Royal Bank of Canada

Lead ML Platform Engineer

Royal Bank of Canada$110K — $130K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in designing and implementing distributed and machine learning systems.
  • Experience with DevOps tools like Jenkins and GitHub Actions.
  • Familiarity with MLOps orchestration tools such as AirFlow or KubeFlow.
  • Strong understanding of machine learning application deployment processes.
  • Proficiency in programming languages like Python, Bash, or JavaScript.
  • Experience with monitoring solutions to identify production issues.
  • Hands-on expertise in hybrid environments on AWS and Azure.

Responsibilities

  • Design and optimize machine learning deployment tools and automation systems.
  • Implement best practices for data and machine learning pipelines.
  • Collaborate with engineers and researchers to automate ML application processes.
  • Support infrastructure design decisions for applications and projects.
  • Build scalable cloud and on-premise systems for machine learning.

Benefits

  • Join a progressive, collaborative team dedicated to professional growth.
  • Access to a comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and stock options.
  • Development opportunities supported by leadership through coaching.
  • Make a meaningful impact at a local and global level.
Full Job Description
Job Description

What's the opportunity?

We're looking for an experienced Machine Learning Platform Engineer who will bring focus and subject-matter expertise around designing and implementing machine learning infrastructure and automation tools (MLOps and DevOps). This is a unique opportunity to grow in the world of machine learning infrastructure and work with a team of passionate individuals committed to the mission of bringing ML to enterprise.

At RBC Borealis, you'll be joining a team that works directly with leading researchers in machine learning, has access to rich and massive datasets, and offers the computational resources to support ongoing development in areas such as reinforcement learning, unsupervised learning and computer vision. You can find out more about our research areas at rbcborealis.com.

Your responsibilities include:
  • Designing, building, and optimizing machine learning deployment tools and automation systems that operate the business's data and ML applications;
  • Designing and implementing best practices and standards for data and machine learning pipelines across the organization;
  • Collaborating with engineers, and machine learning researchers to automate code analysis, build, integration and deployment of ML applications;
  • Supporting applications and projects with infrastructure design decision, and monitoring solution;
  • Building highly scalable, resilient cloud and on-premise systems for hosting machine learning systems using state-of-the-art technologies.


You're our ideal candidate if you have:
  • 5+ years of experience designing and implementing distributed systems and Machine Learning systems;
  • Working with building and maintaining DevOps pipeline such as Jenkins, GitHub actions;
  • Previous experience with MLOps orchestration tools such as AirFlow, KubeFlow, Dagster, Flyte, or MetaFlow;
  • In-depth knowledge of various stages of the machine learning application deployment process;
  • Experience with building tools and applications to automate various infrastructure and DevOps tasks;
  • Proficiency with programming languages such as Python, Bash, or JavaScript;
  • Solid understanding of the UNIX operating system;
  • Implementing monitoring solutions to identify system bottlenecks and production issues;
  • Knowledge of professional software engineering best practices for the full software development life cycle, including testing methods, coding standards, code reviews and source control management;
  • Hands-on experience building and deploying hybrid environments on-prem and major cloud environments, such as AWS and Azure;
  • Familiarity with machine learning frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow and/or similar.


What's in it for you?
  • Become part of a team that thinks progressively and works collaboratively. We care about seeing each other reach full potential;
  • A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, commissions, and stock options where applicable;
  • Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities;
  • Ability to make a difference and lasting impact from a local-to-global scale.


Job Skills
Apache Airflow, Apache Spark, Application Development, Application Maintenance, Applications Architecture, Applications Programming, Cloud Computing, Code Development, Detail-Oriented, Group Problem Solving, Jupyter Notebooks, Python (Programming Language), Red Hat OpenShift, Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) Methodologies, Technical Design Documentation, Unit Testing

Additional Job Details

Address:

335 8 AVE SW:CALGARY

City:

Calgary

Country:

Canada

Work hours/week:

37.5

Employment Type:

Full time

Platform:

TECHNOLOGY AND OPERATIONS

Job Type:

Regular

Pay Type:

Salaried

Posted Date:

2026-09-10

Application Deadline:

2026-09-24
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

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Join the dynamic team at Royal Bank of Canada (RBC), a global leader in financial services and a company committed to excellence and innovation. At RBC, we offer a wide range of job opportunities that empower professionals to shape their career paths with leadership, diversity training, and continuous growth.

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