Royal Bank of Canada

Lead AI Software Engineer

Royal Bank of Canada$120K — $140K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of experience in programming and application engineering
  • Hands-on experience with AI & LLM frameworks and APIs
  • Proficiency in multiple programming languages such as Java, Python, and JavaScript
  • Experience with microservices in cloud environments like AWS and Azure
  • Strong team leadership and communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Design, code, and deploy applications in a cloud-based environment
  • Implement AI-driven solutions to streamline regulatory reporting workflows
  • Collaborate with business partners to convert needs into technical solutions
  • Maintain code quality and best practices in AI governance
  • Support various technical infrastructures and application suites

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits
  • Supportive leaders who promote personal development
  • Opportunities to impact and contribute positively
  • Work within a high-performing and collaborative team environment
  • Access to world-class training in financial services
  • Diverse job opportunities across business units and locations
Full Job Description
Job Description

WHAT WILL YOU DO?
  • Hands-on application design, coding, and deployment on cloud-based environment
  • Design and implement big data processing, AI agentic solutions to optimize regulatory reporting workflows and reduce manual effort
  • Liaison with business partners to deliver solutions based on clients' needs, translating business requirements into AI-driven technical approaches
  • Provide technical influence by sharing deep knowledge and experience in emerging AI technologies
  • Maintain code quality, best practices, and responsible AI governance across the stack
  • Support and maintain the team application suites on various technical infrastructures and architectures
  • Help increase adoption of emerging technology within area of expertise
  • Support and maintain the team application suites on various technical infrastructures and architectures.


WHAT DO YOU NEED TO SUCCEED?

Must have:
  • 7+ years of experience combined in programming, small to large-scale applications, frontend and backend engineering, test-driven development, microservices and architecture design principles.
  • AI & LLM Frameworks: Hands-on experience with foundational models and APIs (e.g. OpenAI, Claude, etc.), AI framework(e.g. LangChain, LlamaIndex, etc.) and MCP server implementation
  • Expert in multiple programming languages/frameworks such as: Java, Spring, Scala, Spark, JavaScript, UI framework (Angular / React / Vue.js), .NET, Python, HTML5/CSS, SQL, etc.
  • Experience with microservices in cloud such as OpenShift, Azure, AWS, etc.
  • Experience with data lake and database engines such as Snowflake, HDFS, Databricks, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, etc.
  • Demonstrated strong team leadership and ability in written and oral communication skills, along with strong presentation skills. Ability to determine the information and communication needs of the stakeholders and project


Nice-to-have:
  • Experience with reporting tools such as Tableau
  • Experience with middleware technologies such as Kafka, Redis
  • Experience with various DevOps pipeline and cloud tools such as Jenkins, Kubernetes, HashiCorp Vault, Apigee, GitHub, JIRA, Confluence, Nexus IQ, SonarQube, UCD, Artifactory, etc.
  • Financial Industry Experience


What's in it for you?

  • A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, commissions, and stock where applicable
  • Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
  • Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
  • Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
  • A world-class training program in financial services
  • Opportunities to do challenging work. Opportunities to take on progressively greater accountabilities. Opportunities to building close relationships with clients
  • Access to a variety of job opportunities across business and geographies.


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Job Skills
Active Learning, Agile Methodology, Application Integrations, Detail-Oriented, Emerging Technologies, Enterprise Application Delivery, Group Problem Solving, Programming Languages, Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

Additional Job Details

Address:

745 THURLOW ST:VANCOUVER

City:

Vancouver

Country:

Canada

Work hours/week:

37.5

Employment Type:

Full time

Platform:

TECHNOLOGY AND OPERATIONS

Job Type:

Regular

Pay Type:

Salaried

Posted Date:

2026-08-21

Application Deadline:

2026-09-21
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

RBC is presently inviting candidates to apply for this existing vacancy. Applying to this posting allows you to express your interest in this current career opportunity at RBC. Qualified applicants may be contacted to review their resume in more detail.

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