Senior AI/ML Engineer - Practice Leader (Remote / Canada)

We are looking for a highly skilled Senior AI/ML Engineer & Practice Leader with a strong data and business intelligence (BI) background to join our team and lead our AI practice. In this role, you will contribute to the development of innovative financial and banking applications, while guiding our organization and clients in the responsible use of AI technologies, AI governance, and AI-enhanced software development practices.

At Aequilibrium, we are a fun and agile tech company that offers a collaborative and supportive culture with lunch and learns, weekly business updates, team-bonding events, and genuine team members to work with. You’ll be a thought leader on AI and data-driven solutions, helping to shape our AI strategy while leading AI/ML development efforts. You’ll be joining a talented team focused on delivering cutting-edge solutions in FinTech and beyond.

What you will be doing:

• Lead the AI practice, providing guidance on AI governance frameworks, usage policies, and best practices for AI implementation.
• Act as a thought leader on AI and data strategy, shaping the company’s approach to AI technologies and advising clients on AI adoption.
• Develop and maintain backend services and AI-driven financial applications, such as chatbots and machine learning-powered systems.
• Design and develop scalable and secure server-side components and APIs (RESTful and GraphQL).
• Integrate AI/ML models into financial systems, focusing on performance, accuracy, and scalability.
• Leverage Microsoft Azure AI tools, including Cognitive Services, Azure Machine Learning, and integrate AI with Azure Databricks or Synapse Analytics.
• Build, train, and deploy machine learning models using AutoML and deep learning frameworks like TensorFlow or PyTorch.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including designers, backend developers, and domain experts, to deliver end-to-end AI solutions.
• Preprocess and analyze financial data to extract insights and features for AI/ML model development.
• Lead efforts to improve software development processes using AI for code generation, error detection, and automated software testing.
• Stay informed about the latest advancements in AI/ML, data engineering, and financial industry trends.
• Write clean, modular, and well-documented code, and maintain a secure and scalable codebase.

Must-Have:

• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in data engineering, BI, or similar data-centric roles, with a proven track record of AI/ML development.
• Strong proficiency in Python and AI/ML frameworks such as TensorFlow, Hugging Face, or PyTorch.
• Extensive experience with backend development using Python, with strong API design skills (REST, GraphQL).
• Proven experience with Microsoft Azure AI services, including Cognitive Services, Azure Machine Learning, and integration with Azure Databricks or Synapse Analytics.
• Proficiency in building, training, and deploying machine learning models using AutoML and deep learning frameworks.
• Strong knowledge of databases (SQL and NoSQL), cloud services (AWS, Azure), and version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Strong problem-solving, debugging, and analytical skills, with the ability to process and extract insights from complex financial data.
• Ability to lead and shape AI strategy, governance, and best practices within the company and for clients.

Nice to Have

• Familiarity with financial industry regulations and compliance requirements related to AI/ML.
• Knowledge of data preprocessing, feature engineering, and model evaluation techniques.
• Experience with big data technologies (e.g., Apache Spark, Hadoop) and data visualization tools (e.g., Matplotlib, Seaborn).
• Understanding of microservices architecture and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience improving software testing and development workflows using AI-based tools.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.

Location

• This position will be 100% remote but only candidates who reside in Canada will be considered. 

Compensation:

The typical salary range for this position is: CAD $110K - $150K annually. Salary offered will be based on skills, experience, and market data. We offer a competitive overall compensation package with remote work, unlimited access to training for up-skilling with Udemy, fully paid for comprehensive benefits, and an opportunity to work with a talented team and exciting emerging technology.

Aequilibrium is a technology professional services organization voted multiple times among the Top 5 Best Companies in BC to work for, consistently ranked among the Top 5 Digital Agencies in Vancouver, and winner of multiple VancouverUX Awards for product design. We bring together product managers, designers, and developers dedicated to creating winning web, mobile and IoT solutions. Our team uses Agile methodologies and Lean Startup principles to deliver our clients’ projects faster and with less risk. 

If you feel you’ll thrive in this environment and make a difference, you should definitely apply!

Some of Our Benefits

We offer our full-time employees:

• Competitive compensation rates
• Remote-First Work Culture
• Medical, dental, and extended health benefits
• Employee referral bonus
• Feedback based on regular 1:1s
• Team-bonding events
• And more perks!

Learn more about our team:  aequilibrium.com/careers

Please note 

At Aequilibrium, we seek candidates that add to our culture of valuing, respecting, supporting, and caring for each other. Diversity of thought and perspectives is critical to our success and all applicants are considered regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, race, colour, age, disability, marital status, heritage, religious or political beliefs.

Aequilibrium is trusted with highly sensitive information. Upon joining our team, you may be asked to undergo security screenings including a criminal record check.

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