Royal Bank of Canada

Senior Software Engineer

Royal Bank of Canada • $100K — $130K *
Toronto, ON M3C 0E3In-Person
Enterprise Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of software engineering experience with distributed systems and AI architectures
  • Proven in delivering large-scale production systems handling millions of transactions
  • Advanced knowledge of software best practices and system optimization
  • Deep expertise in designing microservices and service-oriented architectures
  • Proficient in Python and Golang for technology choices
  • Demonstrated leadership in mentoring and influencing technical direction
  • In-depth knowledge of containerization platforms (Docker, Kubernetes)
  • Experience in building applications across hybrid cloud environments (AWS, Azure)
  • Expert in data architecture and database design (SQL and NoSQL)
  • Understanding of ML model serving and advanced ML pattern design

Responsibilities

  • Define technical vision and strategy for AI services architecture
  • Design, build, and optimize critical AI services for strategic applications
  • Establish and promote software best practices and quality standards
  • Lead technical design decisions for AI platform architecture
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams for reliable AI system architecture
  • Mentor junior engineers to foster technical excellence
  • Build scalable, resilient, and secure software systems for AI services
  • Drive technical innovation and evaluate emerging technologies

Benefits

  • Collaborative and progressive work environment
  • Comprehensive Total Rewards Program with bonuses and flexible benefits
  • Supportive leadership for personal development
  • Opportunity to make a significant impact globally
Full Job Description
Job Description

We're looking for a visionary Senior Software Engineer to provide strategic technical leadership and deep subject-matter expertise in designing and implementing enterprise-scale AI services. This is an exceptional opportunity to shape the future of AI engineering at RBC, mentoring a team of talented engineers while driving architectural excellence and innovation across our production AI infrastructure.

Your responsibilities include:

  • Defining technical vision and strategy for AI services architecture, ensuring alignment with business objectives and enterprise standards
  • Designing, building, and optimizing mission-critical AI services that power the organization's most strategic AI and ML applications
  • Establishing and evangelizing software best practices, architectural patterns, and quality standards across AI engineering teams
  • Leading complex technical design decisions and enterprise-scale system architecture for AI platforms, including API frameworks, data governance models, and integration patterns
  • Collaborating cross-functionally with infrastructure, platform, and ML teams to architect seamless, reliable, and performant AI systems at scale
  • Mentoring and developing junior and staff engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous learning
  • Building highly scalable, resilient, and secure cloud and on-premise software systems for hosting AI services using cutting-edge technologies
  • Driving technical innovation and evaluating emerging technologies to maintain competitive advantage


You're our ideal candidate if you have:

  • 5+ years of software engineering experience, with significant expertise designing and implementing distributed systems and AI service architectures
  • Proven track record architecting and delivering large-scale, production systems serving millions of transactions or requests
  • Advanced expertise in software engineering best practices, architectural patterns, design reviews, and system optimization
  • Deep hands-on experience designing microservices, event-driven, and service-oriented architectures at enterprise scale
  • Expert-level proficiency in Python and Golang, with ability to make principled technology choices
  • Demonstrated leadership mentoring engineers and influencing technical direction across teams
  • In-depth knowledge of containerization and orchestration platforms (Docker, Kubernetes, OCP4) with production deployment experience
  • Advanced experience optimizing performance at scale, implementing sophisticated caching strategies, and tuning complex distributed systems
  • Hands-on expertise building and deploying applications across hybrid cloud environments (AWS, Azure) and on-premise infrastructure
  • Expert-level knowledge of data architecture, database design (SQL and NoSQL), and data access patterns in high-scale environments
  • Understanding of ML model serving, inference optimization, advanced ML system design patterns, and MLOps
  • Experience designing and implementing infrastructure for agentic AI systems and self-hosted ML model deployment
  • Advanced expertise in observability, monitoring, logging, and security practices for distributed systems


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
Agentic AI, Application Performance Management (APM), CI/CD, Domain Driven Design (DDD), Event Driven Architecture (EDA), Kubernetes, Model Deployment, Model Evaluation, Non Relational Databases, Python (Programming Language), SQL Databases, Systems Architecture

Additional Job Details

Address:

RBC WATERPARK PLACE, 88 QUEENS QUAY W:TORONTO

City:

Toronto

Country:

Canada

Work hours/week:

37.5

Employment Type:

Full time

Platform:

Job Type:

Regular

Pay Type:

Salaried

Posted Date:

2026-07-27

Application Deadline:

2026-08-28
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

About Royal Bank of Canada

Royal Bank of Canada Careers

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.

Work You’ll Do

At Royal Bank of Canada, we are not just hiring; we are building a culture of innovation and leadership. Our team members are at the forefront of the financial industry, driving transformation and delivering targeted solutions that meet the evolving needs of our clients and communities.

Explore Job Opportunities and Employment at RBC

Whether you are starting your career or looking to take it to the next level, RBC offers positions that challenge your skills and fuel your ambition. From entry-level positions to leadership roles, our job opportunities span across various functions and regions. Join us and be part of a team that values professional growth and diversity.

Internship and Professional Development

Kickstart your career with an internship at Royal Bank of Canada. Our internships provide invaluable hands-on experience, networking opportunities, and insights into the financial services industry. Interns at RBC gain the skills necessary to excel and are often considered for full-time positions within the company.

Benefits and Culture

At RBC, we prioritize the well-being and satisfaction of our employees. Our benefits package is designed to support our team members at every stage of their life and career. RBC’s culture is built on a foundation of respect, integrity, and responsibility, fostering an environment where everyone can thrive.

Career Growth and Innovation

We believe in nurturing the potential of our employees through continuous learning and career development programs. At RBC, you will find endless opportunities to grow professionally through on-the-job experiences, formal training programs, and leadership development initiatives. Our commitment to innovation means we are constantly seeking out new ideas and perspectives, making RBC a perfect place for those who aim to lead and innovate.

Diversity and Inclusion

Diversity is our strength. At Royal Bank of Canada, we are committed to building an inclusive workplace where every employee feels valued and respected. Our diversity training programs are designed to educate and inspire, creating a more inclusive and equitable workplace.

Join Our Team

Search open positions that match your skills and interests. We look for passionate, curious, creative, and solution-driven team players. Start your journey with RBC today and be part of a world-class team known for its commitment to client service, community involvement, and innovation.

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Learn more about Royal Bank of Canada
Size
86,007 employees
Market Cap
$130.3 billion
Industry
Finance & Insurance
5 Year Trend
+8.7%
NASDAQ
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