Applied GenAI Researcher

Job Type: Permanent 
Primary Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada 
All Available Locations: Toronto, ON 

Learn from deep subject matter experts through mentoring and on the job coaching
Be encouraged to deepen your technical skills…whatever those may be.
Be empowered to lead and have impact with clients, our communities and in the office.

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Are you passionate about solving complex analytical problems, learning about the latest in cutting-edge AI and continuing to develop your analytical and business development skills? If you answered yes, then we have an opportunity waiting for you!

What will your typical day look like?

As an Applied GenAI Researcher you will be the tip of the spear for the office of GenAI and responsible for understanding what is happening in the wider world, both in academia and industry and inform our team. Your mission will be to translate research and industry trends to actionable items they can be used in current projects. This will be in two forms. You will primarlily be working with our development and archictture teams to upskill them in applying the latest twchiques, tuning models and use the correct technology at the right time. Secondrly you will be called upon at times to give an informed perspective on current trends to help leaders speak competently on deep technical topics. 
Your day will be split into two. Part of the time you will be looking outward in reading articles, blog and papers to extract key innovations and run PoC to see how to apply what you have read. The second part of the day is working with the development team to pass on the knowledge though code, discussions, demo and hands on support. 
 

About the team

Deloitte's Artificial Intelligence practice is comprised of specialized experts with hands-one experience, and cutting-edge information assets that facilitate successful Artificial Intelligence (AI)transformations. We develop AI- enabled solutions to address all aspects of a client’s transformative journey with disciplined focus on business outcomes.

Enough about us, let’s talk about you

You are someone with:

•    5+ years in the AI / GenAI space or quivalent education
•    A deep technical understanding of cutting-edge Generative AI research and advancements.
•    Proven experience in converting theoretical research into practical, applied solutions within a team environment.
•    Proven experience with different techniques including RAG, RL, SL as they apply to LLMs. 
•    Strong communication skills with the ability to distill complex GenAI topics into actionable insights for a wider team and working with developers and architects to apply them
•    A strong ability to analyze and track emerging GenAI trends and technologies, including new models, key industry players, and innovations.
•    Programming skills in python with hands on experience with libraries like langchain and open source models
•    Extensive experience working with the major GenAI vendors’ models as well as open source LLMs 
 

Total Rewards

The salary range for this position is $84,000 - $175,000, and individuals may be eligible to participate in our bonus program. Deloitte is fair and competitive when it comes to the salaries of our people. We regularly benchmark across a variety of positions, industries, sectors, targets, and levels. Our approach is grounded on recognizing people's unique strengths and contributions and rewarding the value that they deliver.

Our Total Rewards Package extends well beyond traditional compensation and benefit programs and is designed to recognize employee contributions, encourage personal wellness, and support firm growth.  Along with a competitive base salary and variable pay opportunities, we offer a wide array of initiatives that differentiate us as a people-first organization. On top of our regular paid vacation days, some examples include: $4,000 per year for mental health support benefits, a $1,300 flexible benefit spending account, firm-wide closures known as "Deloitte Days", dedicated days of for learning (known as Development and Innovation Days), flexible work arrangements and a hybrid work structure.

Why Deloitte?

Launch your career with The One Firm where you can make an impact that matters in a way that you never thought possible. With endless opportunities at every turn, and a culture built to support and develop our people to be the very best they can be, Deloitte is The One Firm for you to learn, grow, create, connect, and lead. We do this by making three commitments to you:

• You will lead at every level: We grow the world’s best leaders so you can achieve the impact you seek, faster.
• You can work your way: We give you the means to be flexible in how you need and want to work, and we have innovative spaces, arrangements and the mindset to help you be wildly successful.
• You will feel included and inspired: We create a deep sense of belonging where you can bring your whole self to work.

The next step is yours

Sound like The One Firm. For You?

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