Role Summary: The AI Development Team Lead leads a multidisciplinary team delivering production-grade AI solutions for industrial and manufacturing environments, including telemetry analytics, machine vision, inspection systems, and data-driven optimization. This role combines hands-on technical expertise with team leadership and project execution, requiring a pragmatic leader who can bridge advanced AI innovation with real-world industrial constraints while driving delivery excellence and client value.
What to expect as your main responsibilities: - Architect and oversee development of end-to-end AI solutions (from model development to deployment to on-going monitoring) in industrial environments.
- Lead and mentor a team of AI/ML developers/engineers, computer vision specialists, and frontend/backend software developers; enforce best practices in MLOps, code quality, and system reliability.
- Drive industrial IP-building initiatives for modular technology "bricks" creation (e.g., defect detection engine, quality inspection, object tracking, forecasting modules) using state-of-the-art deep learning and classical techniques where appropriate.
- Collaborate with clients and internal stakeholders to translate operational problems into scalable AI solutions with measurable ROI.
- Manage project delivery: scope definition, technical roadmaps, and deployment risk mitigation.
- Ensure robust deployment in constrained/edge environments (latency, hardware, lighting variability, data drift, dirty environments, etc.).
- Stay current with advancements in industrial AI, vision models, and deployment frameworks, and guide technology selection.
Core Qualifications: - Strong background in deep learning (e.g., CNNs, transformers, detection/segmentation models).
- Excellent communication skills in French and English (The position requires regular interaction with colleagues, suppliers and customers based outside of Quebec, nationally and internationally).
- Experience deploying AI systems in production, ideally in industrial or manufacturing settings.
- Proficiency with relevant stacks (Python, PyTorch/TensorFlow, OpenCV, edge deployment frameworks).
- Solid understanding of MLOps, data pipelines, and system integration (APIs, PLCs, MES/SCADA systems).
- Proven leadership experience managing highly technical teams and delivering complex projects.
Why join Maya HTT? - Flex Working Hours and Hybrid Work. Office downtown Montreal, 2-minute walk from Atwater Metro.
- Permanent Position and Competitive Base Salary.
- 100% Employer-Paid Benefits starting from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short/Long Term disability insurances.
- Retirement Savings: Group RRSP / DPSP Plan with Employer Contributions open to join from Day One
- Career Growth Opportunities: Our flexible career paths allow you to grow, and we like to promote internally.
- Learning Opportunities: Learn from the best in the industry and develop your skills.
- Generous Time-Off Policy: We promote a Healthy Work-Life Balance with a Flexible PTO Policy, Sick/Personal Days, and a Summer Flex Schedule.
- Structured Onboarding Program: We're invested in your success; you'll have team members to support you and provide a wide range of assistance from Day One.
Our Candidate Experience Flow: HR Screen - Virtual Interviews using Microsoft Teams - Job Offer
