Royal Bank of Canada

Staff AI Engineer

Royal Bank of Canada$120K — $150K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of infrastructure engineering experience in cloud technologies (Azure, AWS) and Kubernetes (AKS, OpenShift)
  • Strong grasp of core agentic AI concepts including MCP, A2A, and guardrails
  • Practical experience with cloud-native applications and containerization
  • Hands-on experience with AI services like AI Foundry and Azure AI Search
  • Experience with observability tools such as Prometheus or Grafana
  • Proven ability to deliver production systems end-to-end
  • Strong collaboration and communication skills for cross-team influence

Responsibilities

  • Design, build, and maintain secure, scalable AI agent workloads
  • Collaborate to define technical standards and best practices
  • Drive the development of key platform capabilities
  • Mentor engineers through reviews and design sessions
  • Enhance developer experience with CI/CD and testing frameworks
  • Engage in technical planning to establish milestones
  • Embed reliability, performance, and security into all builds

Benefits

  • Join a collaborative team focused on professional growth
  • Participate in a comprehensive Total Rewards Program with flexible benefits
  • Receive support for development through coaching and opportunities
  • Have the ability to make a significant impact on a global scale
Full Job Description
Job Description

What is the opportunity?

At RBC Borealis, we're building the AI Agent Platform that will redefine how financial services are developed, deployed, and run securely at scale. Our team is responsible for the platform that powers intelligent, autonomous agents across a diverse technology infrastructure spanning OpenShift, AWS, and Azure. As a Staff Software Developer, you'll play a critical role in designing, building, and operating core components of this platform. You'll work alongside Senior and Principal Developers, driving architectural decisions, mentoring engineers, and delivering high-quality, production-ready code. You'll contribute to shaping the platform that enables RBC teams to build and run AI-powered systems safely and efficiently.

Your responsibilities will include:
  • Design, build, and maintain services that enable secure, scalable, and observable AI agent workloads across multiple environments.
  • Collaborate with engineering, architecture, and security teams to define and implement technical standards, APIs, and best practices.
  • Drive the development of platform capabilities including identity, networking, observability, and runtime orchestration.
  • Mentor and support engineers through code reviews, design sessions, and knowledge sharing.
  • Contribute to improving developer experience and deployment automation through CI/CD, infrastructure-as-code, and testing frameworks.
  • Participate in technical planning, helping to define milestones and deliverables across engineering squads.
  • Ensure reliability, performance, and security are embedded into everything we build.


You're our ideal candidate if you:

Must-have:
  • 5+ years of infrastructure engineering with a strong understanding of technology infrastructure, including Cloud (Azure, AWS), Kubernetes (AKS, OpenShift), containerization, Terraform, and infrastructure security.
  • Strong understanding of agentic development and core agentic AI concepts: MCP, A2A, Guardrails, Authentication, and Evaluation.
  • Practical experience building and deploying containerized, cloud-native applications across diverse infrastructure environments.
  • Hands-on experience with AI resources and services such as AI Foundry, Bedrock, and Azure AI Search.
  • Experience with observability tools and monitoring systems such as Prometheus, Grafana, or Dynatrace.
  • Proven track record of delivering high-quality, production systems end-to-end.
  • Strong collaboration and communication skills, with experience influencing technical decisions across teams.

Nice-to-have
  • Experience with AI frameworks such as LangChain, LlamaIndex, or similar.
  • Familiarity with Azure Entra ID, workload identity, SPIFFE/SPIRE, or OIDC integration.
  • Exposure to admission controllers, policy enforcement, or platform security tools.
  • Interest in mentoring engineers and contributing to technical strategy discussions.


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
Big Data Analytics, Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Industry Knowledge, Machine Learning (ML), Results-Oriented, Software Engineering, Software Product Design

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:

TECHNOLOGY AND OPERATIONS

Job Type:

Regular

Pay Type:

Salaried

Posted Date:

2026-07-21

Application Deadline:

2026-07-27
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.

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.

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