Senior AI Engineer
Toronto, ,
Information Technology
Full Time,
$160000 - $200000
On-site
Other/Non Classified
Toronto, ,
$160000 - $200000
Full Time,
Other/Non Classified
On-site
Information Technology
Job details
A fast-growing fintech organization is hiring a Senior AI Engineer to join their Toronto-based team (fully onsite, 5 days/week). This full-time opportunity focuses on building and scaling next-generation AI systems.
This is a rare chance to work at the intersection of AI agents and real-world production systems at scale. The ideal candidate is someone who thrives in ambiguity, enjoys shipping impactful systems end-to-end, and is excited to define how agentic AI operates in regulated industries.
Required Skills & Experience
- 5+ years of professional software experience
- Strong Python expertise across backend services
- Hands-on experience with LLM frameworks and agent patterns (RAG, React)
- Proven experience deploying scalable systems in cloud environments (AWS, Azure)
- Experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
Desired Skills & Experience
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate cross-functionally
- Experience with workflow orchestration tools (Temporal, Airflow, Prefect)
- Familiarity with AI interface platforms and model serving frameworks
Tech Breakdown
- 40% AI/LLM Systems and agentic architecture
- 30% Backend engineering and platform development
- 20% Cloud infrastructure and deployment (AWS/Azure, Kubernetes)
- 10% Evaluation, observability, and optimization
Daily Responsibilities
- 75% Hands-on
- 15% Technical leadership
- 10% 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.
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