Machine Learning Researcher- EN

RBC; Montreal; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

At RBC Borealis, you will join a team dedicated to pushing the boundaries of machine learning. This role emphasizes the development of innovative AI solutions and conducting impactful research, offering access to extensive datasets and opportunities to publish in premier journals. Ideal candidates will have a PhD in a relevant field and proficiency in Python and deep learning tools.

Benefits

Comprehensive Total Rewards Program

Flexible benefits and stock options

Supportive leaders for personal development

Qualifications

• PhD with publications/research track record in AI.
• Proficiency in Python and deep learning frameworks.
• Ability to manage research projects independently.

Responsibilities

• Developing AI solutions and conducting original research.
• Collaborating with development teams to transition projects.
• Identifying and integrating new AI technologies.

Skills

Machine Learning

Data Science

Deep Learning

Emerging Technologies

Programing Languages

Education

PhD in AI or related field

Tools

Python

Tensorflow

PyTorch

Job description

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What's the opportunity?

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.

Job Summary

Job Description

What's the opportunity?

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

Data Science, Decision Making, Deep Learning, Emerging Technologies, Group Problem Solving, Machine Learning, Multi-Level Communication, Programming Languages

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:

2025-04-22

Application Deadline:

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment

At RBC, we believe an inclusive workplace that has diverse perspectives is core to our continued growth as one of the largest and most successful banks in the world. Maintaining a workplace where our employees feel supported to perform at their best, effectively collaborate, drive innovation, and grow professionally helps to bring our Purpose to life and create value for our clients and communities. RBC strives to deliver this through policies and programs intended to foster a workplace based on respect, belonging and opportunity for all.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Banking and Financial Services

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