Sr. Software Engineer

Direct message the job poster from Blue Signal Search Director of AI Strategy @ Blue Signal | AI & Deep Tech Recruiting Leader | Scaling Startups from Seed to IPO | Executive Search & Full-Team Buildouts… AI Platform Developer Location: Remote – Toronto, ON A stealth-mode innovator in the AI-driven manufacturing sector is seeking a highly skilled AI Platform Developer to build and deploy reliable, real-time solutions on edge devices within industrial environments. This is a remote position based in the Greater Toronto Area, offering the opportunity to work on groundbreaking tech shaping the future of factory automation. This role is for a hands-on developer with a passion for optimizing industrial operations through vision AI, robust system architecture, and scalable data infrastructure. You’ll collaborate with world-class engineers and AI scientists to translate cutting-edge research into real-world impact. Key Responsibilities Design and implement robust on-premise infrastructure to power real-time AI vision systems on Linux-based edge devices. Develop and maintain production-grade applications handling AI inference, image processing, and system health monitoring. Engineer OTA (Over-The-Air) deployment systems and build fleet-wide software orchestration capabilities for distributed device networks. Integrate with industrial hardware systems, including PLCs, and legacy manufacturing execution systems (MES). Implement error recovery mechanisms, real-time monitoring, alerting, and reliability safeguards to ensure system uptime in mission-critical environments. Contribute to the development of a centralized data platform that supports industrial analytics, facility optimization, and predictive insights. Work with cross-functional teams to integrate AI vision workflows into safety, inspection, and quality control operations. Optimize software performance for constrained, latency-sensitive edge environments. Ensure secure, scalable communication across IoT devices and industrial protocols. Qualifications Must-Have: Strong software engineering foundation with 3–5 years of experience developing production-ready systems, especially in manufacturing or industrial settings. Proficient in Python, Linux environments, and system-level development. Hands-on experience with containerization (e.g., Docker) and modern DevOps practices. Familiarity with deploying AI/ML inference pipelines and computer vision tools. Knowledge of system reliability design (monitoring, graceful degradation, recovery strategies). Exposure to hybrid cloud-edge deployments across platforms like AWS, GCP, or Azure. Experience with device management, IoT communication protocols (MQTT, REST), and fleet-wide orchestration. Preferred: Experience with web development tools (TypeScript, React) for dashboards and operator interfaces. Familiarity with edge AI platforms like NVIDIA Jetson. Understanding of industrial networking and automation protocols (Modbus, OPC-UA, Ethernet/IP). Prior work on OTA update systems in resource-constrained environments. Strong debugging skills and problem-solving in uptime-critical environments. Bonus Points: Knowledge of time-series databases (InfluxDB, Prometheus, Grafana). Experience with manufacturing data platforms, MES, or QMS. Background in vision systems, OpenCV, TensorFlow, or PyTorch. Sector experience in food & beverage, automotive, or consumer goods manufacturing is a plus. What’s In It For You Shape the future of AI-driven factory automation with a high-growth startup. Work alongside globally recognized AI experts and engineers. Make tangible impact in production environments - not just prototypes or lab experiments. Full remote flexibility with occasional travel to industrial sites or conferences (if interested). Competitive compensation package aligned with fast-paced startup environments. If you're a platform-oriented software engineer who thrives on performance, uptime, and deploying real-time intelligence in the physical world, this is your next career-defining opportunity. About Blue Signal: Blue Signal is an award-winning, executive search firm specializing in various specialties. Our recruiters have a proven track record of placing top-tier talent across industry verticals, with deep expertise in numerous professional services. Learn more at bit.ly/46Gs4yS Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Industries Technology, Information and Media and Engineering Services Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Blue Signal Search by 2x Get notified about new Artificial Intelligence Engineer jobs in Toronto, Ontario, Canada . 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