Senior Data Scientist- AI

Moneris; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an AI Engineer to design and deploy innovative AI solutions using payment data. In this hybrid role, you will leverage your extensive experience in data science and the payments industry to solve complex challenges that impact the business. You will collaborate with various teams to build AI models, manage production data science pipelines, and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement. This position offers a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of technology and make a significant impact within a dynamic and inclusive workplace.

Benefits

Comprehensive Total Rewards Program

RRSP matching

Unlimited access to Coursera

Employee Assistance Program

Paid year-end closure

Personal time off

Qualifications

• 10+ years in data science/computer engineering with AI solutions expertise.
• Experience in payments industry, particularly in fraud and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Design and deploy advanced AI solutions using payment data.
• Lead the development of AI models to enhance business understanding.

Skills

Data Science

AI Solutions Development

Payments Industry Knowledge

Programming Languages

Statistical Techniques

Project Management

Communication Skills

Education

PhD or Master's in Quantitative Field

Tools

Azure AI

Databricks

Snowflake

Microsoft Power Apps

Job description

Your Moneris Career - The Opportunity

As AI engineer you will be responsible for design and deployment of advanced AI solutions using payment data and solve unique problems that have a broad impact on the business.

Location: You will be based in our Toronto office and will work in a hybrid model.

Reporting Relationship: You will report to the Director, Data Science and Development.

Your Moneris Career - What you'll do

• Recognized as a technical expert within the job discipline and requires in-depth and breadth of expertise in own job discipline and broad knowledge of other job disciplines within the job discipline group. Solve unique problems that have a broad impact on the business – accountability typically spans multiple products or across a line of business.
• Demonstrate proficiency with Azure AI offerings, Databricks, and Snowflake, using these platforms to design and deploy advanced AI solutions.
• Participate in creating the structure for production data science workloads across the enterprise including leading on best practices, pipeline controls, and overall management of model deployment.
• Partner with data engineering and other payment technology teams to design and deploy AI solutions.
• Lead the design and construction of AI models to enhance understanding of Moneris primary business and adjacent opportunities. Work is conducted based on an understanding of specific priorities.
• Design and implement AI systems incorporating Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and multimodal Large Language Models (LLMs) to solve complex challenges.
• Build and perfect statistical techniques to achieve desired accuracy for existing projects and create solutions that help Moneris exceed current performance levels.
• Develop processes to monitor model performance across the production deployment and use these tools to support engagement with other data scientists and business leads.
• Collaborate with developers, business leaders, and other data scientists to embed data science findings within analysis.
• Use Microsoft Power Apps to develop scalable, user-friendly interfaces for AI-driven applications, enhancing business usability and adoption.

Your Moneris Career - What you bring

• PhD or master's degree in a quantitative field required, or equivalent work experience.
• 10+ years' experience in data science/computer engineering.
• 2+ years' experience in Payments industry dealing with Fraud and Risk related areas.
• Hands-on experience developing AI solutions.
• Experience in production data science pipeline management and deployment of models in a production environment.
• Proficient in multiple programming languages and can code.
• Experience with Azure AI services, Databricks, and Snowflake, with experience integrating these tools into production-grade AI workflows.
• Familiarity with RAG frameworks, multimodal LLMs, and their application in real-world scenarios.
• Proficient in leading large-scale projects or project steps and communicating progress/approach with technical/non-technical peers/clients and leaders.
• Proficient in engaging/influencing audiences, building relationships, to achieve broader organizational goals.

Your Moneris Career - What you get

• Comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses, flexible benefits starting from day 1, and your choice of either a health spending account (HSA) or personal spending account (PSA).
• RRSP matching and defined contribution pension plan.
• Learning & development programs and resources including unlimited free access to Coursera and an Educational Assistance Program.
• Holistic approach to your well-being, with an Employee Assistance Program for you and your family, access to 24/7 virtual health care, wellness events and a supportive workplace culture.
• A workplace committed to investing in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) through various initiatives including, employee inclusion groups (EIGs), mentorship, DEI learning and workshops, educational events, and various resources including an internal DEI website and newsletter.
• Company-wide paid year-end closure and personal time off (including religious, personal, and volunteer days).

Find out more about the work perks and benefits you get as a Moneris employee at Moneris.com/careers

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Note: We welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, people of colour, people with disabilities, people of all genders, sexual orientation and intersectional identities.

We acknowledge that people from equity-deserving groups (including racialized individuals, women, gender diverse individuals, individuals with disabilities, neurodivergent individuals, members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities and those born outside of Canada) are less likely to apply for jobs unless they feel they meet all the requirements posted. At Moneris, we believe candidates bring experience to their work in many ways. We encourage you to apply and share, in the application form, the transferrable experience you bring, and how this will support your success in this role.