Scotiabank

AI Engineer

Scotiabank • $100K — $130K *
Toronto, ON M3C 0E3In-Person
Finance & Insurance
8 - 10 years of experience
1 month ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
  • 8+ years of experience in cloud engineering, with 5+ years focused on AI/ML systems
  • Expert-level proficiency in Python, SQL, and cloud infrastructure
  • Hands-on experience deploying AI solutions in cloud environments (Azure and GCP)
  • Deep understanding of production concerns: reliability, scalability, observability, cost, and security
  • Experience delivering AI solutions in regulated industries (banking, financial services, insurance, healthcare)
  • Strong familiarity with model risk management, audit requirements, and regulatory review processes

Responsibilities

  • Act as a technical lead for AI engineering initiatives, owning design decisions for complex, high-impact AI solutions
  • Define and contribute to reference architectures, reusable patterns, and 'golden paths' for AI development and deployment
  • Review and approve AI solution designs to ensure alignment with platform standards, security controls, and governance requirements
  • Design and implement production-grade AI services and pipelines with a focus on reliability, performance, and operational excellence in the cloud
  • Lead the packaging and deployment of models as scalable services with clear SLAs, monitoring, alerting, and runbooks
  • Own complex problem resolution across environments, including production incidents related to AI systems
  • Embed AI governance directly into engineering workflows, including security, data handling, model risk management, privacy, and regulatory traceability

Benefits

  • Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Allyship initiatives to empower all employees
  • Accessibility and Workplace Accommodations for an inclusive environment
  • Upskilling opportunities through online courses and tuition assistance
  • Competitive Rewards program including flexible vacation and benefits from day one
  • Dynamic work environment with facilities fostering team collaboration
  • Community Engagement programs for a sense of belonging
Full Job Description
Requisition ID: 257097

The Senior AI Engineer is a senior technical individual contributor responsible for designing, building, and operationalizing enterprise grade AI solutions in a highly regulated banking environment. This role provides deep technical leadership across AI engineering, MLOps/LLMOps, and governance by design, ensuring AI solutions are secure, scalable, auditable, and production ready.

You will own complex AI systems end to end, influence platform standards, and act as a technical authority for AI delivery-bridging experimentation and enterprise production while meeting strict risk, privacy, and regulatory expectations.

Is this role right for you? In this role, you will:

  • Act as a technical lead for AI engineering initiatives, owning design decisions for complex, high-impact AI solutions.
  • Define and contribute to reference architectures, reusable patterns, and "golden paths" for AI development and deployment across the bank.
  • Review and approve AI solution designs to ensure alignment with platform standards, security controls, and governance requirements.
  • Design and implement production-grade AI services and pipelines (batch and real-time) with strong focus on reliability, performance, and operational excellence in the cloud
  • Lead the packaging and deployment of models as scalable services (APIs, jobs, agents) with clear SLAs, monitoring, alerting, and runbooks.
  • Own complex problem resolution across environments, including production incidents related to AI systems.
  • Embed AI governance directly into engineering workflows, including:
    • Security and access controls
    • Data classification and handling
    • Model risk management requirements
    • Privacy and consent controls
    • Responsible AI principles
    • Auditability and regulatory traceability
  • Partner closely with Risk, Compliance, Legal, and Architecture teams to ensure AI solutions meet internal and external regulatory expectations.
  • Lead implementation of Generative AI patterns such as Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), embeddings, semantic search, and agent workflows.
  • Ensure GenAI solutions are grounded in approved data sources, governed access, logging, and retention policies.
  • Define evaluation and monitoring approaches for GenAI outputs in regulated use cases.
  • Design and implement automated ML/LLM delivery pipelines covering training, evaluation, approval, deployment, and rollback.
  • Establish standards for model versioning, reproducibility, environment isolation, and controlled releases.
  • Reduce time-to-production while increasing safety, repeatability, and governance through automation.
  • Mentor senior and mid-level engineers, raising the overall technical bar across AI engineering
  • Contribute to internal standards, documentation, and knowledge sharing.


Do you have the skills that will enable you to succeed in this role? We'd love to work with you if you have:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 8+ years of experience in cloud engineering, with 5+ years focused on AI/ML systems
  • Expert-level proficiency in Python, SQL and cloud infrastructure
  • Hands-on experience deploying AI solutions in cloud environments (Azure and GCP).
  • Deep understanding of production concerns: reliability, scalability, observability, cost, and security.
  • Experience delivering AI solutions in regulated industries (banking, financial services, insurance, healthcare).
  • Strong familiarity with model risk management, audit requirements, and regulatory review processes.
  • Hands-on experience with enterprise MLOps / LLMOps tooling and platform design.
  • Experience designing platform-level AI capabilities, not just individual models.


What's in it for you?

  • Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Allyship - We strive to create an inclusive culture where every employee is empowered to reach their fullest potential, respected for who they are, and are embraced through bias-free practices and inclusive values across Scotiabank. We embrace diversity and provide opportunities for all employee to learn, grow & participate through our various Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that span across diverse gender identities, ethnicity, race, age, ability & veterans.
  • Accessibility and Workplace Accommodations - We value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the Bank, and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. Scotiabank continues to locate, remove and prevent barriers so that we can build a diverse and inclusive environment while meeting accessibility requirements.
  • Upskilling through online courses, cross-functional development opportunities, and tuition assistance.
  • Competitive Rewards program including bonus, flexible vacation, personal, sick days and benefits will start on day one.
  • Dynamic Ecosystem - Free tea & coffee, universal washrooms, and lots of space for team collaboration.
  • Community Engagement - No matter where you choose to work from; we offer opportunities for community engagement & belonging with our various programs.


Location(s): Canada : Ontario : Toronto

About Scotiabank

Scotiabankers are committed to helping individuals, companies, and communities to thrive in a changing world. From personal and business banking, brokerage, and insurance, to private wealth, and the most sophisticated commercial, corporate and institutional services, they serve the diverse needs of some 21 million customers in more than 55 countries. Founded in 1832 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, their growth has always been fuelled by the success of their customers and their longevity secured by an unshakable commitment to carefully and expertly managing risk and capital. That focus on doing what's right for customers—short- andlong-term—has made us a global financial services leader. Headquartered in Canada, they are over 86, 000 Scotiabankers strong. Each of us are committed to being the best at understanding their customers' needs and all of us working together to deliver practical advice and relevant solutions that help their customers become financially better off.

Scotiabank Careers

Join Scotiabank, a premier financial institution, and become part of a diverse and inclusive team that’s leading the way in global banking. At Scotiabank, we offer more than just job opportunities; we provide a platform for professional growth and innovation in the financial services industry.

Work You’ll Do

At Scotiabank, we’re not just filling positions; we’re cultivating leaders. Dive into a workplace where diversity training and leadership development shape the path to your future. Our commitment to professional growth is evident in our robust training programs and continuous learning opportunities that foster innovation and strategic thinking.

Explore a World of Opportunities

Whether you’re looking for a full-time position, an internship, or a leadership role, Scotiabank has a spectrum of opportunities to fit your career ambitions. Our team is composed of individuals who bring a wealth of skills and perspectives to our company, driving us forward with their creativity and strategic insights.

Innovative Work Environment

Scotiabank’s culture is one of collaboration and respect, where each team member’s contribution is valued. Engage in meaningful work that challenges you to leverage your skills and push the boundaries of what’s possible in the banking sector. Our innovative projects not only support the growth of the company but also ensure our position as a leader in the industry.

Benefits and Growth

Choosing a career at Scotiabank means opting for a life of growth and opportunity. Our employees enjoy competitive benefits, including comprehensive health coverage, retirement plans, and flexible working conditions, all designed to support your career and personal life. We believe in nurturing our team’s potential by providing them with the tools they need to succeed both professionally and personally.

Join Our Team

Ready to take the next step in your career? Explore the job opportunities at Scotiabank by searching our open positions that match your skills and interests. We are continuously hiring and looking for passionate, curious, and solution-driven team players.

Networking and Professional Development

Stay connected and advance your career through Scotiabank’s extensive networking opportunities. Participate in events that connect you with other professionals and leaders within the industry. Our career resources will help you prepare your resume, ace your interviews, and land the job that best suits your career goals.

Stay Ahead

Keep up to date with the latest in career tips, industry insights, and company news—all from the people who work here at Scotiabank. Personalize your experience by subscribing to job alert emails tailored to your preferences and be the first to know about new openings and exciting developments. Join Scotiabank and be part of a team that values integrity, respect, and accountability. Discover how your career can flourish in an environment committed to your professional development and personal growth.
Learn more about Scotiabank
Size
90,619 employees
Market Cap
$57.5 billion
Industry
Finance & Insurance
5 Year Trend
+7%
NASDAQ
BNS
* Ladders Estimates

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