Research Engineer

IC Resources; Montreal; On-site; CAD 125,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health and dental benefits

Professional growth opportunities

Access to state-of-the-art resources

Job summary

A growing AI company in Montreal is seeking a Research Engineer to bridge research and engineering. The role involves prototyping AI methods, evaluating optimization approaches, and writing production-aware code. Candidates should have an advanced degree and fluency in Python, with experience in ML frameworks. Competitive compensation is offered, along with health benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Experience applying LLMs or agents to complex tasks.
• Strong grounding in ML fundamentals.
• Ability to translate research into applied solutions.

Responsibilities

• Research and prototype agentic AI / LLM methods.
• Evaluate optimization approaches for real-world performance.
• Write production-aware code for integration into live systems.

Skills

Research creativity

Practical engineering discipline

Fluency in Python

Knowledge of ML frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow, JAX)

Education

Advanced degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or Physics

Tools

LLM APIs

Cloud platforms

Job description

A fast growing AI company is pushing the boundaries of software development by combining compiler technology with next-generation agentic AI. They are seeking a Research Engineer who can bridge research and engineering, someone excited to explore new methods, validate them quickly, and help transform ideas into production-ready systems.

This role suits someone hands-on, curious, and motivated by the challenge of moving beyond academic research to build technology that works in the real world.

What you’ll do

• Research and prototype agentic AI / LLM methods for problem-solving, planning, and code generation.
• Evaluate and benchmark optimization approaches to ensure strong real-world performance.
• Track the latest developments in AI research and open-source projects, and translate them into applied solutions.
• Write production-aware code that can be integrated into live systems.
• Work alongside a highly technical team to ship breakthrough features.

What’s needed

• Advanced degree (Master’s/PhD) in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or equivalent hands-on experience.
• Prior work in AI/ML, ideally applying LLMs or agents to complex tasks.
• Strong grounding in ML fundamentals and ability to apply them in new contexts.
• Fluency in Python and modern ML frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow, JAX), plus familiarity with LLM APIs, agentic frameworks, and cloud platforms.
• Balance of research creativity with practical engineering discipline.

Nice to have

• Experience fine-tuning LLMs or applying reinforcement learning in applied settings.
• Knowledge of compilers, program synthesis, or code optimization tools.
• Contributions to open-source AI initiatives.

The offer

• Competitive compensation (approx. CAD 125K–190K, with flexibility for standout talent).
• Health and dental benefits.
• Professional growth opportunities in a scaling AI environment.
• Access to state-of-the-art compute and development resources.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Research, Design, and Engineering
• Industries: Software Development, Research Services, and Technology, Information and Media