Research Engineering Manager, AI

TRSS; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology and legal services firm in Toronto is seeking a Software Development Manager. You will lead the delivery of critical features for customer-facing applications while fostering innovation and collaboration within the team. Candidates should have extensive experience in software development, management, and expertise in Python and MLOps. This role emphasizes career development and a hybrid work environment.

Benefits

Hybrid work model with flexibility

Comprehensive benefits including flexible vacation

Opportunities for paid volunteer days

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of software development experience, managing teams in an agile environment.
• Experience leading technical development in a cross-functional setting.
• Expertise in orchestration of ML pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of business-critical features for customer-facing applications.
• Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the team.
• Promote collaboration between scientists and engineers on various projects.

Skills

Python development

MLOps

Cloud infrastructure (AWS and Azure)

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, or equivalent

Master’s or PhD preferred

Job description

Employer Industry: Information Technology and Legal Services

Why consider this job opportunity:
- Hybrid work model with flexibility (2-3 days a week in the office)
- Work-from-anywhere options for up to 8 weeks per year
- Comprehensive benefits including flexible vacation, mental health days, and wellness resources
- Strong focus on career development with programs designed for continuous learning and growth
- Recognition for a culture of inclusion, belonging, and work-life balance
- Opportunities to make a social impact through paid volunteer days and community initiatives

What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):
- Lead the delivery of business-critical features for customer-facing applications
- Foster a culture of innovation, growth, and continuous improvement within the team
- Promote collaboration between scientists and engineers on various projects
- Manage change effectively and operate with urgency in a fast-paced environment
- Coach and mentor engineering leads to enhance team performance

What is Required (Qualifications):
- Bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, or equivalent; Master’s or PhD preferred
- Minimum of 7 years of software development experience, with proven management of software development teams in an agile environment
- Experience leading technical development in a cross-functional setting, particularly with ML applications
- Strong project management, organization, and communication skills
- Expertise in areas such as Python development, MLOps, cloud infrastructure (AWS and Azure), and orchestration of ML pipelines

How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):
- Portfolio showcasing significant contributions to technology innovation
- Experience overseeing large-scale rollouts and infrastructure initiatives
- Familiarity with advanced search and recommendation technology
- Knowledge of microservices architecture and model monitoring and governance

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