Senior Machine Learning Engineer

Motion Recruitment; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Motion Recruitment is seeking a senior, hands-on Machine Learning Engineer in Toronto to build production ML/AI systems using Python, Gen AI, LLMs, and cloud platforms. The role focuses on greenfield development, architecture, and driving AI product strategy in an innovation hub.

You will own design decisions, mentor engineers, and shape the future of AI-powered decision-making within a global financial information organization.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience building production ML/AI systems.
• Bachelor's degree in ML/CS/DS/Applied Math or related field.
• Strong Python skills with modern ML frameworks.
• Extensive Gen AI, LLMs, and RAG architectures experience.
• Experience designing scalable ML systems from ground up.
• Proficiency with Docker, Kubernetes, AWS or Azure.
• Proven mentoring and leading technical initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Develop ML & Generative AI solutions.
• Architect scalable ML systems.
• Design cloud infrastructure and MLOps.
• Conduct AI research, experimentation and innovation.

Skills

Python

Gen AI/LLMs

Docker/Kubernetes

Cloud platforms

ML system design

Mentoring

Production ML

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 initiatives 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.

Posted By: Emma Borges