Manager, Advanced Research

1 week ago

Toronto, Ontario, Canada HighlightTA Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

We're partnering with an established SaaS organization seeking a hands-on Manager, Advanced Research to modernize its applied AI/ML strategy and lead a highly technical team driving product innovation through large language models (LLMs) and modern ML practices.

In this role, you'll oversee a talented group of AI/ML engineers and researchers, guiding the organization's shift from legacy systems to scalable, production-grade machine learning. You'll own the full ML lifecycle - from data strategy to deployment - and collaborate with senior product and engineering leaders to ensure AI initiatives directly advance business goals.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and mentor a team of AI/ML practitioners, fostering innovation and technical excellence.

  • Design and implement advanced machine learning models and algorithms.

  • Oversee data collection, preparation, and model evaluation to ensure quality and performance.

  • Integrate LLMs and emerging AI methods into core product capabilities.

  • Align AI/ML work with product strategy and communicate results effectively to diverse stakeholders.

  • Drive the transition to modern ML infrastructure and scalable tooling.

Qualifications

  • Master's or PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field.

  • 5+ years of experience developing and deploying AI/ML solutions in production environments.

  • Proficiency in Python and ML frameworks such as TensorFlow or PyTorch.

  • Experience applying LLMs or similar AI technologies to practical applications.

  • Strong understanding of model development, optimization, and deployment.

  • Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

About HighlightTA

This confidential opportunity is presented by HighlightTA, your on-demand talent team. We make hiring easy with flexible, on-demand talent solutions. We partner with startups and scale-ups to embed talent partners, lead recruitment projects, and manage full talent functions. Our data-driven approach ensures fast hiring and access to top-tier talent, while flexible terms help you save time and reduce costs.

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