About the role

AI Automation Engineer designing and deploying AI-driven solutions for operational efficiency at ShyftLabs. Developing scalable automation pipelines and optimizing workflows using LLMs, OCR, and NLP technologies.

Responsibilities

Design and implement AI automation pipelines using Python (FastAPI, LangChain, spaCy) or Node.js (LLM API wrappers, task automation frameworks).
Build and optimize OCR-based data extraction systems for invoices, receipts, and other unstructured documents, integrating semantic search and rule-based classification workflows.
Develop custom AI agents for reconciliation, tagging, and anomaly detection across financial and operational datasets.
Fine-tune and orchestrate large language models (LLMs) for document understanding, summarization, and context-aware entity or workflow matching.
Deploy scalable inference pipelines on GCP Vertex AI, AWS Lambda, or Dockerized microservices, ensuring reliability and cost efficiency.
Integrate AI results into user-facing workflows via interactive dashboards, APIs, or automation tools, enabling seamless user adoption.
Monitor and maintain model performance through automated evaluation frameworks, triggering retraining pipelines based on data drift or performance degradation.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (data, DevOps, and product) to ensure AI automation solutions align with business goals and compliance standards.

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or related field.
Proficiency in **Python or Node.js**, with hands-on experience in **FastAPI, LangChain, or spaCy**.
Strong understanding of **OCR, NLP, semantic search, and LLM-based automation**.
Experience deploying solutions on **AWS, GCP, or containerized (Docker/Kubernetes) environments**.
Familiarity with **vector databases (e.g., Pinecone, FAISS, Weaviate)** and **prompt orchestration frameworks**.
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to translate business needs into scalable technical solutions.

Comprehensive Benefits: We cover 100% of health, dental, and vision insurance premiums for you and your dependents which means no out-of-pocket costs. Eligibility starts from day one itself.
Access extensive learning and development resources to keep leveling up your skills.
Hybrid Flexibility: Enjoy a hybrid model with 4 days per week in our Toronto office.
Downtown Toronto Office: Work in the heart of the city.