Description and RequirementsJob Description
Job Title:Agentic AI - Sr. Principal - Intelligence Engineering (For Vacant Role)
MissionAs a Senior Principal in Intelligence Engineering, you will define, design, and lead the delivery of enterprise-scale AI/ML and agentic AI solutions, shaping how intelligent systems are built, deployed, and scaled across organizations. You will operate at the intersection of strategy and execution-guiding architectural direction while remaining hands-on in building critical components. You'll partner with clients to move from early experimentation to production-grade intelligent systems, establishing patterns for scalability, reliability, and governance, while helping shape Slalom's broader AI strategy and capabilities.
Who you'll work withYou'll join a
tightly knit product team-engineers, product leaders, designers, and data practitioners-who
co-create modern software with our customers. We move from discovery to delivery together, pairing on code, pressure-testing ideas with real users, and turning learnings into ship-ready increments. You'll collaborate with customer stakeholders and field teams to bring outside-in insights into the roadmap, and you'll help
enable clients on the practices and tools we use so they can sustain value long after launch. Think
craft-driven Builders who care about outcomes, not just output.
What you'll do- Define and lead end-to-end architecture for agentic AI systems, including multi-agent designs, planning loops, memory strategies, and tool orchestration
- Establish reference architectures and reusable patterns for AI/ML and GenAI systems across clients and internal teams
- Design scalable ML and agent pipelines, including CI/CD, observability, evaluation frameworks, and production deployment strategies
- Architect enterprise-grade AI platforms that integrate LLMs, RAG systems, structured data systems, and external tools
- Lead design and implementation of Model Context Protocol (MCP) integrations and cross-system interoperability
- Act as the primary technical authority and trusted advisor for clients, leading architecture discussions and shaping technical strategy
- Translate ambiguous business needs into clear, scalable, and production-ready technical solutions
- Lead technical discovery, solution design, and early-stage project definition, influencing scope and delivery approach
- Guide clients in evolving from POCs to enterprise-scale systems, ensuring performance, reliability, and governance
- Remain deeply hands-on (~60-75%), building critical components such as:
- RAG pipelines, agent orchestration systems, and APIs
- Evaluation frameworks and observability tooling
- ML/LLM pipelines and production services
- Work across AWS, Azure, and GCP, selecting the right combination of cloud-native AI and data services
- Build in Python and related technologies, contributing directly to complex system components
- Lead small, high-performing teams (3-7 engineers) as the technical lead from inception through delivery
- Mentor engineers and architects, elevating team capability in AI, architecture, and engineering practices
- Set engineering standards and best practices for AI system development, testing, and deployment
- Define and implement AI governance frameworks, including model risk management, safety, and compliance
- Establish guardrails, HITL workflows, and monitoring systems for autonomous decision-making
- Ensure systems meet standards for security, observability, scalability, and performance
- Contribute to Slalom's Intelligence Engineering strategy, helping define offerings, accelerators, and best practices
- Provide thought leadership in AI/ML, GenAI, and agentic systems, both internally and with clients
- Lead technical workshops, architecture reviews, and strategic conversations with executive stakeholders
- Drive innovation and capability building across the broader practice
Hybrid/In office: We are hybrid but there are expectations that if your team leader requires you onsite that you are able to meet those expectations/requirements Slalom Employee Perks: - Culture & fun!
- Lunch & learns
- Health & wellness activities
- Holiday parties
- Employee community groups
- Social clubs & activities
- Vacation (20 days prorated based on start date & wellness/sick days)
Tangible perks - Competitive compensation package
- $100 cell phone monthly reimbursement
- Registered Retirement Program (RRSP) & Employer Matching
- Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA)
- Annual "Thrive Well-Being" Gift Card
- Family planning/ Fertility Benefit
- Maternity/Parental Leave Top-Up
- Medical & Dental Benefits
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Access to Supplementary Life and AD&D Insurance
- Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Inkblot Therapy
- And more!
*All benefits are subject to eligibility requirements
