(Python Based) Lead Research Engineer

Thomson Reuters; Canada; Remote; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading information technology company in Canada is looking for a candidate to provide technical leadership and enhance their software development methodologies. You will engage in developing large-scale data processing pipelines for machine learning. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and 8+ years of software engineering experience, including expertise in Python and data science libraries. This position supports a hybrid work model and provides comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits

Flexible vacation

Mental health days

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of software engineering experience.
• Experience leading technical workstreams in a software engineering organization.
• Familiarity with Natural Language Processing tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and collaborate with engineers.
• Develop large-scale data processing pipelines.
• Engage in the entire software development lifecycle.

Skills

Python

Machine Learning

Data Science Libraries

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Numpy

Pandas

Job description

Employer Industry: Information Technology and Data Solutions

Why consider this job opportunity:

• Hybrid work model with flexibility of working from home (2-3 days a week in the office)
• Comprehensive benefits including flexible vacation, mental health days, and wellness resources
• Opportunities for career development and growth through continuous learning initiatives
• Strong emphasis on work‑life balance with policies supporting personal responsibilities
• Collaborative and inclusive work culture focused on innovation and customer satisfaction
• Chance to contribute to meaningful social impact projects within the community

What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):

• Provide technical leadership and collaborate with engineers to enhance methodologies and technology stack
• Engage in the entire software development lifecycle, delivering high‑quality software solutions
• Develop large‑scale data processing pipelines for machine learning algorithm training
• Work in a team‑oriented environment, sharing knowledge and collaborating with cross‑functional teams
• Innovate and implement new technologies while ensuring effective communication with stakeholders

What is Required (Qualifications):

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or a related field
• Minimum of 8 years of software engineering experience, including 2 years on machine learning products
• Proven experience leading technical workstreams within a software engineering organization
• Proficiency in Python and familiarity with data science libraries (e.g., Numpy, Pandas)
• Ability to integrate machine learning capabilities into existing systems and deploy them effectively

How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):

• Experience with integrating machine learning solutions into production‑grade software
• Familiarity with Natural Language Processing (NLP) tasks such as Named Entity Recognition
• Hands‑on experience with additional programming languages (e.g., Java, TypeScript)
• Understanding of ModelOps and MLOps principles
• Demonstrated adaptability and success in fast‑paced environments

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