Job Description

As a Senior ML Engineer, on our Data Science Enablement team, you will be responsible for driving the design, development, and maintenance of the platforms and tools used for building, training, and deploying artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) models at scale. Your responsibilities will include setting technical direction, mentoring team members, and ensuring the robustness, scalability, and performance of our AI/ML systems and infrastructure. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to align infrastructure capabilities with organizational goals, enabling data scientists and machine learning engineers to deliver impactful solutions efficiently and effectively.


Key Responsibilities:

ML System Development: Design and implement scalable and reliable AI/ML infrastructure, including data and ML pipelines, model development environments, and CI/CD. Tool Integration: Integrate various AI/ML tools and frameworks into our existing systems, ensuring seamless operation and compatibility. Cloud Management: Manage cloud-based resources and services for AI/ML workloads, including configuring and optimizing cloud environments to ensure cost-efficiency and performance. Performance Optimization: Monitor and optimize model performance, identifying and addressing deterioration to ensure high-quality predictions. Automation: Develop and maintain automation scripts and workflows to streamline model deployment, monitoring, and maintenance processes. Collaboration: Partner with data scientists and other stakeholders to deeply understand their needs and proactively provide innovative solutions to enhance productivity and model performance. Mentorship: Act as a mentor to team members and data scientists, guiding best practices for ML workflows at Lightspeed. Security and Compliance: Implement and enforce best practices for data security, model governance, and compliance with relevant regulations and standards. Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for AI/ML systems, processes, and workflows. Research: Research & implement industry best practices for AI/ML systems, as appropriate for use cases. Troubleshooting: Identify and resolve technical issues related to the AI/ML systems, providing support and solutions to ensure minimal disruption.

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or a related field. Experience: 5-7 years of experience in machine learning engineering, software engineering, or a related role with a focus on AI/ML systems. Technical Skills: + Extensive experience with AI/ML frameworks and tools such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-Learn, etc.
+ Advanced proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, or Scala, with a focus on applying them in AI/ML contexts.
+ Hands-on experience deploying and optimizing ML models on cloud platforms, leveraging their AI/ML services.
+ Experience with Kubernetes (K8s) or similar container orchestration platforms, with an understanding of managing or interacting with cloud solutions
+ Understanding of MLOps practices and CI/CD workflows for ML systems
+ Solid knowledge of data engineering concepts and tools, including data pipelines and ETL processes

Soft Skills: + Exceptional problem-solving abilities and analytical thinking.
+ Strong communication skills including the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, mentor team members and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
+ Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage multiple high-impact projects, balancing short-term objectives with long-term goals.


Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with MLOps practices and tools. Knowledge of AI/ML model lifecycle management and monitoring. Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible).

What's in it for you

Join a growing team and help us move to the next level Amazing benefits & perks, including equity for all Lightspeeders Constant development of both your skill-set and business acumen with limitless growth opportunities Lots of autonomy, flexible work culture Innovation time to explore and learn at work Shaping the company by joining cultural & technical committees Tons of growth opportunities into technical or people management roles Opportunity to join a fast-paced, high-growth company Opportunity to learn, expand your skill set, forge wonderful relationships and make your mark within the diverse and inclusive Lightspeed family, a true Canadian tech success story


.... And enjoy a range of benefits that will keep you happy, healthy and (not) hungry.

Lightspeed equity scheme (we are all owners). Flexible paid time off and remote work policies. Health insurance. Contributions to your pension plan - RRSP. Health and wellness benefit of $500 per year. Paid leave and assistance for new parents. Mental health online platform and counseling & coaching services. Training opportunities to grow your skills and career Volunteer day. Fully stacked kitchen (hot and cold beverages, meals served) Happy hours to build your relationships with colleagues after work

To all recruitment agencies: Lightspeed does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. If we have not directly engaged your company in writing to supply candidates for a specific vacancy, Lightspeed will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.


Lightspeed is a proud equal opportunity employer and we are committed to creating an inclusive and barrier-free workplace. Lightspeed welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.


Where to from here?

Obviously, this has to be mutually beneficial: we want you to step into a role you love, and we want to offer you a place you're proud to come to every day. .


Lightspeed is building communities through commerce, and we need people from all backgrounds and lived experiences to do that. We were founded in 2005, in Montreal's gay village and our original members were all part of the LGBTQ+ community. The ethos of our business has been about inclusion from the very beginning, and we strive to provide a workplace where everyone belongs.


Who we are:

Powering the businesses that are the backbone of the global economy, Lightspeed's one-stop commerce platform helps merchants innovate to simplify, scale, and provide exceptional customer experiences. Our cloud commerce solution transforms and unifies online and physical operations, multichannel sales, expansion to new locations, global payments, financial solutions, and connection to supplier networks.


Founded in Montreal, Canada in 2005, Lightspeed is dual-listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: LSPD) and Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: LSPD). With teams across North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific, the company serves retail, hospitality, and golf businesses in over 100 countries.


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