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Lead AI Engineer, LLMs & SLMsArtificial.Agency • Edmonton, Division No. 11, CA
Lead AI Engineer, LLMs & SLMs

Lead AI Engineer, LLMs & SLMs

Artificial.Agency • Edmonton, Division No. 11, CA
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Overview

Artificial.Agency is seeking a Lead AI Engineer to shape and drive the research and engineering efforts behind our multi-agent, multi-modal systems. You will lead a high-caliber team working on large and small language models, setting technical and research strategy, guiding fine-tuning and deployment efforts, and aligning AI innovation with product vision. As a senior leader, you will contribute to technical work, shape research direction, mentor talent, and influence cross-functional roadmaps to deliver transformative, real-time interactive systems.

Key Responsibilities

  • Strategic Research Leadership : Define and drive the roadmap for LLM and SLM research and engineering, aligning with product, platform, and company goals.
  • Team Development & Mentorship : Lead, mentor, and grow a world-class team of ML researchers and engineers, fostering a collaborative, high-performance culture.
  • Model Innovation : Oversee fine-tuning, adaptation, and innovation on LLMs / SLMs using advanced methods (SFT, GRPO, DPO); ensure models meet cutting-edge standards for efficiency, performance, and capability.
  • Deployment & System Optimization : Architect scalable deployment pipelines across cloud platforms (vLLM, NVIDIA Triton, etc.), optimizing system performance under latency, throughput, and resource constraints.
  • Cross-Functional & Organizational Impact : Collaborate with product, game development, and platform teams to align AI advancements with business impact; represent the ML team’s work internally and externally, potentially through publications, open-source contributions, or conference presence.
  • Research Innovation & Industry Awareness : Stay at the forefront of AI trends, research breakthroughs, and emerging technologies; identify and integrate promising methods that elevate our competitive edge.

Qualifications

  • Preferably an advanced degree (Master’s or PhD) in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field.
  • 6+ years in ML research or engineering, including 2+ years in a technical leadership or management role.
  • Proven experience leading research and development efforts in LLM / SLM domains, from idea to production.
  • Expertise in fine-tuning, adapting, and deploying LLMs / SLMs using modern frameworks (vLLM, Triton, etc.).
  • Proficiency in Python and ML frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, Jax).
  • Strong understanding of system optimization, performance trade-offs, and scaling considerations.
  • Passionate about advancing the application of AI research into real-world systems that impact users and industries.
  • Why Join Us

  • Lead & Shape Innovation : Set the vision and direction for transformative LLM and SLM systems, collaborating with top-tier experts to push the boundaries of applied AI.
  • Maximize Real-World Impact : Architect and deliver AI systems powering millions of interactive, real-time experiences at scale.
  • Grow & Influence : Thrive in a collaborative, empowering culture that values leadership, experimentation, and inclusive growth.
  • Artificial.Agency is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We believe in the power of diverse perspectives and strive to create an inclusive environment for all employees.

    Additional Details

  • Seniority level : Mid-Senior level
  • Employment type : Full-time
  • Job function : Engineering and Information Technology
  • Industries : Software Development
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