Sr. Software Engineer, AI

Softchoice; Oakville; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in IT solutions seeks a Senior Software Engineer to develop AI-driven solutions that enhance business operations. This role includes designing scalable architectures, optimizing AI models, and integrating solutions with cloud services. Join a collaborative and innovative team dedicated to pushing the boundaries of technology in a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive perks that start on day one

Flexible workdays

Collaborative environment

Inclusive culture

Recognized as a Great Place to Work

Qualifications

• Over 8 years of experience in software engineering, with at least 2 years focused on AI development preferred.
• Hands-on experience with Azure OpenAI, AWS Bedrock, or GCP Vertex.
• Experience in developing scalable, production-ready full-stack applications.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable AI architectures leveraging cloud technologies.
• Optimize AI model performance using various strategies.
• Lead innovation and research into emerging AI technologies.

Skills

Python

AI / ML frameworks

Cloud computing

CI / CD pipelines

Containerization

API development

Prompt engineering

MLOps

Education

Cloud certifications (AWS, Azure, GCP)

AI / ML certifications

Job description

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Sr. Software Engineer, AI

Date : Apr 4, 2025

Company : Softchoice

Whyyou’lllove Softchoice :

We are a software-focused IT solutions and services provider that equips organizations to be agile and innovative, and for their people to be engaged, connected, and creative at work. That means moving them to the cloud, helping them build the workplace of tomorrow, and enabling them to make smarter decisions about their technology. By doing these things we help them create success for their customers and their people.

We stand proudly for our people and support their success through career development and advancement. We are recognized and respected for our culture of inclusion and belonging, continuously striving to do what’s good for our people and communities.

The impact you will have :

Softchoice is on a mission to help our clients unleash the power of AI and cloud-native software. We are hiring a Sr. Software Engineer AI to spearhead the development of AI-driven solutions that empower businesses with intelligent automation, data-driven insights, and next-generation software applications. If you have a passion for cutting-edge AI, cloud-native development, and scalable software solutions, we would love to have you on board.

Your work will span :

• Customer projects focused on advanced AI-driven solutions and cloud development.
• Internal projects dedicated to building Softchoice intellectual property (IP) and innovative AI-based software that differentiates us in the market.

These initiatives will encompass AI model development, cloud AI deployment, MLOps, software engineering, and DevOps methodologies, all delivered using Agile practices. You will work on both greenfield AI application development and modernization of existing solutions into cloud-native architectures.

What you’ll do :

• Design and implement scalable AI architectures, leveraging cloud-native technologies, containerization, and serverless computing.
• Optimize AI model performance, including fine-tuning LLMs, indexing, chunking strategies, and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG).
• Build and integrate AI solutions with APIs and cloud services, including Azure AI / ML, AWS AI / ML services, and Google AI solutions.
• Implement MLOps and LLMOps pipelines to streamline AI model lifecycle management, using CI / CD best practices and infrastructure-as-code (IaC).
• Develop and implement AI agents using Agent AI frameworks, including autonomous AI agents for business automation, workflow optimization, and intelligent decision-making.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including data scientists, software engineers, DevOps engineers, and business stakeholders to deliver impactful AI solutions.
• Lead innovation and research into emerging AI technologies and frameworks to keep Softchoice at the forefront of AI-driven solutions.
• Develop reusable AI solution components and comprehensive technical documentation.
• Support pre-sales and sales teams by providing AI solution expertise, helping to identify and define customer opportunities.

What you’ll bring to the table :

• Over 8 years of experience in software engineering, with at least 2 years focused on AI development preferred.
• Expertise in Python and relevant AI / ML frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn, FastAPI, Flask, LangChain, LlamaIndex).
• Hands-on experience with at least one of the following : Azure OpenAI Services, AWS Bedrock, GCP Vertex, open-source LLMs, or generative AI application development.
• Proficiency in cloud computing (Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud) and AI platform services.
• Experience with CI / CD pipelines and DevOps methodologies (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, CircleCI, GitLab CI / CD).
• Containerization and orchestration experience (Docker, Kubernetes) with a focus on AI workloads.
• Proficiency in search and indexing solutions (e.g., Azure AI Search, Kendra, Opensearch) for RAG applications.
• Strong understanding of API development and integration with AI-driven solutions.
• Experience in prompt engineering, model tuning, and AI application optimization.
• Knowledge of MLOps and LLMOps best practices, including automation and deployment strategies.
• Experience building AI-driven agent applications, including multi-agent architectures, planning, and reasoning.
• Experience with Agent AI frameworks such as Auto-GPT, LangChain, CrewAI, or OpenAI’s Function Calling for structured agent workflows.
• Proven experience in developing rapid proof-of-concept as well as scalable, production-ready full-stack applications.
• Cloud certifications (AWS, Azure, GCP) and AI / ML certifications preferred.

Not sure if you qualify? Think about applying anyway :

We understand that not everyone brings 100% of the skills and experience for the role.

Why You’ll Love Working Here :

• The People : You’ll thrive in our collaborative environment, surrounded by incredible colleagues who foster support and innovation, driving our collective success
• High-Performing Culture : At Softchoice, we are dedicated to achieving our goals and committed to success for our customers and each other
• Flexibility : Plan your workdays in a way that suits you best
• Award-Winning Workplace : Proudly recognized as a Great Place to Work for 19 consecutive years
• Inclusive Culture : We are committed to an inclusive culture where every team member can be their authentic self
• Competitive Benefits : Benefit from competitive perks that start on day one

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