Senior Machine Learning Engineer

Senior Machine Learning Engineer page is loaded## Senior Machine Learning Engineerlocations: Markham: Torontoposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: R- Individually we are people, but together we are Aviva. Individually these are just words, but together they are our Values – Care, Commitment, Community, and Confidence.We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Machine Learning Engineer to join our AI/ML Platform team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in designing, building, and deploying scalable machine learning solutions in both cloud and on-premise environments. Hands-on experience with Snowflake, AWS, and Linux-based systems is essential. You will collaborate closely with data scientists, data engineers, and product teams to operationalize ML models and drive innovation across the organization.## **What you'll do:*** Design, develop, and deploy robust ML pipelines and services in production environments (cloud and on-prem).* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into scalable ML solutions.* Optimize model performance and ensure reliability, scalability, and maintainability of ML pipelines and systems.* Implement MLOps best practices, including CI/CD, model versioning, monitoring, and retraining.* Work with Snowflake and AWS services (e.g., S3, EC2, ECR, MWAA) to build and deploy ML models on the cloud.* Develop and maintain end-to-end on-premise ML workflows solutions.* Ensure data privacy, security, and compliance in all ML solutions.* Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical leadership within the team.## **What you'll bring:*** Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or a related field.* 5+ years of experience in machine learning engineering or related roles.* Strong proficiency in Python and ML libraries (e.g., scikit-learn, pyGAM, XGBoost).* Hands-on experience with Snowflake, Snowpark, and Snowpark ML for data engineering and ML workflows.* Deep understanding of AWS cloud services and infrastructure for ML deployment.* Experience with Linux-based systems, including remote development via SSH.* Proficiency in Jenkins for orchestration and automation of ML workflows.* Experience with containerization (Docker).* Strong proficiency in SQL, with the ability to optimize complex queries using query plans and performance tuning tools.* Familiarity with data versioning tools (e.g., DVC, Feast), ML workflow tools (e.g., MLflow, Airflow), and monitoring frameworks.* Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.*Would be an asset:** Knowledge of feature stores and model registries.* Experience with Apache Spark and Snowpark for scalable data processing.* Exposure to other cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, GCP) is a plus.* Contributions to open-source ML projects or publications.## **What you’ll get:*** The salary band for this position ranges from $110,000 to $145,000. Please note that individual salary is determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills and experience, as well as internal equity.* Compelling rewards package including base compensation, eligibility for annual bonus, retirement savings, share plan, health benefits, personal wellness, and volunteer opportunities.* Outstanding Career Development opportunities.* We’ll support your professional development education.* Competitive vacation package with the option to purchase 5 extra days off per year* Employee driven programs focused on gender, LGBTQ+, origins, diversity and inclusion* Corporate wellness programs to support our employees’ physical and mental health* Hybrid flexible work modelPlease note that we may use AI tools to help us through the recruitment process. This is a new position which has been posted both internally & externally.Aviva Canada has an accommodation process in place to provide accommodations for employees with disabilities. If upon commencement of employment you require a specific accommodation because of a disability, please contact your Talent Acquisition Partner so that an appropriate accommodation can be arranged. This process applies throughout your career with Aviva Canada.#LI-MH1#LI-Hybrid#J-18808-Ljbffr