Blend360

AI and Data Engineer

Blend360 • $90K — $120K *
Edmonton, AB T5A 0A1In-Person
Information Technology
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Qualifications

  • 3-5 years of experience in software engineering, data engineering, ML engineering, or similar
  • Proficient in Python and at least one data processing framework (Spark, dbt, Airflow, etc.)
  • Experience deploying ML models or AI components in production
  • Familiarity with LLMs and modern AI tooling (prompt engineering, fine-tuning, etc.)
  • Solid grasp of data modeling and schema design, with knowledge of various storage paradigms
  • Experience with cloud data infrastructure like AWS, GCP, or Azure

Responsibilities

  • Design and build a scalable platform and data pipelines for AI models
  • Develop and iterate on AI/ML components for synthetic persona generation
  • Architect and maintain the data infrastructure for persona modeling
  • Collaborate with researchers to translate persona frameworks into system components
  • Write production-quality code and participate in code reviews
  • Monitor model and pipeline performance in production to resolve issues
  • Contribute to system design discussions and shape the technical roadmap

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on groundbreaking AI technology
  • Influence architectural decisions and have ownership of your components
  • Collaboration with a small team of researchers and engineers
  • A front-row seat to an evolving research area in applied AI
Full Job Description
Job Description

We are building a team of engineers in Edmonton, AB, Canada to develop a first-of-its-kind synthetic persona platform - an AI system that models human behavior, preferences, and decision-making at scale. This role sits at the intersection of software engineering, data engineering and applied AI: you will design the pipelines that power the personas and , the models and the platform deployments that bring them to life.

This is not a maintenance role. The platform is being built from the ground up, and every technical decision you make will shape what it becomes. You will work alongside researchers, data scientists, and product engineers in a small, high-trust team where curiosity and ownership are the norm.

What You Will Do
  • Design and build a scalable platform and the data pipelines that ingest, transform, and serve structured and unstructured data to AI models
  • Develop and iterate on AI/ML components - including LLM-based agents, embedding models, and behavioral simulation layers - that power synthetic persona generation
  • Architect and maintain the data infrastructure underpinning persona modeling: feature stores, vector databases, data lakes, and real-time serving layers
  • Collaborate with researchers to translate persona logic and behavioral frameworks into working system components
  • Write production-quality code, participate in code reviews, and contribute to engineering standards for the team
  • Monitor model and pipeline performance in production; identify and resolve issues proactively
  • Contribute to system design discussions and help shape the technical roadmap


Qualifications

Must be able to commute to our Edmonton, AB, Canada office

Core Technical Skills
  • 3-5 years of hands-on experience in software engineering, data engineering, ML engineering, or a closely related role
  • Proficiency in Python and at least one data processing framework (Spark, dbt, Airflow, Prefect, or similar)
  • Experience building and deploying ML models or AI components in a production environment
  • Familiarity with LLMs and modern AI tooling: prompt engineering, fine-tuning, RAG pipelines, orand agent frameworks (LangChain, LangGraph LlamaIndex, CrewAI, or equivalent)
  • Solid understanding of data modeling, schema design, and the tradeoffs between different storage paradigms (relational, document, vector, columnar)
  • Experience with cloud data infrastructure - AWS, GCP, or Azure - and comfort operating in a cloud-native environment

Systems & Engineering Mindset
  • Ability to reason about system architecture: latency, throughput, scalability, and data consistency tradeoffs
  • Experience with APIs, microservices, or event-driven architectures (Kafka, Pub/Sub, or similar)
  • Comfort working across the stack - from raw data ingestion through to model serving and API exposure
  • Strong debugging instincts and a habit of writing observable, testable code

How You Work
  • Intrinsically motivated - you pursue hard problems because they interest you, not because someone handed you a ticket
  • Comfortable with ambiguity; you can move forward when the requirements are still forming
  • Collaborative by default - you ask questions, share context early, and bring others along
  • You read papers, experiment on weekends, and have opinions about how AI systems should be built

Nice to Have
  • Experience with Snowflake
  • Experience with behavioral modeling, simulation, or agent-based systems
  • Background in NLP, computational social science, or user modeling
  • Contributions to open-source AI or data tooling
  • Familiarity with synthetic data generation techniques or privacy-preserving ML
  • Experience working in a startup or early-stage product environment


Additional Information

Synthetic personas are one of the most technically interesting and practically consequential challenges in applied AI right now. The platform you help build will be used to simulate human decision-making in ways that have real product and business impact. You will have direct influence over architectural decisions, meaningful ownership of your components, and a front-row seat to a research area that is evolving fast.

*Must be able to work on-site at our Edmonton, AB, Canada location

About Blend360

Blend360 Vision is to build a company of world-class people that helps our clients optimize business performance through data, technology and analytics.

Blend360 Careers

There has never been a more opportune time to join the dynamic team at Blend360, a leader in data science and analytics solutions. As the demand for innovation and leadership in the data-driven decision-making sphere grows, Blend360 continues to expand its team of professionals.

Work You’ll Do

Join Blend360’s esteemed team to assist some of the most prominent companies in navigating their data-centric challenges and opportunities. At the forefront of technology and consulting, Blend360 stands out for its commitment to growth and excellence in the digital age. Lead in a unique role that intersects technology, industry expertise, and digital innovation. Engage with a diverse team of business and technology advisors helping clients advance their capabilities in data analytics and consumer insights. Collaborate with a group of over 300 dedicated professionals who specialize in creating measurable impact through robust data solutions.

Blend360 Employment Opportunities

The company is actively building a market-leading team to drive digital transformation and deliver targeted solutions across various industries. Blend360 offers a range of job opportunities, from full-time positions to internships, each designed to foster professional and personal growth.

Innovate and Grow

At Blend360, innovation isn’t just a buzzword—it's the cornerstone of the company’s operations. Employees are encouraged to bring fresh ideas to the table, leveraging their skills to enhance project outcomes and drive industry leadership.

Cultivate Your Career

Blend360 is committed to supporting its team’s career aspirations with extensive training, development programs, and diversity training. The company’s culture is built on the principles of open communication, mutual respect, and continuous learning.

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Blend360 not only offers competitive benefits but also provides a platform for professionals to advance their careers through continuous learning and networking opportunities. Whether you’re seeking a leadership role or an entry-level position, Blend360 equips its team members with the tools needed for success.

The Blend360 Advantage

With a commitment to diversity and innovation, Blend360 creates an environment where all employees can thrive. The company’s leadership is dedicated to fostering a culture where creativity and strategic thinking are at the forefront of decision making.

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