Principal Platform Engineer, Machine Learning

RAVL; Toronto; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Variable bonus & RRSP contributions tied to performance

4 weeks paid time off (plus public holidays)

Paid professional development days and continuous learning

Comprehensive health & dental coverage

Job summary

RAVL is looking for a ML Platform Engineer to join their growing engineering team in Toronto, Canada. In this role, you'll design and build scalable machine learning platforms, develop ML infrastructure on Azure, and create MLOps pipelines. The ideal candidate needs deep experience with Azure and Databricks, strong backend engineering skills, and familiarity with enterprise integrations. The position offers a flexible work model, competitive compensation of $150,000-$190,000 CAD, and comprehensive benefits including health coverage and professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience with Kubernetes and containerized ML workloads is a plus.
• Strong ownership and technical leadership abilities.
• Pragmatic mindset with a focus on scalability.

Responsibilities

• Architect and lead development of ML platforms on Azure Databricks.
• Design systems for training, feature engineering, model serving, and monitoring.
• Build and standardize MLOps pipelines (CI/CD for ML, model versioning, deployment workflows).
• Integrate with enterprise systems (IAM, secrets, observability, governance).

Skills

Deep experience building ML or data platforms at scale

Strong expertise with Azure + Databricks (Spark, MLflow, jobs, clusters)

Experience with MLOps tooling and model lifecycle management

Strong backend engineering (Python/Scala/Java)

Experience with distributed systems and data processing

Familiarity with enterprise integrations (identity, security, observability)

Job description

RAVL is a boutique technology advisory and engineering firm focused on the financial services industry. Everything we do is centered on helping our clients realize measurable ROI from their technology investments.

We’re growing our engineering team and hiring ML Platform Engineers to design and build scalable machine learning platforms across clients. This includes developing cloud‑native ML infrastructure, enabling MLOps capabilities, and supporting end‑to‑end model lifecycle management in enterprise environments.

These roles include both immediate project needs and pipeline hiring for upcoming engagements, with a focus on building reliable, production‑grade ML systems at scale.

What does success look like in this role?

• Architect and lead development of ML platforms on Azure Databricks
• Design systems for training, feature engineering, model serving, and monitoring
• Build and standardize MLOps pipelines (CI/CD for ML, model versioning, deployment workflows)
• Extend Databricks with custom services, APIs, and integrations
• Integrate with enterprise systems (IAM, secrets, observability, governance)
• Optimize performance, scalability, and cost efficiency of ML workloads
• Define platform standards and engineering best practices
• Mentor engineers and guide technical direction

Great, do my skills fit?

• Deep experience building ML or data platforms at scale
• Strong expertise with Azure + Databricks (Spark, MLflow, jobs, clusters)
• Experience with MLOps tooling and model lifecycle management
• Strong backend engineering (Python/Scala/Java)
• Experience with distributed systems and data processing
• Familiarity with enterprise integrations (identity, security, observability)

Nice To Have Skills

• Kubernetes and containerized ML workloads
• Feature stores and real‑time inference systems

Mindset Traits

• Platform‑first and systems‑oriented
• Strong ownership and technical leadership
• Pragmatic with a focus on scalability

Why work at RAVL?

• Flexible, client‑aligned work model — autonomy with accountability, adapting to client delivery needs
• Variable bonus & RRSP contributions tied to performance and delivery impact
• 4 weeks paid time off (plus public holidays)
• Paid professional development days and continuous learning opportunities
• Comprehensive health & dental coverage, including mental health support
• Commitment to lifelong learning — continuous improvement through training, mentorship, and certification

Compensation & Hiring Process

We are recruiting for a future opportunity. The salary range for this role is $150,000-$190,000 CAD, reflecting expected base pay. Total compensation may also include additional pay such as bonuses or incentives, depending on the position, and final offers are based on experience, skills, and qualifications. As part of our hiring process we may use technology, including AI‑based tools, to help summarize and assess applications; these tools assist our team and do not replace human review or decision‑making.

Equal Opportunity & Accessibility

RAVL is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and accessible workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and provide accommodations throughout the hiring process upon request.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.