AI Engineer with GenAI, Neural networks & Transfer Learning

Toronto 4 months agoFull-time External
478.2k - 782.0k / yr
AI Engineer / Neural / Transfer Learning / Capital Markets Required Location: Hybrid/ Hybrid Toronto, ON 4 days a week • ** We need: Two AI Engineers with deep expertise in Generative AI, Neural networks, and transfer learning to support a strategic data analytics platform. This role will lead the design and development of cutting-edge ML models and architectures involving zero-shot/few-shot learning and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG). This position is very hands on and candidates will do at least 80% coding. Seeking an AI Scientist with deep expertise in Generative AI, neural networks, and transfer learning to support a strategic data analytics platform. This role will lead the design and development of cutting-edge ML models and architectures involving zero-shot/few-shot learning and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG). Hybrid Schedule: In-office 3 days per week Key Responsibilities: • Research, develop, and deploy Generative AI models for enterprise-scale use cases in capital markets. • Design and optimize architectures involving RAG, fine-tuning, and multi-model orchestration. • Apply zero-shot and few-shot learning using foundation models and prompt engineering strategies. • Collaborate with engineering, data science, and product teams to productionize AI capabilities. • Monitor model performance, conduct A/B testing, and ensure model robustness and compliance. Must-Have: • 3+ years of experience in applied AI/ML, including recent hands-on work with LLMs, transfer learning, and Generative AI architectures. • Strong understanding of transformer-based models and deep learning frameworks. • Experience with RAG systems, model fine-tuning, and large-scale deployment. • Proficiency in Python, PyTorch, Hugging Face Transformers, and modern MLOps practices. • Familiarity with scalable system design for AI/ML workflows. • Experience in financial services, capital markets, or enterprise data platforms. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Fixed term contract Contract length: 12 months Pay: $91,731.01-$150,000.00 per year Application question(s): • What's your visa status and current location? Experience: • AI/ML: 4 years (required) • LLMs, transfer learning, and Generative AI architectures.: 4 years (required) • transformer-based models : 3 years (required) • Retrieval-augmented generation (RAG): 2 years (required) • Capital Markets/Banking : 2 years (preferred)