Team Lead AI Engineer

Typescouts; Toronto; Remote; CAD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A Canadian AI startup is seeking an experienced professional to design and deploy AI models, integrate workflows, and lead a team of engineers. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in AI/ML, NLP, and must be proficient in Python. This remote role offers a competitive salary, requiring excellent communication skills in English. Join a team that stays at the forefront of AI innovation.

Benefits

PTO

Independent Contractor Agreement

Qualifications

• Proven experience designing, training, and deploying AI/ML models.
• Expertise in NLP and agent-based architectures.
• Proficiency in Python and ML frameworks.
• Familiarity with cloud deployment and scalable systems.
• Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities.
• Excellent English communication skills (C1 level).

Responsibilities

• Design, fine-tune, and deploy AI models and products.
• Create AI-powered workflows that deliver measurable client results.
• Establish benchmarking and testing frameworks for model improvement.
• Define engineering vision and roadmap aligning with business goals.
• Lead and mentor engineers to foster innovation.
• Collaborate with teams to align engineering outcomes with strategy.
• Integrate emerging technologies in AI/ML and NLP.
• Ensure compliance with privacy and security standards.

Skills

AI/ML model deployment

Natural Language Processing

Conversational AI

Python proficiency

Leadership experience

Cloud deployment knowledge

Tools

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Job description

Overview

Our client is a growing Canadian startup that creates innovative tools to simplify and consolidate business operations. They achieve this by integrating applications and data into a single, intelligent interface. Their AI-powered solutions automate workflows, boost team productivity, and reduce operational complexities for various industries, including retail, manufacturing, and construction.

Responsibilities

• AI Development: Design, fine-tune, and deploy AI models and intelligent agent-based products.

• Systems Integration: Create and integrate AI-powered workflows that deliver measurable results for clients.

• Evaluation & Testing: Establish benchmarking and testing frameworks, ensuring continuous model improvement.

• Leadership: Define the engineering vision and roadmap, aligning technical direction with business goals.

• Team Mentorship: Lead and mentor engineers, fostering a culture of innovation and accountability.

• Collaboration: Work closely with product, data, and leadership teams to align engineering outcomes with strategy.

• Innovation: Stay at the forefront of AI/ML and NLP research, integrating emerging technologies when appropriate.

• Compliance: Ensure privacy, responsible AI use, and enterprise security standards are met.

Requirements

• Proven experience designing, training, and deploying AI/ML models (end-to-end lifecycle).

• Strong expertise in NLP, conversational AI, and agent-based architectures.

• Proficiency in Python and ML frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch).

• Familiarity with cloud deployment and scalable systems.

• Leadership experience, with the ability to mentor and manage a team.

• Excellent English communication skills (C1 level or higher; accent is not an issue).

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: USD 4,500 – 6,000 per month

• PTO

• Independent Contractor Agreement (remote role, candidate provides own equipment)

Hiring Process

1. Typescouts Screening Call

2. Interview with Head of Product

3. Interview with CEO

4. Cultural Fit Interview with Full Stack Dev

5. Final Interview