Senior Machine Learning Engineer, GFT
City : TORONTO, Ontario, Canada
Category : Technology | Analytics | Research
Industry : Financial/Banking
Employer : RBC
Job Summary
Job Description
What is the opportunity?
Are you a talented, creative, and results-driven professional who thrives on delivering high-performing applications. Come join us!
Global Functions Technology (GFT) is part of RBC’s Technology and Operations division. GFT’s impact is far-reaching as we collaborate with partners from across the company to deliver innovative and transformative IT solutions. Our clients represent Risk, Finance, HR, CAO, Audit, Legal, Compliance, Financial Crime, Capital Markets, Personal and Commercial Banking and Wealth Management. We also lead the development of digital tools and platforms to enhance collaboration.
Our team is focused on the design, development and deployment of capabilities that enable the end-to-end delivery of the Enterprise ESG framework. Senior Machine Learning and Data Engineer is responsible for developing application for large-scale data processing and analysis. You will work with all stakeholders to design best in class technology solutions. We value positive attitude, willingness to learn, open communication, teamwork, and commitment to clean, secure and well-tested code.
As a Machine Learning Engineer, you will be a part of the IDEA team, developing applications for large-scale data processing and analysis performing data modeling and building the data infrastructure that powers effective decision-making. You will be working in a cross functional team that supports various businesses and you will have an opportunity to work with different kinds of datasets. You will collaborate with other developers and business partners to deliver medium – high complexity initiatives aligned with IDEA and GFT strategic objectives.
What will you do?
Productionize, optimize ML based or any other advanced analytics models and algorithms tailored to address precise business challenges.
A/B testing with renewed change management, and iteratively improve model accuracy and overall solution efficiency.
E2E technical competency including conducting data analysis, data preprocessing, and feature engineering to prepare datasets for model training.
Work alongside data scientists, quantitative analysts, software engineers, data engineers, and domain experts to collect requirements and establish project goals.
Document machine learning processes, methodologies, and results to facilitate knowledge sharing and collaboration.
What do you need to succeed?
Must Have
Have a minimum of 5 years of experience in software development, with a strong focus on Python programming. Experience in working with cross-functional teams to deliver results
Possess professional working experience with LLMs, RAG, transformers, TensorFlow, PyTorch, BERT and cross encoding models
Having demonstrated a solid foundation in data structures, algorithms, and software engineering principles, with a track record of developing high-quality, maintainable code. Should be familiar with recent LLMs and development frameworks, i.e. OpenAI, Llama, Mistral, LangChain etc.
Proven Machine Learning industry experience, preferably at scale. Prior experience with transfer learning and model modifications.
Excellent problem-solving skills, while exhibiting high enthusiasm to tackle complex challenges in AI/ML development and deployment.
Are enthusiastic about working in a fast-paced, innovative environment, contributing to a team that aims to make a significant impact in the banking and finance technology space
Database and programming languages experience and data manipulation and integration skills using (one or more) SQL, NoSQL Databases, or similar tools is required
Possess good understanding on leveraging Azure's AI and machine learning services to deploy, monitor, and maintain ML models, ensuring high availability and performance.
Nice to Have
Knowledge of machine learning and data science concepts and tools.
Knowledge of any other programming languages such as Javascript or Java
Understanding and passion for machine learning/AI
Experience working with at least one of Snowflake, PostgreSQL, and/or other DBMS platforms
What’s in it for you?
We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.
A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, commissions, and stock where applicable
Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
A world-class training program in financial services
Opportunities to do challenging work, to take on progressively greater accountabilities and to building close relationships with clients
Access to a variety of job opportunities across business and geographies.
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Job Skills
Big Data Management, Cloud Computing, Database Development, Data Mining, Data Warehousing (DW), ETL Processing, Quality Management, Requirements Analysis, Software Product Management, Waterfall Project ManagementAdditional Job Details
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