RBC is seeking a Senior Machine Learning Research Engineer for its Borealis team. You will apply machine learning to solve challenging problems, delivering AI projects end-to-end. This includes everything from data processing and prototyping novel algorithms to implementing machine learning-based products.
What You'll Do
- Lead the development of machine learning-based software solutions.
- Collaborate with business stakeholders to rapidly prototype machine-learning solutions.
- Conduct comparisons to existing algorithms and baselines.
- Review, extend, and optimize prototype solutions.
- Collaborate with the engineering team to integrate algorithms into products.
- Develop reusable internal tools to facilitate research prototyping.
- Support projects with thorough documentation, design decisions, and capabilities.
What We're Looking For
- A master’s or PhD degree in computer science, mathematics, physics, economics, or an equivalent field.
- 5+ years of applied machine learning experience as an individual contributor driving projects.
- Experience writing modular, robust, and scalable software in Python 3.x.
- Expertise in a few of the following areas: deep learning, natural language processing, or information retrieval.
- Experience with deep learning packages such as PyTorch, JAX, or Tensorflow.
- Knowledge of professional software engineering best practices for the full software development life cycle, including testing methods, coding standards, code reviews, and source control management.
- Strong communication skills and a collaborative attitude.
Technical Stack
- Python
- PyTorch
- JAX
- Tensorflow
Team & Environment
You'll join an applied research team within RBC Borealis, collaborating closely with business stakeholders and an engineering team.
Benefits & Compensation
- A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, commissions, and stock options where applicable.
- Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities.
- Ability to make a difference and lasting impact from a local-to-global scale.
Work Mode
This is an onsite role located at 777 Bay St, Toronto.
RBC is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veterans status, Aboriginal/Native American status, or any other legally-protected factors.
