Machine Learning Engineer senior (H/F)

Tantalus is a technology company dedicated to helping utilities modernize their distribution grids by harnessing the power of data across all their devices and systems deployed throughout the entire distribution grid from the substation to the EV charger located behind the meter. We offer smart grid solutions across multiple levels: intelligent connected devices communications networks data management enterprise applications and analytics. Learn more at join us if youre interested in being part of an entrepreneurial team solving complex technical problems and delivering innovative solutions that will directly impact the electrification of everything and the decarbonization of our society.

This position offers a competitive salary plus variable compensation based on performance targets and business objectives. Tantalus also offers generous benefits including medical dental and vision plans healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts and paid time off.

As a Senior Machine Learning Developer at Tantalus you will join a dynamic cross-functional team of innovative engineers and technologists. Our team leverages Tantaluss comprehensive technology stack which spans custom silicon Industrial IoT (IIoT) devices narrowband and broadband networks cloud-native platforms data aggregation predictive analytics machine learning and cutting-edge visualization tools.

S. offices and working closely with global partners. You will help shape the future of electric water and gas distribution systems by developing advanced analytics tools that extract insights from vast amounts of time-series data collected from our Smart Metering systems.

As a key technical leader you will guide the development verification and delivery of machine learning-based solutions drawing from a wide range of statistical supervised unsupervised and hybrid models to meet the unique challenges of our industry.

This position will be a hybrid position based in our Burnaby BC office with opportunities to collaborate with colleagues across our Canadian and U.Specifically the Senior Machine Learning Developer will :
Design build and deploy scalable production-ready machine learning and AI-driven solutions.
Evaluate algorithm performance scalability and suitability for real-world applications.
Conduct model development optimization verification and deployment processes.
Design develop test and maintain large-scale software systems ensuring high standards of quality performance and security.
Stay at the forefront of industry developments maintaining a strong knowledge base of the latest in machine learning best practices and evolving frameworks.
Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering product management operations and data science team to identify new ML-driven solutions for customers.

Bachelors degree in Computer Science Engineering Mathematics or equivalent practical experience.

• Masters degree or PhD (preferred) in Engineering Computer Science or a related technical field.
• A keen interest in time-series ML problems Edge-ML and distributed systems.
• Building machine learning solutions leveraging architectures such as deep learning (e.g. Architecting and developing software or infrastructure for scalable distributed systems.
• 3 years of experience leading technical projects in ML design and optimizing large-scale ML infrastructure (e.g. model deployment evaluation data preprocessing fine-tuning).
• Designing cloud-native solutions and infrastructure for real-time or batch data processing.

Software design and architecture including testing and launching products into production.
Familiarity with model architectures like encoders decoders and transformers and experience with APIs and frameworks for machine learning.
Strong experience across a broad range of programming languages including but not limited toPython Java for building high-performance production quality systems.
Strong experience in an operational Linux environment and strong shell scripting skills.
Expertise inSQLfor data extraction.
Streamline and reduce the cycle time for moving a data science project prototype from research to a fully monitored and stable production service.
Proven experience mentoring junior developers and driving team wide adoption of best ML practices.

5 years of experience in a technical leadership role setting the direction for project teams.

• Recent hands-on experience in developing and delivering ML-based solutions in production.
• Experience in power transmission and distribution systems especially with time series data analysis and integration of renewable energy sources.
• Strong knowledge of performance metrics real-time data processing and risk analysis.

Personal Attributes:
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a deep curiosity for data and innovation.
Passion for creating practical high-impact machine learning solutions.
Self-motivated independent and able to manage multiple projects effectively.
Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.
Quick to learn new technologies with an appetite for continuous learning and self-improvement.

Tantalus is committed to employment equity and building a diverse workforce. We welcome and encourage Indigenous applicants people of colour all genders 2SLGBTQ and persons with disabilities to apply. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Senior IC