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Senior Machine Learning Engineer

Starboard Recruitment - 8 Jobs
Vancouver, BC
Posted 2 days ago
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Full-time
Executive

Follow Starboard Recruitment on LinkedIn for ongoing job opportunities, market updates and advice: https://www.linkedin.com/company/starboard-recruitmentOpportunity is with one of Canada's fastest growing, well-funded, Series-B tech startups in the AI / ML domain. Starboard Recruitment, on behalf of our client, is searching for an experienced Sr Machine Learning Engineer.Our team will reach out to qualified candidates and discuss in further detail.Key Responsibilities
  • AI Strategy Development – Partner with the Director of R&D to define and execute the company's AI strategy, focusing on geoscientific applications.

  • Full-Cycle ML Leadership – Manage all aspects of the machine learning lifecycle, from data preprocessing to model deployment and performance monitoring, ensuring a streamlined and effective process.

  • Innovative ML Architectures – Design and implement a broad spectrum of machine learning solutions, spanning computer vision, time series forecasting, and geospatial data analysis, while integrating cutting-edge technologies and methodologies.

  • MLOps Best Practices – Drive the adoption of robust MLOps frameworks, including CI/CD pipelines for ML models, to enable smooth and scalable AI deployments.

  • AI Infrastructure & Optimization – Enhance AI infrastructure and workflows, focusing on performance, scalability, data pipeline efficiency, and automation across all ML processes.

  • Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration – Work closely with data engineers, scientists, and geoscientists to establish a well-integrated, end-to-end ML ecosystem within the company.

  • Continuous AI Advancement – Regularly improve the efficiency, reliability, and impact of AI-driven systems through iterative optimizations and refinements.

  • Geospatial ML Expertise – Familiarity with geospatial databases such as PostGIS and GeoPandas is highly desirable.

Qualifications

Experience:

  • At least 7 years of hands-on experience in machine learning engineering, with a strong record of successfully deploying ML solutions into production environments.

Technical Proficiency:

  • Expert-level Python programming skills and deep knowledge of ML frameworks, including PyTorch, scikit-learn, and inference engines like ONNX Runtime and OpenVINO.

  • Strong grasp of various ML algorithms, architectures, and their real-world applications.

  • Experience working with large-scale datasets and cloud computing environments, particularly AWS.

  • Proficiency in software engineering best practices, version control systems, and CI/CD methodologies.

  • Hands-on experience with containerization, orchestration, and microservices-based architectures.

  • Solid understanding of data security, privacy considerations, and compliance requirements in AI-driven applications.

Leadership & Soft Skills:

  • Proven ability to lead and mentor ML teams through complex projects.

  • Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills to solve challenging AI problems.

  • Exceptional communication skills, capable of conveying technical concepts to both technical teams and executive stakeholders.

  • Strong project management capabilities, with the ability to oversee multiple initiatives simultaneously.

  • Passion for continuous learning and adaptability in the ever-evolving field of machine learning.

Education:

  • Master's or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Machine Learning, or a related discipline. Industry certifications and contributions to the ML community (such as research publications or open-source projects) are a strong plus.

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