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Practice Lead - AI/ML Engineer

Infoya3 days ago
Hybrid
Toronto, Ontario
Senior Level
full_time

Top Benefits

Competitive compensation
Growth opportunities in technical and leadership tracks

About the role

About Us

Infoya is a global IT consulting and services organization. We collaborate with visionary leaders to achieve outsized business impact by providing innovative solutions and exploring cutting-edge technologies. We work hand-in-hand with our clients to facilitate transformative change, guiding them through strategic shifts in technology, processes, and culture. Our goal is to solve the problems that our clients face, leveraging our expertise and experience to deliver practical, effective solutions that drive tangible results.

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and client-facing Practice Lead – AI/ML Engineer  to spearhead our AI/ML initiatives. This role will focus on delivery of cutting-edge AI/ML solutions along with  technical leadership (80%)  and  supporting business development (20%)  through client engagement, understanding their business challenges, and translate them into impactful AI solutions.

The ideal candidate will combine deep technical expertise with strong consulting, communication, and leadership skills to drive impactful AI/ML solutions for clients while supporting business growth.

Key Responsibilities

Delivery & Technical Leadership (80%)

  • Lead design, development, and deployment of AI/ML, Deep Learning, and Data Science solutions for client projects.
  • Architect scalable, production-ready ML systems, pipelines, and APIs.
  • Mentor and guide engineering teams, ensuring technical excellence and adoption of best practices.
  • Stay updated on the latest advancements in AI/ML, deep learning, and related technologies, incorporating them into solutions.
  • Drive end-to-end delivery from problem definition, data exploration, model development, validation, deployment, and monitoring.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including data engineers, software engineers, and product managers.
  • Ensure project delivery is on time, within budget, and aligned with client expectations.

Business Development & Client Engagement (20%)

  • Partner with business teams to identify new opportunities for AI/ML engagements with clients.
  • Participate in client presentations, pre-sales discussions, and proposal development.
  • Understand client pain points, translate business needs into AI/ML solutions, and create value-driven roadmaps.
  • Act as a thought leader and trusted advisor for clients on AI/ML trends, strategy, and adoption.

Requirements

Required Skills & Experience

  • Proven experience (10+ years)  in AI/ML engineering, with at least 3–4 years in a leadership/principal role.
  • Strong expertise in:
  • Programming Languages:  Python, R, Java, Scala, C++ (Python preferred).
  • Frameworks & Libraries:  TensorFlow, PyTorch, Keras, Scikit-learn, Hugging Face, OpenAI APIs, XGBoost, LightGBM.
  • Deep Learning:  CNNs, RNNs, LSTMs, Transformers, GANs, foundation models.
  • ML Ops & Deployment:  MLflow, Kubeflow, TensorRT, Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD for ML.
  • Hands-on experience deploying ML models in  cloud environments  (GCP, AWS, Azure)
  • Proven expertise in  forecasting and time-series modeling , with hands-on experience building and deploying solutions for demand planning, anomaly detection, and predictive analytics.
  • Experience in  designing and integrating Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) pipelines  for enterprise-scale AI solutions, leveraging LLMs and vector databases.
  • Excellent client-facing skills: able to explain technical solutions in business terms and influence C-level stakeholders.
  • Strong track record of project delivery in applied AI domains such as NLP, computer vision, recommendation systems, predictive analytics, or generative AI.
  • ​Ability to balance hands-on coding with strategic leadership and mentoring.

Desired Attributes

  • Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to identify and shape new opportunities.
  • Exceptional communication and presentation skills for diverse audiences (technical & non-technical).
  • Passion for continuous learning and staying ahead of AI/ML innovation.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with global teams.

What We Offer

  • Opportunity to lead cutting-edge AI/ML projects with high-impact outcomes.
  • Client-facing exposure across industries
  • A culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning.
  • Competitive compensation and growth opportunities in both technical and leadership tracks.

About Infoya

IT Services and IT Consulting
51-200

Infoya is a pioneering consulting firm, collaborating with visionary leaders to achieve outsized business impact. We are focused on following areas of business transformation space:

Innovation serves as our starting point. We recognize that the landscape of technology is ever-evolving, presenting both opportunities and obstacles. By continually seeking out innovative solutions and exploring cutting-edge technologies, we position ourselves at the forefront of the industry, ready to address the unique needs and challenges faced by our clients.

Transformation follows closely behind. In today’s digital age, the ability to adapt and evolve is crucial for businesses seeking to thrive in a competitive landscape. At Infoya, we work hand-in-hand with our clients to facilitate transformative change, guiding them through strategic shifts in technology, processes, and culture that are essential for long-term success.

Ultimately, our goal is to solve the problems that our clients face. Whether it’s streamlining operations, improving cybersecurity measures, or enhancing customer experiences, we leverage our expertise and experience to deliver practical, effective solutions that address the root causes of our clients’ challenges and drive tangible results.

In summary, at Infoya, our approach to IT consultancy is guided by a clear and sequential process: we look for innovative solutions, transform our clients’ operations, and ultimately, solve the problems that stand in the way of their success.