Staff Machine Learning Engineer

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Staff Machine Learning Engineer based in Canada. Join a forward-thinking engineering team building the foundational AI and machine learning capabilities behind next-generation intelligent customer engagement experiences. In this senior technical role, you will shape the architecture and evolution of scalable AI/ML infrastructure, with a strong focus on large language models (LLMs), inference optimization, and AI operations. You will bridge advanced research and practical engineering to deliver reliable, production-ready AI systems that operate at enterprise scale. A key part of your mission will be establishing rigorous evaluation frameworks to ensure AI-powered features meet high standards of quality, consistency, and performance. You will also explore model fine-tuning, distillation, and autonomous agent capabilities to improve efficiency and unlock new opportunities. This remote opportunity is ideal for an experienced machine learning engineer who thrives in ambiguous environments, takes ownership of complex technical challenges, and enjoys driving innovation across distributed teams.