AI Development Team Lead

Maya HTT

$100K — $130K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Strong background in deep learning techniques like CNNs and transformers.
  • Fluent in both French and English for effective communication with a diverse client base.
  • Experience with AI system deployments in industrial or manufacturing contexts.
  • Proficient in Python, PyTorch/TensorFlow, OpenCV, and edge deployment frameworks.
  • Good understanding of MLOps, data integration, and APIs.
  • Demonstrated leadership in managing technical teams and overseeing project delivery.

Responsibilities

  • Architect and supervise the complete lifecycle of AI solution development.
  • Mentor and lead a diverse team of developers and AI specialists, enforcing best practices.
  • Drive initiatives to create modular technology solutions for industrial applications.
  • Collaborate with clients to convert operational challenges into scalable AI solutions with quantifiable ROI.
  • Manage project scope, technical roadmaps, and strategies for risk reduction during deployment.
  • Ensure successful deployment of AI solutions in challenging industrial environments.
  • Stay updated on industrial AI advancements and guide technology selection.

Benefits

  • Flexibility in work hours and hybrid work environment in downtown Montreal.
  • Permanent position with a competitive base salary.
  • Comprehensive employer-covered benefits from Day One including medical, dental, and vision plans.
  • Retirement savings plans with employer contributions available from Day One.
  • Opportunities for career advancement and internal promotions.
  • Learning opportunities to develop skills from industry leaders.
  • Generous time-off policies to support work-life balance, including flexible PTO and sick days.
  • Structured onboarding to ensure successful integration and support for new hires.
Full Job Description
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

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