Lead Machine Learning Engineer at Datatonic, shaping AI and Data solutions for global businesses. Oversee ML project delivery and mentor engineering talent remotely from Canada.
Responsibilities
Act as the lead technical authority in high-stakes engagements
Partner with the commercial team to architect winning solutions
Lead the delivery of enterprise-grade systems such as GenAI agents, real-time recommendation engines, or predictive maintenance models
Own the complete technical lifecycle for projects, designing end-to-end ML architectures on GCP and implementing robust MLOps pipelines
Collaborate with the Head of Delivery to define the technical DNA of ML practice, evolving best practices
Spearhead the development of internal accelerators and reusable frameworks
Formally mentor and coach junior and mid-level engineers through code reviews and technical guidance
Requirements
7+ years of professional experience in machine learning and software engineering
At least 2 years in a formal or informal leadership capacity (e.g., tech lead, project lead, or senior mentor)
Proven ability to architect and deploy scalable, production-grade ML solutions on a major cloud platform (GCP is a significant asset)
Hands-on experience with Infrastructure-as-Code tools (e.g., Terraform) and designing for distributed computing
Deep, hands-on expertise in Python for backend ML systems
Mastery of software engineering best practices (e.g., clean architecture, robust testing, CI/CD)
Ability to design and build REST APIs (e.g., using Flask/FastAPI)
Proficient in SQL for complex data manipulation
Exceptional ability to communicate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences (C-level stakeholders to junior engineers)
Benefits
20 days of paid vacation per calendar year
Public Holidays for your Province of Residence
5 Wellness days (sickness, personal time, mental health)
5 Lifestyle days (religious events, volunteer day, sick day)
Matching Group Retirement Savings Plan after 3 months
Competitive Group Insurance plan on Day 1 - individual premium paid 100%!
Virtual Medicine and Family Assistance Program - 100% employer-paid!
Home office budget - We are 100% remote!
CAD $70/month for internet/phone expenses
CAD $1,500 every 3 years for tech accessories and office equipment (monitor, keyboard, mouse, desk, etc.) starting on Day 1
Company-supplied MacBook Pro or Air
CAD $400/year for books, relevant app subscriptions or an e-reader.
Opportunities for paid certifications
Opportunities for professional and personal learning through Udemy Business
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