Senior AI/ML Scientist — Real-Time Search & Personalization

Faire; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 168,000 - 231,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading wholesale marketplace in Kitchener is seeking a Senior Applied AI/ML Scientist to enhance their search capabilities. The role requires experience in large-scale ML systems and strong skills in deep learning and Python. You'll contribute to the development of personalized search and recommendation systems in a dynamic environment, making a significant impact on the shopping experience. This position offers a competitive salary, hybrid working options, and the chance to join an innovative team.

Benefits

Equity and benefits

Flexible remote work options

Collaborative entrepreneurial environment

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience building large-scale ML systems, including 2+ years in search, recommendation, or ads ranking.
• Hands-on experience with deep-learning libraries (e.g. PyTorch) and vector-search infrastructure.
• Strong record of productionizing models blending LLMs with structured features.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to next-generation Search engine integrating LLMs and deep personalization.
• Design natural-language search and discovery systems for intelligent agents.
• Lead model development and GPU-based deployment efforts.

Skills

Building large-scale ML systems

Deep learning with PyTorch

Productionizing models with LLMs

Strong Python skills

Communication and cross-functional influence

Education

Master’s or PhD in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Faiss

Triton

Job description

A leading wholesale marketplace in Kitchener is seeking a Senior Applied AI/ML Scientist to enhance their search capabilities. The role requires experience in large-scale ML systems and strong skills in deep learning and Python. You'll contribute to the development of personalized search and recommendation systems in a dynamic environment, making a significant impact on the shopping experience. This position offers a competitive salary, hybrid working options, and the chance to join an innovative team.