Platform Engineer, AI

Join to apply for the Platform Engineer, AI role at Advisor Solutions by Purpose Advisor Solutions by Purpose , a subsidiary of Purpose Unlimited, is an innovative financial technology firm providing modern client and practice management technology and services for independent portfolio management and financial advisory businesses in Canada. Recognized by Wealth Professional Magazine as 2023 Wealth Tech Service Provider of the Year and one of Canada’s Top 2023 Small and Medium Employers, Advisor Solutions by Purpose’s end‑to‑end solution simplifies the advisor practice and makes it easier for clients to access better services to achieve their financial goals. For more information, please visit Job Description We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Platform AI Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will collaborate with various teams to identify and address their unique challenges by observing, analyzing and finding innovative solutions to solve their pain points. Your responsibilities will include the secure and efficient delivery of platform infrastructure, with a particular focus on AI infrastructure, into our platform. You will ensure seamless integration, optimize performance and reliability while adhering to best practices and industry standards. You will play a pivotal role in unlocking operational and development efficiencies and helping us to evolve to the rapidly changing software development landscape. Your expertise in AI/ML will help leverage and bring those technologies where applicable into our software platform keeping it on the leading edge. This high‑impact role offers the opportunity to directly influence the performance, scalability, capability, and reliability of our platform and development team. If you thrive on solving complex challenges, exploring emerging technologies, and collaborating with a high‑performing team to build innovative solutions, we encourage you to apply. Responsibilities What you will do Apply modern AI/ML techniques (e.g., LLMs, embeddings, intelligent agents) to address real‑world operational and analytical challenges. Provide hands‑on technical support during the rollout and continued use of AI/ML tools and solutions. Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to understand pain points and deliver tailored AI‑driven solutions. Work in small, autonomous teams with full ownership of projects from ideation to deployment. Identify cross‑team patterns and contribute to shared infrastructure, frameworks, or best practices that enhance scalability and efficiency. Design, develop, and maintain agent infrastructure and tooling to support ongoing AI initiatives. Prototype and implement new technologies to enhance platform functionality, performance, and user experience. Ensure reliability, robustness, and security of new technologies within the platform ecosystem. Build and maintain APIs and backend services that serve as the foundation for core product offerings. Develop interfaces and services that integrate seamlessly with existing data systems. Actively contribute to innovation and growth initiatives, driving forward the company’s strategic vision. Qualifications What you will bring A senior software engineer with at least 5+ years of experience in designing, developing, and maintaining complex software systems. Proven Experience with modern Generative AI (e.g., OpenAI, LangChain, LangGraph, vector DBs, prompt engineering, Agentic AI). Excellent problem‑solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively with cross‑functional teams. Excellent communication skills and the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non‑technical stakeholders. Experience with developing solutions to existing problems by observing/analyzing workflows and processes. Skilled in leading platform development efforts in a high‑growth environment. Deeply knowledgeable about distributed systems, scalability, and performance optimization. Proficient in modern programming languages (e.g., Python, Ruby, Typescript) and familiar with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP). Experienced with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes). Knowledgeable about API design principles and best practices. A collaborative team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Technologies and projects we are currently working on and building but not limited to Automated AI driven API composition and configuration Kafka‑based event‑driven architecture and microservices. SDKs and foundation code for microservices. Multi‑protocol API gateway. What’s in it for you? At Purpose, you will have the opportunity to work on challenging and impactful projects that are transforming the wealth management industry, with the chance to own and be responsible for new infrastructures that you will help build. You will be working alongside talented engineers and technologists who are passionate about building high‑quality software. We offer a competitive compensation package and a collaborative work environment that fosters creativity and innovation. Why should you join us? We are one of Canada's Top Small & Medium Employers' 2023 & 2024. We believe in innovation and a vibrant culture – work for an innovative, people‑first, financial services firm that values entrepreneurialism. We believe in a flexible work structure – A flexible hybrid work model that empowers you to do your best work whether at home or the office. We care about your rewards – Competitive compensation including equity program. We care about your health – Comprehensive group health and dental benefits and life insurance at little to no cost to you. We also offer a Lifestyle Spending Account for all your wellness needs. We care about your quality of life – Flexible paid time‑off policy with unlimited vacation days, and flexible sick and mental health days. We care about your family – Paid parental leave for eligible employees with a top‑up. We care about your future – Generous Group RRSP matching and an optional TFSA program. We care about your development – We offer training opportunities and tuition support year‑round. Advisor Solutions by Purpose is an equal employer, and we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and barrier‑free work environment for all employees and candidates. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply and if accommodation is required during any stage of the recruitment process, please contact any member of the People and Culture team at ‑unlimited.com. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Our work philosophy is a hybrid model allowing for flexibility and collaboration. Seniority level Mid‑Senior level Employment type Full‑time #J-18808-Ljbffr