(Python Based) Lead Research Engineer

TRSS; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal tech company in Toronto seeks an experienced software engineer with a strong background in machine learning. The role offers a hybrid work model and focuses on building high-quality software solutions. Candidates should have extensive experience in Python development and technical leadership. Comprehensive benefits and personal growth opportunities are included.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit plans

Flexible vacation

Access to LinkedIn Learning

Inclusive culture

Qualifications

• 8+ years of software engineering experience, including 2+ years in machine learning.
• Proven experience leading technical workstreams.
• Deep understanding of Python software development stacks.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and collaborate with engineers to enhance methodology.
• Engage in the software development lifecycle for high-quality solutions.
• Create large-scale data processing pipelines.

Skills

Technical leadership

Collaboration

Data processing pipelines

Python software development

Machine learning

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or a related field

Tools

AWS

Azure

Job description

Employer Industry: Legal and Information Services

Why consider this job opportunity:
- Hybrid work model with 2-3 days a week in the office
- Comprehensive benefit plans including flexible vacation and mental health days
- Opportunities for personal and professional growth with access to LinkedIn Learning
- Inclusive culture recognized for diversity and work-life balance
- Chance to contribute to social impact through employee-driven initiatives
- Purpose-driven work focused on justice, truth, and transparency

What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):
- Provide technical leadership and collaborate with other engineers to enhance methodology and technology stack
- Engage in the entire software development lifecycle, ensuring high-quality solutions are built, tested, and delivered
- Create large-scale data processing pipelines for machine learning algorithms
- Collaborate effectively with cross-functional and remote teams in a team-oriented environment
- Communicate technical ideas and developments clearly with stakeholders and team members

What is Required (Qualifications):
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or a related field
- At least 8 years of software engineering experience, including a minimum of 2 years in machine learning
- Proven experience leading technical workstreams in a software engineering context
- Deep understanding of Python software development stacks and ecosystems
- Familiarity with the Python data science stack and cloud-native applications, preferably AWS or Azure

How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):
- Experience integrating machine learning solutions into production-grade software
- Exposure to Natural Language Processing (NLP) tasks such as Named Entity Recognition and Information Extraction
- Hands-on experience in additional programming languages like Java, TypeScript, or JavaScript
- Understanding of ModelOps and MLOps principles
- Experience mentoring teams and providing guidance on technical challenges

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