Applied AI Engineer

Job Offer: Applied AI Engineer

Location: Montreal

Work Mode: Hybrid (3 days per week in office)

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What we will accomplish together:

You will join a team dedicated to accelerating Generative AI adoption within a major organization. You will help design, prototype, and integrate high-impact AI solutions that improve productivity, automation, and decision-making.

Your mission (should you choose to accept it!):

Develop and implement robust, reusable Generative AI solutions that address business needs.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Understanding business requirements and translating them into AI solutions
• Developing proofs of concept, prototypes, and reference applications
• Building AI assistants, copilots, and agentic workflows
• Implementing RAG solutions using vector databases and semantic search
• Developing APIs, integrations, and enterprise connectors
• Performing testing, evaluation, and performance optimization of AI solutions
• Collaborating with AI platform, security, and governance teams

Your future team:

You will work within an Applied AI team partnering closely with business and technology stakeholders.

Your Tech Stack:

• Python
• LangGraph
• LangChain
• Semantic Kernel
• OpenAI SDK
• Vector Databases
• Azure or AWS
• GitHub / CI-CD / Containers

Your profile:

• 3 to 5 years of software engineering experience
• 1 to 3 years of experience developing Generative AI applications, assistants, or intelligent automation solutions
• Strong Python and API development skills
• Hands-on experience with LLMs, RAG, embeddings, and semantic search
• Experience with AI agents and workflow orchestration
• Familiarity with Azure or AWS environments
• Understanding of Responsible AI, governance, and security practices
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills

Astek Benefits

• Group insurance from day one, with Astek Canada covering 50% of premiums
• Retirement savings plan available after 3 months of service
• Employer matching contribution of up to $2,000 per year according to plan terms
• 3 weeks of vacation for 1 to 3 years of recognized experience
• 4 weeks of vacation after 3 years of recognized experience
• Option to purchase 1 additional week of vacation per year
• 3 personal days after 3 months of seniority
• Ability to work remotely from abroad for up to 5 weeks per year, subject to applicable policies
• Phone and/or internet reimbursement up to $75 per month
• Reimbursement of eligible transportation expenses up to the STM Zone A rate
• Annual reimbursement of $500 for sports activities
• Annual allowance of $500 for computer equipment or office equipment
• Social activities and regular networking events
• Access to offices in Montreal, Toronto, and Vancouver
• Employee referral program
• Customized training
• Reimbursement of certain job-related certifications
• Reimbursement of professional association fees when related to the position
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and telemedicine

Let's Meet!

• Did you recognize yourself in this opportunity and does Astek appeal to you?
• Apply directly to this posting so that Marc-Olivier, our Talent Acquisition Specialist, can contact you for an initial discussion.
• Sarah, your future Manager, will then invite you to discuss this opportunity, your background, and your expectations!

Why Join Us

• Joining Astek means choosing:
• An experience accelerator where every assignment is an opportunity to grow
• Access to numerous technically exciting projects for our clients and internal initiatives
• Personalized support for a tailored career path
• Continuous learning through our internal training academy
• A friendly and inclusive workplace supported by certified HR practices

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Astek Canada

Since 1999, Astek Canada has specialized in IT consulting and engineering services, successfully supporting clients in their development strategies.

Astek Canada employs more than 600 professionals across Montreal, Toronto, and Vancouver. With innovation at the heart of digital transformation, Astek Canada helps organizations successfully navigate and accelerate their digital transformation journeys.