AI Engineer

Robertson & Company Ltd. • Contract • Toronto, ON, CA • 2d ago

AI Engineer

Location: Toronto (Hybrid 2-4 days) by Union Station
Contract: 6 months (strong possibility of extension or conversation
Compensation: starting at $60/hr

The Client:

The client is a leading financial institution with significant North American holdings and a multi-national presence. The client has operations across most verticals, including Institutional & Corporate, Wealth Management, Private Client, Retail Banking, Commercial Banking, Treasury, etc.

About the Role

We are looking for a hybrid AI Engineer / Data Scientist with strong data engineering and Splunk expertise to build and operationalize data-driven and AI-powered solutions.
This role will focus on ingesting, transforming, and analyzing large-scale telemetry/log data (Splunk) and applying machine learning and AI techniques to drive insights, automation, and performance optimization.
You will work closely with product, analytics, and engineering teams to deliver scalable solutions that bridge data pipelines, analytics, and applied AI.

Key Responsibilities

Data Engineering & Splunk

Design and maintain data ingestion pipelines from Splunk and other telemetry/log sources
Build scalable ETL pipelines using PySpark, SQL, and Databricks/Azure
Optimize Splunk queries, dashboards, and data models for analytics use cases
Integrate Splunk data into downstream ML and AI workflows

Data Science / AI

Apply machine learning and statistical modeling to detect patterns, anomalies, and trends
Support development of AI/ML models, including experimentation and evaluation
Contribute to LLM-based and agentic workflows where applicable (RAG, automation use cases)
Translate business problems into analytical and AI-driven solutions

Deployment & Engineering

Deploy models and data services into production environments
Collaborate with MLOps on CI/CD, monitoring, and lifecycle management
Build APIs and microservices to expose models and insights
Ensure scalability, reliability, and governance of data and AI solutions

Collaboration & Communication

Partner with engineers, analysts, and stakeholders to deliver business value
Present findings and insights to technical and non-technical audiences
Document pipelines, models, and experimentation results

Required Qualifications

3–5+ years of experience in data science, data engineering, or AI engineering roles
Strong hands-on experience with Splunk (search, dashboards, data ingestion, optimization)
Proficiency in Python and data ecosystems (Pandas, NumPy, PySpark)
Experience with SQL and large-scale data processing
Familiarity with Databricks, Azure, or similar cloud platforms
Solid understanding of machine learning fundamentals
Experience building or supporting data pipelines and production systems

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working with log/telemetry data or observability platforms
Exposure to Generative AI / LLMs (LangChain, RAG pipelines, vector DBs)
Experience in fraud, authentication, or risk analytics domains
Familiarity with MLOps practices and tools (Docker, CI/CD)
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in fast-paced environments

Only those who are qualified will be contacted
This role is not live yet. It is expected to open in the next 1-2 months. We are building a pipeline for when the roles are approved.

We use AI technology as part of our application review process to assist in screening and assessment. All applications are also reviewed by our recruitment team.

How to Apply: If you are a motivated professional looking to contribute to a leading team, please submit your resume outlining your qualifications and experience relevant to this role. Robertson values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We invite all qualified individuals to apply.
Robertson is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are a certified diverse supplier and actively seek to foster a representative and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, Aboriginal status, or any other legally protected factors. Join us in building a diverse and inclusive environment.