Machine Learning Resident

Machine Learning Resident – Client: Thrive Career Wellness (1 year) Amii (Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute) invites applicants to join a paid residency focused on developing AI‑driven career guidance tools for Thrive Career Wellness. The role spans twelve months with the potential for a post‑residency position, depending on client discretion. Residents work closely with an Amii scientist, project stakeholders, and Thrive teams to create, train, and deploy large‑language‑model agents and reinforcement learning systems that support workforce mobility and career development. About The Role This cross‑functional residency combines research, software engineering, and product development. The Resident will: Develop, train, and evaluate agents – including LLM agents and reinforcement learning models – tailored for workforce redeployment, outplacement, and career development. Conduct applied research on large language models, exploring limitations and improvements for real‑world deployment. Research multi‑agent architectures to coordinate and deploy AI agents effectively. Collaborate with the project team and stakeholders to create minimum‑viable products (MVPs) and client‑focused solutions. Engage in regular client meetings, stand‑ups, and prepare presentations and reports on project progress. Required Qualifications Graduate level program or higher (M.S./Ph.D.) in Computer Science, ML, or Engineering. Research or project experience in machine learning, specifically large language models. Proficient in Python and related ML frameworks, libraries, and toolkits (PyTorch, TensorFlow, LangChain, Pydantic). Familiarity with Linux‑style systems, Git version control, and writing clean code. Positive attitude toward learning and understanding a new applied domain. Legally eligible to work in Canada. Preferred Qualifications Publication record in peer‑reviewed conferences or journals on LLMs, agentic frameworks, or sequential decision‑making (RL). Familiarity with agentic frameworks such as LangGraph, Agenta, Dspy, CrewAI. Familiarity with context engineering literature and frameworks. Non‑Technical Requirements Desire to take ownership of a problem and demonstrate leadership skills. Interdisciplinary team player enthusiastic about collaborative work. Capable of critical and independent thought. Able to communicate technical concepts clearly and advise on the application of machine intelligence. Intellectual curiosity and a drive to learn new techniques, tools, and technologies. About The Client Thrive Career Wellness is an AI‑enabled career wellness platform that delivers personalized workforce solutions. Trusted by over 500 global enterprises, Thrive blends advanced technology with personalized support to empower individuals and organizations during times of change. Core Values Customer Centricity Ownership Outcome Focus Solutions Orientation Growth Mindset Empowering Others About The Project The AI Career Guide project revolutionizes workforce development by making personalized career guidance accessible anytime, anywhere, especially for those who face barriers with traditional digital platforms. The project builds sophisticated AI agents that offer conversational interfaces and recommendation engines to help job seekers navigate career paths easily, regardless of technological proficiency. Benefits — Why You Should Apply Mentorship from an Amii scientist throughout the residency. Participation in professional development activities and access to the Amii community and events. Fair and equitable pay negotiated at the time of offer. Opportunity for an ongoing machine learning role at Thrive after the residency, at the client’s discretion. Build your professional network and advance your career in AI research and application. About Amii Amii (Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute) is one of Canada’s three premier institutes for artificial intelligence and machine learning. Our cross‑functional teams collaborate with Alberta‑based businesses to build AI capacity and translate scientific advancement into industry adoption and economic impact. How to Apply Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada. To apply, submit a resume and a cover letter indicating why you’re a fit for Amii. In your cover letter, include one professional accomplishment you are most proud of and why. The posting closes December 14, 2025 but may close earlier if a suitable candidate is found. EEO Statement Amii is an equal opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, or disability. Accommodations for disability‑related needs throughout the recruitment and selection process are available upon request. Any information provided for accommodations will be kept confidential and won’t be used in the selection process. Job Details Seniority level: Internship Employment type: Full‑time Job function: Engineering and Information Technology Industries: Research Services #J-18808-Ljbffr