IBM

Machine Learning Developer Associate (May or September 2027 - Toronto, Calgary, or Montreal) / Développeur(euse) en apprentissage automatique associé(e) (mai ou septembre 2027 - Toronto, Calgary ou Montréal)

IBM$75K — $90K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in relevant technical field (Computer Science, Data Science, etc.)
  • Familiarity with machine learning and AI concepts through academic or project work
  • Proficiency in Python or similar programming languages
  • Hands-on experience with GenAI tools and frameworks
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Effective communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences
  • Eligibility to work full-time in Canada

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement machine learning solutions for clients
  • Develop GenAI and automation solutions to meet business needs
  • Collaborate with teams to translate business requirements into technical specs
  • Engage in model development, evaluation, and optimization
  • Contribute to prototypes and production-ready AI applications
  • Support project delivery on major cloud platforms
  • Enhance technical skills through project experience and mentorship

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work with leading machine learning technologies
  • Collaboration with seasoned professionals across various disciplines
  • Hands-on experience in a consulting environment
  • Access to continuous learning and mentorship opportunities
  • Engagement in high-impact projects that solve complex business problems
Full Job Description
Your role and responsibilities

Our team is looking for candidates with exceptional technical aptitude, a passion for applied data science, and an interest in solving business challenges with machine learning.

The successful candidate will join a fast-paced consulting team composed of Partners, Product Managers, Data Scientists, Architects, and Software Engineers to conceptualize, develop, and deploy machine learning solutions that solve enterprise-scale problems. As a team, we pride ourselves on tackling some of the most complex challenges our clients face by combining subject matter expertise, data science, and technical execution.

As a Machine Learning Developer Associate, you will have the opportunity to work with industry-leading machine learning technologies on cloud platforms such as IBM Cloud, Microsoft Azure, AWS, and edge environments. You will contribute to projects that deliver business value for client engagements and internal initiatives while collaborating with experienced practitioners across AI, software engineering, and consulting disciplines.

Depending on project requirements and business needs, you may work with technologies such as:
  • GenAI and Agentic AI frameworks and models (AutoGen, LangGraph, vLLM, Microsoft Agent Framework, LLM)
  • PyTorch, TensorFlow, CUDA
  • Computer Vision technologies
  • Machine Learning Operations (MLOps) and cloud-native AI solutions
  • Spark, Kafka


In this role, you will:
  • Design, develop, test, and deploy machine learning and AI solutions for enterprise clients
  • Support the development of GenAI, automation, and advanced analytics solutions
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions
  • Participate in model development, evaluation, deployment, and optimization activities
  • Contribute to proof of concepts, prototypes, and production-ready AI applications
  • Support project teams in delivering AI and machine learning solutions on major cloud platforms
  • Continuously develop your technical and consulting skills through hands-on project experience, learning opportunities, and mentorship


Candidates considered for positions located in Quebec must be fluent in French.

This opportunity is based in in Toronto, Calgary, or Montreal and supports Associate Consultant hiring cohorts commencing in May 2027 and September 2027. We are recruiting for both start dates and encourage eligible candidates to apply.

Successful applicants must have graduated from a recognized post-secondary institution prior to their employment start date. Please note that MBA and PhD graduates are not eligible for this program.

Required education

Bachelor's Degree

Required technical and professional expertise

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related technical field
  • Demonstrated familiarity or interest in machine learning, statistical analysis, artificial intelligence, or data mining through academic projects, internships, hackathons, research, publications, or personal projects
  • Experience with one or more programming languages, preferably Python
  • Hands-on experience with GenAI tools and frameworks (e.g., LangChain, Microsoft Agent Framework) and LLM concepts such as prompt engineering, RAG, and agentic workflows
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to communicate technical concepts effectively to peers, managers, and clients
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively within cross-functional teams
  • Must be eligible to work full-time in Canada


Preferred technical and professional experience

  • Internship, co-op, research, or project experience related to machine learning, computer vision, artificial intelligence, data science, or software engineering
  • Experience using machine learning or data engineering frameworks such as Scikit-learn, PyTorch, TensorFlow, or PySpark
  • Experience developing software prototypes, proof-of-concepts, or AI-driven applications
  • Experience supporting projects involving AI, Machine Learning, Automation, GenAI, or Large Language Models
  • Familiarity with cloud-native application development and related technologies such as Kubernetes, Docker, CI/CD pipelines, and distributed storage systems
  • Experience with AI and cloud services on Microsoft Azure, AWS, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), or IBM Cloud
  • Familiarity with MLOps concepts, model deployment, monitoring, and governance
  • Experience working with data pipelines, ETL processes, or large-scale data platforms is an asset


OTHER RELEVANT JOB DETAILS

Must have the ability to work in Canada without sponsorship.

This role will involve working with technology that is covered by Export Regulations sanctions. If you are a Foreign National from any of the following US sanctioned countries (Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Syria, and the Crimea, Luhansk, Donetsk, Kherson, and Zaporizhia regions of Ukraine) on a work permit, you are not eligible for employment in this position.

The salary range for the position is based on a full-time schedule. Your ultimate salary within this range may vary depending on your job-related skills and experience for this position.

About IBM

Sequent Computer Systems designs and manufactures multiprocessing computer systems based on Cache Coherent Non-Uniform Memory Access architecture, which are used primarily as application and database servers for commercial applications. Through a partnership with Oracle Corporation, Sequent became a dominant high-end UNIX platform in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Later it introduced a next-generation high-end platform for UNIX and Windows NT based on non-uniform memory access architecture, NUMA-Q. Sequent Computer Systems, Inc. was incorporated in 1983 and is based in Beaverton, Oregon. In July 1999 Sequent Computer Systems, Inc. was acquired by International Business Machines Corp.

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