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Senior Software Test Engineer
Coursera
Toronto, ON
As a Senior Software Test Engineer (Test Infrastructure and Tooling) at Coursera, you’ll play a key role in helping teams produce high-quality software for millions of learners across the…
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Engineering Lead, Quality
Vancity
Toronto, ON · Vancouver, BC
- $113,000 to $153,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
As a Engineering Lead, Quality, you will play a senior technical role responsible for ensuring the quality, reliability, and performance of member-facing platforms through hands-on…
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Sr Guidewire Developer -PolicyCenter
Aviva
Markham, ON
As a Senior Guidewire PolicyCenter Developer, you will be responsible for the design, configuration, and development of PolicyCenter solutions that support Aviva’s core policy lifecycle.…
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Guidewire Rating Developer
Aviva Canada
Markham, Ontario
- Full-time
…components within Guidewire PolicyCenter. You will collaborate with senior developers, architects, and actuarial partners to support our modernization and cloud transformation initiatives…
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Technical Specialist, Senior - Vital Software
Hitachi
Toronto, ON · (RSBU) Toronto
- Full-time
The Senior Software Technical Specialist leads the design, development, integration, and testing of complex operationally critical and safety-critical software systems within the railway…
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Senior Full Stack Engineer, App Runtime
Snowflake
Toronto, Ontario
- $245,250 to $295,250 CAD / year
- Full-time
As a Senior Full Stack Engineer, you will drive initiatives that span our product areas and tech stack. It’s a high-impact role - you will work on an early-stage, public-preview product.…
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Senior Frontend Engineer
Forma.ai
Toronto, Ontario
- $140,000 to $175,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
Reporting to the VP of Engineering the Senior Frontend Engineer will play a key role in building, evolving, and scaling Forma’s customer-facing and internal operations experiences.
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Associate AI Software Engineer
VoiceValet
Vancouver, British Columbia
- $60,000 to $80,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
You'll work on real production voice AI systems from day one, with mentorship from our leadership team and senior engineers. This is hands-on engineering with immediate impact – features…
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Senior SDET (IC4) - Senior Software Engineer in Test
Emburse Chrome River
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
Emburse is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to join our engineering team. In this role, you will bridge the gap between software…
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Senior Software Engineer - Full Stack
Emburse Chrome River
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
Minimum of 6 years’ professional experience in Java development
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Senior Software Engineer (Back-end/Server)
Trulioo
Vancouver, BC · Toronto, ON
- $130,000 to $200,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
Our offices support a hybrid model and staff typically work three days per week at a hub location · This will be a full-time, permanent position, ideally working out of the Vancouver office on a hybrid model (3-days per week in the office)
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Senior Software Engineer
Catallyse
Remote, Canada
- $110,000 to $160,000 USD / year
- Full-time
- Remote
Backend: Python, Java, Kotlin, Go + DevOps/API/infra comfort
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Principal Software Engineer - AI
Boomi
Vancouver, British Columbia
- Full-time
As a Principal Software Engineer, you will be a technical leader driving the design and implementation of complex backend systems at scale. You will set technical direction, guide team…
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Senior Test Automation Engineer – AI Testing
Cognizant
Montreal, QC
- Full-time
…comparables. Maîtrise des langages de programmation, notamment Java et Python, ainsi qu’une expertise avérée dans la mise en œuvre de cadres d’automatisation. Expérience concrète en…
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Java Software Engineer
Aptonet
Vancouver, BC
- Contract
We are seeking an Intermediate Software Engineer to join our team in Vancouver, BC, and help build innovative generative AI capabilities across Planview products. In this role, you will…
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Principal Data Science and AI Engineer
RBC
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
As a Principal AI Engineer, you will be at the helm of developing, deploying, and owning the strategic direction of advanced AI systems, including autonomous AI agents that leverage and…
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Senior Software Engineer, AI Platform
eBay
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
…faster while maintaining high quality and performance. As a Senior Software Engineer – Backend, you will architect and develop core platform services, solving complex technical problems and…
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Senior Full Stack Developer – Generative AI & Autonomous Agents - Toronto, Canada - Hybrid (10038)
Extreme Networks
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
We are seeking an experienced Senior Full Stack Developer with deep expertise in backend systems (Java, Python, microservices) and modern UI frameworks (Angular, React) to join our…
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Staff Software Engineer, Fullstack
Fivetran
Toronto, ON
Able to work in-person in our Toronto office 2 days per week
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Senior Agentic Software Engineer
Lantern
Edmonton, AB
As a Senior Software Modernization Engineer, you'll work directly with enterprise software engineering organizations to help modernize applications, improve developer productivity,…
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Staff Software Engineer - UI Platform
Okta
Toronto, ON
…We are looking for an experienced full stack Staff Software Engineer (with a focus on UI) who is passionate about building large-scale, mission-critical infrastructure in a fast-paced agile…
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Tech Lead, Software Development
Univeris
Toronto, Ontario
- $100,000 to $130,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
At Univeris, a Software Development Technical Team Lead is a hands-on senior software engineer and people manager, accountable for the technical design, development, quality of…
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Senior Platform Engineer
Scalar
Remote, Canada
- $150,000 to $250,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
- Remote
SDK generation - turning a customer's OpenAPI document into type-safe client libraries across TypeScript, Python, Go, PHP, Java, and Ruby, with code samples and automated GitHub sync
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Senior Staff Software Engineer - Mobile(Android)
Capital One
Toronto, Ontario
- $202,400 to $231,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
161 Bay Street (93021), Canada, Toronto,Toronto, Ontario,Senior Staff Software Engineer - Mobile(Android)
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Senior Technical Support Analyst
Verily
Remote, Canada
- Full-time
- Remote
…across a number of program offerings. As a Sr Software Support Engineer, you will work closely with internal stakeholders to identify, reproduce, troubleshoot and resolve deep technical…

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Principal Data Science and AI Engineer

Toronto, ON, Canada

Full-time

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Job type: Full-time
Listed closing date: Oct 31, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: Sep 9, 2026

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Job Description

What is the opportunity?

Are you ready to lead transformative AI initiatives and drive innovation at enterprise scale? Do you excel in environments of rapid technological advancement and thrive on solving complex, high-impact challenges? Are you passionate about shaping the future of businesses through cutting-edge AI solutions and influencing organizational strategy?

As a Principal AI Engineer, you will be at the helm of developing, deploying, and owning the strategic direction of advanced AI systems, including autonomous AI agents that leverage and fine-tune large language models (LLMs) and other deep learning technologies. This role offers a unique opportunity to define the technical roadmap, drive enterprise-wide adoption, and lead the design and implementation of intelligent systems that redefine how we operate and deliver value. You will provide technical leadership across multiple squads and domains, advise senior leadership on AI strategy and investment priorities, and be accountable for the measurable business impact of AI platform capabilities. This is your chance to engage with state-of-the-art AI technologies, influence organizational direction at the executive level, and make a lasting impact on the industry.This role is designed for a visionary technical leader who is passionate about advancing AI technologies and driving meaningful, measurable change. If you are ready to take on this challenge, we invite you to join us and shape the future of AI and Advice Center at RBC.

What will you do?

Lead the Design and Development of Platform Services for Autonomous AI Agents

Engineer, design, and enable the development of platform services that enable autonomous AI agents to interact with infrastructure systems like OpenShift, SQL Server, Apigee, Kafka, Elasticsearch, etc.
Design APIs and natural language interfaces for AI agents to perform tasks like diagnostics, remediation, and maintenance.
Integrate data (Metrics, Events, Logs, Traces) to power AI-driven anomaly detection and automation.
Drive AI experiments from proof-of-concept through production deployment, establishing LLMOps practices, model governance, and lifecycle management frameworks.

Strategic Ownership and Roadmap

Define and own the 12–18 month technical roadmap for AI platform services, aligning with organizational priorities and business objectives.
Evaluate build-vs-buy decisions for AI infrastructure components, tooling, and vendor selection.
Influence organizational investment priorities through technical analysis, competitive landscape assessment, and strategic recommendations.
Accountable for the success, adoption, and ROI of AI platform capabilities across the enterprise.
Define and track KPIs for AI-driven solutions, reporting outcomes to senior leadership.

AI-Driven Innovation to Serve Intelligent Advice Center

Optimize platform services for generative AI models and autonomous workflows.
Apply AI techniques like reinforcement learning and transfer learning to enhance Advisor and Client experience.
Experiment with emerging AI technologies to elevate digital channels, advisor and client interaction management and optimize client experience.
Establish standards for responsible AI, model governance, and ethical AI practices across the organization.

Provide Technical Leadership and Executive Influence

Lead architecture design, code reviews, and technical discussions for high-quality platform solutions.
Bridge platform teams and AI squads to ensure seamless integration and alignment across multiple domains.
Promote best practices for platform management, AI integration, and automation across teams.
Make high-impact technical decisions on architecture, tooling, and vendor selection with enterprise-wide implications.
Act as the final technical escalation point for complex AI system issues.
Own technical risk assessment for AI initiatives and communicate risk posture to leadership.
Advise senior leadership (VP+/SVP) on AI strategy, capabilities, and emerging opportunities.
Present to executive steering committees on technical direction, progress, and business impact.

Ensure Operational Excellence

Implement monitoring frameworks to ensure reliable AI-driven workflows at enterprise scale.
Address scalability and resilience challenges in advice centers integrated with AI agents.
Enforce security, compliance, and data privacy standards across platform operations for AC.
Establish SLAs and reliability targets for AI-powered systems, ensuring accountability for uptime and performance.

Talent Development and Organizational Impact

Mentor team members, fostering a culture of innovation and technical excellence across the engineering organization.
Participate in hiring decisions and shape talent strategy for AI engineering teams.
Define competency frameworks and career paths for AI engineers at all levels.
Raise the technical bar across the engineering organization through standards, guidelines, and technical leadership.
Document and share knowledge on platform enablement and AI integration processes.
Represent DPD team in internal and external forums, showcasing the impact of platform initiatives.
Publish thought leadership, contribute to internal tech radar, and represent the organization at industry conferences.

What do you need to succeed?

Must-Have:

Specialized AI Skills:

Agentic AI Architecture - Design and orchestrate multi-step autonomous AI agents with tool use, memory, planning, and guardrails (e.g., ReAct, function calling, agent loops, human-in-the-loop patterns)
LLM Engineering & Optimization - Prompt engineering at scale, RAG pipeline design, fine-tuning, embedding strategies, context window management, model evaluation, and cost/latency optimization for production workloads, vector databases, knowledge graphs, data chunking strategies, grounding datasets, and feedback loops for continuous model improvement
AI Strategy & Enterprise Enablement - Translate business problems into AI solution architectures, evaluate model/vendor trade-offs (open-source vs. proprietary, build vs. buy), define responsible AI standards, and drive organizational AI adoption beyond individual productivity

Educational Background:

Bachelor's or Master's or preferably PhD degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field.

Software Development Expertise:

Proficiency in Python, Java, or C++ with a strong grasp of software engineering principles.

Platform Integration Knowledge:

Experience with enterprise platforms like OpenShift, SQL Server, Apigee, Kafka, Elasticsearch, and cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).
Familiarity with AC tools, Digital and Conversational banking and automated operations workflows.

AI Integration Skills:

Hands-on experience with generative AI and large language models (LLMs).
Expertise in NLP techniques and programmatic API usage of LLMs.
Experience establishing LLMOps pipelines and model lifecycle management.

Strategic and Business Acumen:

Demonstrated ability to translate technical capabilities into business outcomes and ROI.
Experience defining technical roadmaps and influencing investment decisions.
Track record of delivering AI initiatives with measurable enterprise-wide impact.

Leadership and Collaboration:

Strong communication skills to simplify technical concepts for executive and non-technical audiences.
Proven ability to lead agile teams and drive cross-functional collaboration across multiple squads and domains.
Experience advising VP+ leadership and presenting to executive steering committees.
Track record of hiring, developing, and retaining top engineering talent.

Nice to Have:

Expertise in reinforcement learning, autonomous agents, or advanced AI techniques.
Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code tools like Terraform, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines.
Certifications in AI/ML or contributions to open-source projects or top-tier publications.
Industry speaking engagements or published thought leadership in AI/ML domains.

What's in it for you?

Work on groundbreaking AI projects that have a significant impact on the industry.
Be part of a forward-thinking team that values creativity and innovation.
Opportunities for continuous learning through training, workshops, and conferences.
Mentorship programs and career development plans to help you reach your goals.
Attractive salary and benefits package that rewards your expertise and contributions.
Performance bonuses and recognition programs.

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Job Skills

Artificial Intelligence (AI), Big Data Management, Data Mining, Data Science, Decision Making, Machine Learning (ML), Natural Language Processing (NLP), Predictive Analytics, Python (Programming Language), Statistical Analysis

Additional Job Details

Address:

RBC WATERPARK PLACE, 88 QUEENS QUAY W:TORONTO

City:

Toronto

Country:

Canada

Work hours/week:

37.5

Employment Type:

Full time

Platform:

PERSONAL & COMMERCIAL BANKING

Job Type:

Regular

Pay Type:

Salaried

Posted Date:

2026-09-09

Application Deadline:

2026-10-31

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

Our Employment Opportunities

At RBC, we are guided by living shared values of Client First, Integrity, Collaboration, Respect and Excellence and winning together as One RBC. We believe an inclusive workplace that has diverse perspectives is core to our continued growth as one of the largest and most successful banks in the world. Maintaining a workplace where our employees feel supported to perform at their best, effectively collaborate, drive innovation, and grow professionally helps to bring our Purpose to life and create value for our clients and communities. RBC strives to deliver this through policies and programs intended to foster a workplace based on respect, belonging and opportunity for all.

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Responsibilities

Lead the design and development of platform services for autonomous AI agents and define the 12-18 month technical roadmap. Provide executive-level technical leadership and advise senior leadership on AI strategy, investment priorities, and operational excellence.

Requirements

Requires a degree in Computer Science or related field with deep expertise in Agentic AI, LLM optimization, and enterprise platform integration. Must have a proven track record of translating technical AI capabilities into business ROI and leading cross-functional engineering teams.

Skills

Agentic AI Architecture
LLM Engineering
RAG Pipeline Design
Prompt Engineering
Python
Java
C++
OpenShift
Kafka
Elasticsearch
NLP
LLMOps
Vector Databases
Knowledge Graphs
AI Strategy
Technical Leadership

Benefits

Attractive salary and benefits package
Performance bonuses
Recognition programs
Training, workshops, and conferences
Mentorship programs
Career development plans

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Keywords

Artificial Intelligence
Machine Learning
Large Language Models
LLMs
Autonomous Agents
NLP
RAG
LLMOps
Python
Java
C++
OpenShift
SQL Server
Apigee
Kafka
Elasticsearch
AWS
Azure
GCP
Vector Databases
Knowledge Graphs
Reinforcement Learning
Transfer Learning
Terraform
Kubernetes
CI/CD
Data Science
Predictive Analytics
Big Data Management
Banking

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