Senior AI Applications Developer at Mila leading backend architecture and integrating advanced AI models. Working collaboratively across teams to develop robust AI applications.
Responsibilities
Design, develop, and evolve backend architectures (Python, FastAPI, APIs).
Lead the integration of advanced AI models (LLMs, agents, RAG, embeddings, vector databases).
Define, optimize, and oversee AI pipelines and distributed systems.
Promote and enforce software engineering best practices (testing, CI/CD, architecture, documentation).
Actively participate in code reviews, technology choices, and quality improvements.
Mentor, advise, and support less-experienced developers.
Contribute to the reliability, performance, and security of deployed applications.
Collaborate with researchers, engineers, designers, and project managers to align products with user needs.
Document architectures, data flows, technical decisions, and shared modules.
Contribute to the development of internal tools and reusable components for the AI ecosystem.
Maintain strategic awareness of developments in GenAI, LLMOps, RAG, and new agent architectures.
Requirements
Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Applied Mathematics, AI, or a related field.
Minimum of 5 to 7 years of software development experience, including significant backend experience.
Excellent command of Python, APIs, database integrations, and distributed services.
Strong skills in software architecture, service design, and best practices (testing, CI/CD, performance).
Practical experience with LLMs, RAG, agents, embeddings, or vector databases.
Ability to operate in a multidisciplinary environment and lead technical initiatives.
Excellent proficiency in French and English.
Benefits
The opportunity to contribute to a unique mission with significant impact;
A comprehensive group insurance plan (health, dental, disability, life, travel insurance, and additional coverages);
An employee and family assistance program;
Access to telemedicine services;
A vacation policy offering a base of 20 days of annual leave from the date of hire;
A retirement savings plan with a minimum employer contribution of 4%;
A generous flexible benefits allowance allowing you to customize your benefits according to what supports your well-being. You can select and combine options such as lifestyle credits, enhanced insurance, additional vacation days, and increased employer retirement contributions;
Flexible hours, summer hours, and the option for remote work;
A workplace in the heart of Little Italy, in the trendy Mile-Ex neighborhood, close to public transit;
A team of experts in their fields—passionate and engaging people;
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