Scotiabank

Staff AI Platform Engineer - Tangerine

Scotiabank$120K — $150K *
Enterprise Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • University degree in Computer Engineering / Computer Science / Technology, or relevant work experience
  • 8+ years of Software/Data/ML/AI Engineering experience
  • 2+ years of technology leadership experience, e.g. as a Senior/Staff Engineer
  • Significant experience delivering complex, high-availability ML/AI platforms at scale
  • Hands on experience with Machine Learning, Generative AI, Agentic AI, RAG pipelines, and feature stores
  • Deep experience with cloud native AI/ML stacks (GCP/Azure/AWS) and container orchestration (Kubernetes)
  • Knowledge of AI governance, compliance, security and reliability best practices

Responsibilities

  • Deliver technology solutions for Tangerine's AI platform with a focus on AI/ML/Agentic capabilities
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to align on the AI platform vision and strategic goals
  • Develop infrastructure and tools for scalable model training and intelligent agents
  • Execute on the strategic platform roadmap, ensuring alignment and feedback from AI platform consumers
  • Lead engineering initiatives from planning to ongoing support, ensuring high quality and reliability
  • Foster a client-focused engineering culture prioritizing customer experience and secure operations
  • Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical excellence across the team

Benefits

  • Be part of a diverse and inclusive team celebrating and recognizing success
  • Access to thousands of online and in-person courses for career growth
  • Support for saving for the future and investing in total well-being
  • No dress codes; an equal and uncomplicated work environment
  • Workspace flexibility and excitement working at the official Bank of the Toronto Raptors
Full Job Description
Requisition ID: 267671

The Staff AI Platform Engineeris responsible for the engineering execution and delivery of technology solutions that support Tangerine's AI platform. This role ensures the timely delivery, quality, resiliency, and operational excellence of AI platform capabilities that support applications, processes and client journeys for Tangerine. The Staff AI Engineer partners closely with business and product leads to align on requirements and priorities, delivering technical solutions that support strategic business outcomes. Reporting to the Head, Data and AI Platforms, this role plays a key part in translating vision into executable plans and ensuring those plans are delivered with a high level of quality, stability, and stakeholder alignment.

Is this role right for you? In this role, you will:

  • Responsible for the successful engineering delivery of the Tangerine AI Platform in alignment with the desired outcomes. Focus is on the AI/ML/Agentic platform capabilities (MLOps/LLMOps pipelines, model training, deployment, monitoring, governance), collaboration across other teams to meet the strategic priorities, while maintaining stability, scalability, and high performance of critical platform capabilities and services
  • Partners with technology, risk, analytics and business teams, to deliver on the AI platform vision/strategy and create robust technical solutions that support a best in class AI platform
  • Deliver infrastructure and tooling for scalable model training and inference, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), context engineering, and intelligent agents
  • Executes on the strategic platform roadmap, as defined by the Technology and Business leadership team ensuring seamless transition from strategy to technical implementation, and fostering a continuous feedback loop with AI platform consumers (technology and business)
  • Leads delivery of engineering project initiatives, ensuring proper planning, execution, QA, deployment, and ongoing support
  • Champions a client-focused engineering culture across their team, prioritizing value delivery, customer experience, and the secure, compliant operation of the AI platform
  • Collaborates with the data platform team to manage data products, feature stores and other data sources optimized for ML/AI training, inference and agents
  • Collaborates with AI and Agentic Development team to ensure the Tangerine AI platform supports their success
  • Leads the design and implementation of Tangerine's standard AI pipelines-real-time, batch, and hybrid
  • Drives engineering excellence by promoting best practices in coding, platform architecture, DevOps, CI/CD, observability, test automation, and incident response
  • Ensures platform resilience and operational preparedness, guaranteeing application reliability through extensive monitoring, proactive issue detection, and detailed root cause analysis for incidents
  • Directs day-to-day activities in a manner consistent with the Bank's risk culture and the relevant risk appetite statement and limits. Communicates the Bank's risk culture and risk appetite statement throughout their teams
  • Mentors junior and intermediate engineers and contributes to technical leadership forums to foster a culture of excellence


Do you have the skills that will enable you to succeed in this role? We'd love to work with you if you have: Required Qualifications:
  • University degree in Computer Engineering / Computer Science / Technology, or relevant work experience
  • 8+ years of Software/Data/ML/AI Engineering experience
  • 2+ years of technology leadership experience, e.g. as a Senior/Staff Engineer
  • Significant experience delivering complex, high-availability ML/AI platforms at scale.
  • Hands on experience with Machine Learning, Generative AI, Agentic AI, RAG pipelines, and feature stores.
  • Deep experience with cloud native AI/ML stacks (GCP/Azure/AWS), container orchestration (Kubernetes) and modern AI platforms
  • Knowledge of AI governance, compliance, security and reliability best practices


What's in it for you?
  • You will be part of a diverse and inclusive team of Client-focused go-getters looking to learn from each other in an environment that celebrates and recognizes success!
  • You will have access to thousands of online and in-person courses so you can shape your career growth with support from diverse industry leaders.
  • You will get our help to save for your future and to invest in your total well-being through our Tangerine benefits.
  • You belong here, and we are equal and uncomplicated. Bring your true self to work, dress codes don't apply here.
  • You will enjoy workspace flexibility and all the excitement that comes from working at the official Bank of the Toronto Raptors.

Location(s): Canada : Ontario : Toronto

At Tangerine we value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the team, and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment. If you require accommodation during the recruitment and selection process, please let our Recruitment team know.

About Scotiabank

Scotiabankers are committed to helping individuals, companies, and communities to thrive in a changing world. From personal and business banking, brokerage, and insurance, to private wealth, and the most sophisticated commercial, corporate and institutional services, they serve the diverse needs of some 21 million customers in more than 55 countries. Founded in 1832 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, their growth has always been fuelled by the success of their customers and their longevity secured by an unshakable commitment to carefully and expertly managing risk and capital. That focus on doing what's right for customers—short- andlong-term—has made us a global financial services leader. Headquartered in Canada, they are over 86, 000 Scotiabankers strong. Each of us are committed to being the best at understanding their customers' needs and all of us working together to deliver practical advice and relevant solutions that help their customers become financially better off.

Scotiabank Careers

Join Scotiabank, a premier financial institution, and become part of a diverse and inclusive team that’s leading the way in global banking. At Scotiabank, we offer more than just job opportunities; we provide a platform for professional growth and innovation in the financial services industry.

Work You’ll Do

At Scotiabank, we’re not just filling positions; we’re cultivating leaders. Dive into a workplace where diversity training and leadership development shape the path to your future. Our commitment to professional growth is evident in our robust training programs and continuous learning opportunities that foster innovation and strategic thinking.

Explore a World of Opportunities

Whether you’re looking for a full-time position, an internship, or a leadership role, Scotiabank has a spectrum of opportunities to fit your career ambitions. Our team is composed of individuals who bring a wealth of skills and perspectives to our company, driving us forward with their creativity and strategic insights.

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Scotiabank’s culture is one of collaboration and respect, where each team member’s contribution is valued. Engage in meaningful work that challenges you to leverage your skills and push the boundaries of what’s possible in the banking sector. Our innovative projects not only support the growth of the company but also ensure our position as a leader in the industry.

Benefits and Growth

Choosing a career at Scotiabank means opting for a life of growth and opportunity. Our employees enjoy competitive benefits, including comprehensive health coverage, retirement plans, and flexible working conditions, all designed to support your career and personal life. We believe in nurturing our team’s potential by providing them with the tools they need to succeed both professionally and personally.

Join Our Team

Ready to take the next step in your career? Explore the job opportunities at Scotiabank by searching our open positions that match your skills and interests. We are continuously hiring and looking for passionate, curious, and solution-driven team players.

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Stay connected and advance your career through Scotiabank’s extensive networking opportunities. Participate in events that connect you with other professionals and leaders within the industry. Our career resources will help you prepare your resume, ace your interviews, and land the job that best suits your career goals.

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