Applied Machine Learning Specialist

POSITION SUMMARY

As an Applied Machine Learning Specialist, you will contribute to developing reusable software to apply and scale research breakthroughs in machine learning and AI. You will collaborate with some of the best and brightest AI engineering team members and data scientists at Vector and leading industry and health organizations. You will also collaborate with some of the best and brightest machine learning researchers.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Deliver software and models for AI development projects following an agile methodology with teams that can include Vector Applied ML Specialists, Applied ML Scientists, professional staff, researchers, graduate students, and industry sponsors;

• Design and develop reference applications and model templates that apply AI research to real-world problems using public and private data sets, providing software for training, testing, operating, and updating models;

• Design, develop, and contribute to open-source software that applies AI research techniques to common problems;

• Mentor sponsor AI engineering team members and student researchers on industry collaboration projects that apply AI research to shared problems, mentoring on engineering best practices, and assisting with operational issues;

• Develop prototypes and proofs of concept;

• Report and present software development outcomes for team efforts including demos, status, and results;

• Lead interns and manage their scope of work;

• Act as technical lead for multiple projects and deliver projects in collaborative settings; and,

• Other related duties as assigned from time to time.

KEY SUCCESS MEASURES

• Tools and MVP implementations developed by the AI engineering team have a high degree of adoption. The software developed is extensible, easy to use, and has a high degree of utility;

• Research engineering projects are delivered successfully, with high-quality implementations. Vector researchers recognize the key role played by the Applied ML Specialist in scaling their research; and,

• Applied projects are delivered successfully, with high-quality MVP implementations. Vector partners, including SMEs, recognize the key role played by the Applied ML Specialist in accelerating their AI adoption.

PROFILE OF THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, mathematics, electrical engineering, or related discipline; Master's degree preferred; 

• 2+ years of experience in machine learning, developing, and deploying predictive models and optimizing algorithms;

• Experience applying machine learning research to novel problems and data sets;

• Demonstrated experience in machine learning and/or statistics;

• Demonstrated data engineering background working with messy real-world data;

• Demonstrated analytical skills to identify signal in data and feasibility of prediction;

• Knowledge and experience of Python and preferably C/C++ and C#;

• Software engineering background with experience in production deployment is preferred;

• Experience working on teams that land high-quality software successfully in production is preferred;

• Experience leading technical scope for multiple projects;

• Experience working with interns and guiding their work for achieving deliverables;

• Experience with parameter and architecture tuning of deep learning algorithms is preferred;

• Experience in leading open-source deep learning software frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow, CUDA) is preferred; and,

• User interaction/design expertise with Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) engineering is considered an asset.

TOTAL REWARDS: The expected salary for this position will be $100,600 - $125,800 per year, plus benefits if applicable. The final salary offer will reflect the successful candidate's experience, skills, and qualifications, in alignment with the Vector Institute's Compensation Policy and may differ from above.

The Vector Institute’s Total Rewards approach extends beyond traditional compensation and benefits. Full-time employees are eligible for a comprehensive suite of supports that recognize and value employees, including vacation time, floater days, GRRSP, a Health Spending Account, a Summer Hours program, and flexible work arrangements. 

POSITION STATUS: This posting is for two existing vacancies.

INCLUSION AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT: Vector believes AI powers possibility by advancing cutting-edge research and translating it into real-world impact through collaboration with research, industry, and government. Vector is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture that reflects its values.

The Vector Institute welcomes applications from all qualified candidates, including those who are Indigenous, 2SLGBTQIA+, racialized persons/visible minorities, women, and people with disabilities.

If you require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment or selection process, please contact hr@vectorinstitute.ai. The Vector Institute team will be happy to work with you to ensure your experience is as inclusive and accessible as possible.

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