Lead Machine Learning Engineer At Rbc Borealis (Toronto)

About RBC Borealis

RBC Borealis is the driving force behind Royal Bank of Canada’s AI & data innovation. As part of Canada’s largest financial institution, we bring together a team of architects, engineers, scientists, and product experts on a mission to revolutionize finance through world-class research, solutions, and a resilient data platform. With locations across Toronto, Waterloo, Montreal, Calgary, and Vancouver, we are at the forefront of AI research and platform development.

Responsibilities

• Architect and guide the development of machine learning systems, making critical technical decisions that shape project success.
• Stay ahead of ML/AI advancements and determine their applicability to our business objectives.
• Drive technical excellence through code reviews, design discussions, and hands‑on problem‑solving when challenges arise.
• Remain hands‑on with the team, occasionally contributing code and participating in delivery as needed.
• Lead a team of ML engineers, starting with a small group of individual contributors.
• Break down complex ML projects into executable milestones, delegating effectively while maintaining accountability.
• Coach and mentor team members through technical challenges, empowering them to make sound decisions independently.

Qualifications

• A degree in Computer Science or a related technical field.
• 7+ years of experience as a software engineer.
• 1+ years of experience in technical leadership, comfortable setting the technical strategy for your team across multiple work streams.
• Hands‑on experience in Gen AI technologies and a deep understanding of the Gen AI product life cycle.
• Experience with machine learning systems.
• Exceptional communication skills, bridging the gap between technical and non‑technical team members.
• Experience in managing, mentoring, coaching people and enabling and empowering junior engineers.

Benefits

• Lead a team that thinks progressively and works collaboratively.
• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, commissions, and stock options where applicable.
• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities.
• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact from a local‑to‑global scale.

Equal Opportunity Employment

RBC is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veterans status, Aboriginal/Native American status or any other legally‑protected factors. Disability‑related accommodations during the application process are available upon request.

Job Information

Address: 777 BAY ST, TH 27
City: Toronto, Country: Canada
Work hours/week: 37.5
Employment Type: Full time
Job Type: Regular Pay Type: Salaried