Principal Software Developer, AI

The successful candidate will work with AI research teams to turn cutting-edge AI models into commercial products, leveraging their technical expertise and leadership skills to drive the development and deployment of AI solutions. You will play a critical role in turning cutting-edge AI research into real-world solutions. The fast pace of product releases in this field means that there is always something new and exciting to work on, which keeps the role engaging and challenging. By combining digital marketing and AI, you have the potential to make a significant impact on the way businesses interact with their customers and make data-driven decisions. 

The role will be reporting to the Vice President of Engineering. 

Responsibilities:

• Understand the AI research models and their intended use cases, having a deep understanding of the models' underlying algorithms, as well as their strengths and limitations
• Work closely with the AI research teams to ensure that the models are translated into productized software in a way that is feasible and meets the needs of the end-users
• Design and implement the software product, taking into account the requirements of the end-users, performance, scalability, and reliability
• Ensure that the product meets high standards of quality and performance, and that it is tested thoroughly
• Manage the entire software development lifecycle of AI products, from design and development to testing, deployment, and maintenance
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior staff, helping them to develop their technical skills
• Be responsible for managing the overall software architecture of building, deploying, and managing AI models
• Stay up-to-date with the latest developments, technologies, and trends in the rapidly evolving field of AI

Qualifications:

• Deep understanding of AI technologies, including machine learning (ML), computer vision, and natural language processing and generation
• Strong programming skills in at least one programming language well-suited for building and deploying AI models (we use Python) plus experience with ML libraries (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn, and Keras)
• Knowledge of statistical skills required for ML applications (probability distributions, regression analysis, Bayesian Statistics, hypothesis testing, dimensionality reduction, data pre-processing and model evaluation)
• Able to collaborate effectively with AI research teams, product management, and other cross-functional teams
• Experience in developing commercial software products, including experience with product design, development, and launch
• Knowledge of cloud computing and deployment platforms and ability to deploy AI models on the cloud (we use Google Cloud Platform)
• Ability to troubleshoot complex software issues and identify creative solutions to problems
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and cross-functional teams
• Work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment and handle multiple priorities simultaneously
• Be detail-oriented and have a strong commitment to delivering high-quality solutions

The base pay range for this position is CAD $220,000-$270,000/year, which can include additional on-target commission pay/bonus. The base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Stock options and other incentive pay may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, depending on the position ultimately offered.