PhD in Computer Science, Machine Learning, AI, or closely related field.
• Strong foundation in statistical modeling and applied AI system design.
• Deep understanding of algorithms and data structures.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and production of next-gen Generative AI systems.
• Architect end-to-end AI/ML pipelines from data to model.
• Drive advanced GenAI initiatives including LLM-based systems.

Skills

Expert-level proficiency in Python

SQL

PySpark

ML frameworks

Education

PhD in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Databricks

Kubernetes

Terraform

Job description

A technology-driven firm is seeking a Gen AI Lead / Data Scientist (PhD) to lead AI architecture and initiatives for leading global financial institutions. The role includes end-to-end delivery of Generative AI systems and mentoring engineers. Required qualifications include a PhD in a related field, expertise in Python, SQL, and a strong foundation in machine learning. This position offers true ownership and the chance to impact the firm’s GenAI strategy.