Machine Learning Researcher

RBC; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research center in AI is seeking a passionate Machine Learning Researcher to develop innovative AI solutions and conduct cutting-edge research. The ideal candidate holds a PhD in AI or has a strong research track record. Key responsibilities include advancing machine learning techniques, collaborating with development teams, and driving impactful product solutions. This position offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth through published research and global conferences.

Benefits

Comprehensive Total Rewards Program

Bonuses and flexible benefits

Competitive compensation

Stock options

Qualifications

• Proven track record of publications or solid AI product experience.
• Ability to formulate and independently drive research projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop novel AI solutions for impactful products.
• Conduct original, publishable research in machine learning.
• Collaborate with development teams to implement research.
• Design algorithmic solutions for banking experiences.
• Identify and integrate new AI technologies.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Decision Making

Detail‑Oriented

Long Term Planning

Machine Learning

Product Development Design

Programming Languages

Quantitative Research

Research and Development Operations

Research Documents

Education

PhD in a sub-area of AI

Tools

Python

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Job description

Job Description

At RBC Borealis, you’ll be joining a team of leading researchers and software engineering specializing in machine learning. You will have access to rich and massive datasets, and to computational resources to support novel product development touching machine learning areas such as generative AI, natural language processing, and time series analysis.

We’re looking for an enthusiastic Machine Learning Researcher who’s excited by the opportunity of being at the forefront of applying machine learning technology to challenging problems. As a Machine Learning Researcher, you’re looking to channel your love of playing with real-world data into industry-disrupting solutions. We're a lab that supports research on a wide variety of theoretical and applied machine learning projects. Working in our lab will grant you unique access to massive structured and unstructured datasets with the tools and resources necessary to build game-changing statistical models.

Being part of our team means you’ll also have the opportunity to publish original research in peer-reviewed academic journals and participate in conferences around the world, such as NeurIPS, ICLR, ICML, CVPR and more.

Your responsibilities include:

• Developing novel AI solutions that facilitate impactful products;
• Conducting original, publishable research by advancing the state-of-the-art in machine learning techniques;
• Working with the development team to transfer research work into production;
• Interpreting larger organizational needs and designing algorithmic solutions that can drive the next generation of banking experiences;
• Identifying relevant new AI technologies as they become available and disseminating them into the bank’s technology capabilities.

You’re our ideal candidate if you have:

• A passion for solving open problems using data and algorithms;
• A PhD in a sub-area of AI or demonstrated research track record by means of publications and/or sophisticated AI product experience;
• Ability to formulate and drive a research project independently without close supervision;
• Proficiency in Python and Deep Learning packages such as Tensorflow or PyTorch.

What’s in it for you?

• Become part of a team that thinks progressively and works collaboratively. We care about seeing each other reach full potential;
• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, commissions, and stock options where applicable;
• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities;
• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact from a local-to-global scale.

About RBC Borealis

RBC Borealis, an RBC Institute for Research, is a curiosity-driven research centre dedicated to achieving state-of-the-art in machine learning. Established in 2016, and with labs in Toronto, Montreal, Waterloo, and Vancouver, we support academic collaborations and partner with world-class research centres in artificial intelligence. With a focus on ethical AI that will help communities thrive, our machine learning scientists perform fundamental and applied research in areas such as reinforcement learning, natural language processing, deep learning, and unsupervised learning to solve ground‑breaking problems in diverse fields.

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment

RBC is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veterans status, Aboriginal/Native American status or any other legally‑protected factors. Disability‑related accommodations during the application process are available upon request.

Job Skills

• Analytical Thinking
• Decision Making
• Detail‑Oriented
• Long Term Planning
• Machine Learning
• Product Development Design
• Programming Languages
• Quantitative Research
• Research and Development Operations
• Research Documents

Additional Job Details

• Address: 401 GEORGIA ST W:VANCOUVER
• City: Vancouver
• Country: Canada
• Work hours/week: 37.5
• Employment Type: Full time
• Platform: TECHNOLOGY AND OPERATIONS
• Job Type: Regular
• Pay Type: Salaried
• Posted Date: 2025-11-25
• Application Deadline: (Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above)

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