Job DescriptionWhat's the opportunity?We're looking for an enthusiastic software developer who's excited by the opportunity of working on challenging problems at the intersection of machine learning and the financial services industry. As a Machine Learning Software Engineer, you'll be responsible for owning and delivering a project end to end - everything from data pre-processing and exploration, to building and scaling ML algorithms and pipelines, to deployment and monitoring of production systems. 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 cutting-edge machine learning R&D.
Your responsibilities include:- To build cutting edge ML solutions throughout the research and product development lifecycle;
- To plan the work and lead a team of software engineers to deliver the machine learning products and solutions;
- To play a key role in the design and development of Borealis' machine learning products;
- To partner with RBC Borealis's research and product teams to ensure the seamless delivery of these products;
- To apply engineering and data best practices to build robust and scalable large-scale machine learning software systems;
- To support projects with thorough documentation, design decisions, and technical advisory.
You're our ideal candidate if you have:- Experience building modular, robust, scalable software for machine learning and/or data software systems in Python or similar language;
- Experience leading a team of engineers through the full lifecycle of a project delivery;
- Experience working across the entire research and product lifecycle from prototyping to production;
- Exposure to distributed computing frameworks as well as containerization (eg. Docker, Kubernetes);
- 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;
- Experience working with data science tooling and deep learning frameworks is a plus.
What's in it for you?- Be part of a dynamic & flexible working environment;
- Become part of a team that thinks progressively and works collaboratively. We care about seeing each other reach full potential;
- Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities;
- Ability to make a difference and lasting impact from a local-to-global scale.
About the AI GroupRBC's AI Group is the AI accelerator for RBC, with a focus on driving the shift from early-stage AI projects to scaled, client outcomes that amplify the impact of RBC's people. In addition to helping scale the biggest AI opportunities at RBC, the AI Group is responsible for advancing research into emerging use cases across generative and agentic AI, while maintaining expertise in security, responsible AI and regulatory expectations. The Business Enablement function within the AI Group partners with LOBs and Functions to set AI ambition, originate transformation opportunities, and frame programs for delivery - ensuring RBC remains at the frontier of AI-enabled value creation.
Job SkillsBig Data Analytics, Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Industry Knowledge, Machine Learning (ML), Results-Oriented, Software Engineering, Software Product Design
Additional Job DetailsAddress:777 BAY ST, TH 27:TORONTO
City:Toronto
Country:Canada
Work hours/week:37.5
Employment Type:Full time
Platform:HUMAN RESOURCES & BMCC
Job Type:Regular
Pay Type:Salaried
Posted Date:2026-07-27
Application Deadline:2026-09-30
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above
