Machine Learning Engineer

Linkus Group; Toronto; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company in Toronto is seeking an experienced software engineer to develop next-gen AI tools that enhance critical thinking. The ideal candidate will fine-tune language models and optimize prompts while collaborating with product and design teams. They should have strong Python experience and a passion for societal impact. A background in agent applications and data analysis is an asset. This role involves working in a dynamic team to create software with significant global user engagement.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Python development.
• Experience with LLM framework like Langchain or LlamaIndex.
• Strong exploratory data analysis skills to leverage data for solutions.
• Experience pushing LLM abilities on novel tasks.

Responsibilities

• Fine-tune and evaluate state-of-the-art language models.
• Optimize prompts to enhance classification accuracy and personalization.
• Develop multi-agent workflows using RAG.
• Collaborate with product and design teams to create impactful applications.

Skills

Python

Prompts Optimization

Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA)

Software Engineering

Agentic Applications

RAG Applications

Tools

Langchain

LlamaIndex

DsPY

TextGrad

Job description

In this role, you'll build the next generation of AI tools that preserve and enhance critical thinking for humanity. The ideal candidate is someone who is adept at creating reliable AI agents, prompt engineering, possesses a great product sense, and is also an excellent software engineer. You'll be working on a fast-paced team of passionate builders to create industry-defining software that has attracted millions of users globally.

What you'll contribute:

• Fine-tune and evaluate state-of-the-art language models
• Optimize prompts to maximize classification accuracy, personalize outputs, and enforce style guidelines
• Develop multi-agent workflows incorporating data from diverse sources using RAG
• Improve and iterate on AI agents using observability and experimentation tools
• Stay up-to-date with the latest literature and emerging technologies to solve novel problems
• Work closely with product and design teams to develop intuitive applications that create societal impact

Qualifications

• 3+ YOE in Python
• Experience with LLM framework like Langchain or LlamaIndex
• Experience with agentic or RAG applications
• Strong exploratory data analysis (EDA) skills to effectively leverage data in a way that informs pragmatic solutions
• Experience pushing the cutting-edge in LLM abilities on novel tasks with subjective outputs
• Excellent software engineer with experience building highly extensible and modular codebases, as well as complex pipelines
• Self-starter (pitch, plan, and implement as a project owner in a fast-paced team)
• Highly motivated to make positive societal impact
• Ability to wear multiple hats and be a leader as our team grows
• Visa for work in Canada or US
• Bonus:
• Publications at top-tier ML venues
• Experience working in an early-stage startup environment
• Experience with a prompt optimization framework like DsPY or TextGrad