Senior Machine Learning Engineer

Motion Recruitment Partners LLC; Toronto; On-site; CAD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Motion Recruitment Partners LLC in Toronto, ON is seeking a senior ML Engineer to design and deploy AI-powered systems for a global financial analytics organization. You will work with Python, Gen AI, LLMs, agentic workflows, and cloud platforms to shape production ML solutions.

The role emphasizes greenfield development, architectural influence, and mentoring engineers. If you love experimentation, rapid learning, and turning cutting-edge AI research into scalable production, this is a

Qualifications

• 12+ years building production ML/AI systems.
• Bachelor's degree in Machine Learning, Computer Science, Data Science, Applied Mathematics or related field.
• Strong proficiency in Python and modern ML frameworks.
• Extensive experience with Gen AI, LLMs, RAG architectures, and model fine-tuning.
• Experience designing and architecting scalable ML systems from the ground up.
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, AWS and/or Azure.
• Proven experience mentoring engineers and leading technical initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on ML development focusing on Gen AI and LLMs.
• Architectural design and system design for scalable ML platforms.
• Collaborate with cloud infrastructure and MLOps teams to deliver production solutions.

Skills

Python

Gen AI/LLMs

ML System Architecture

Cloud Platforms

Mentoring Engineers

Education

Bachelor's degree in ML/CS/DS/Applied Math

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Azure

Job description

Join an AI Innovation team in Toronto, ON that is building next-generation machine learning platforms and intelligent automation solutions for a global financial information and analytics organization. This full-time opportunity is ideal for an experienced Machine Learning Engineer looking to work with Python, large language models (LLMs), generative AI, agentic systems, cloud platforms, and modern ML frameworks to shape the future of AI-powered decision-making.

This is a rare opportunity to help define the AI strategy and technical foundations of a growing innovation hub. The team is looking for a senior, hands-on ML engineer who thrives in greenfield environments, enjoys tackling complex AI challenges, and wants to influence architecture, engineering standards, and the future direction of AI products. If you're excited by experimentation, continuous learning, technical ownership, and the opportunity to turn cutting-edge AI research into production-ready solutions, this role offers meaningful impact and significant career growth.

Required Skills & Experience

• 12+ years of experience building production ML/AI systems
• Bachelors degree in Machine Learning, Computer Science, Data Science, Applied Mathematics or a related field
• Strong proficiency in Python and modern machine learning frameworks
• Extensive experience with Gen AI, LLMs. RAG architectures, and model fine-tuning
• Experience designing and architecting scalable ML systems from the ground up
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, AWS and/or Azure
• Proven experience mentoring engineers and leading technical initatives through influence and expertise

Desired Skills & Experience

• Experience with multi-agent systems, agentic workflows, and AI orchestration platforms
• Strong background in MLOps, model serving platforms, and cloud-native ML infrastructure
• Experience building greenfield AI products or working in innovation-focused environments

What You Will Be Doing

Tech Breakdown

• 50% Machine Learning & Generative AI Development
• 20% ML Architecture % System Design
• 15% Cloud Infrastructure & MLOps
• 15% AI research, Experimentation & Innovation

Daily Responsibilities

• 80% Hands On
• 20% Team Collaboration

Current Vacancy: Yes

Use of AI in Hiring:No

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the Canada on a full-time basis now and in the future.