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AI Quality Engineer role at RBC – lead AI testing initiatives & drive next‑generation quality assurance.
Senior‑level position in Toronto – shape AI QA frameworks across fintech domains.
Global Functions Technology (GFT) is part of RBC’s Technology and Operations division. GFT’s impact is far-reaching as we collaborate with partners from across the company to deliver innovative and transformative IT solutions. Our clients represent Risk, Finance, HR, CAO, Audit, Legal, Compliance, Financial Crime, Capital Markets, Personal and Commercial Banking and Wealth Management. We also lead the development of digital tools and platforms to enhance collaboration.
We are seeking an exceptional AI Quality Engineer to architect and lead our transition from traditional QA to an AI‑Led Software Development Life Cycle (AISDLC) testing framework. This role is foundational to modernizing how we validate AI-driven features, optimize test coverage, and ensure data quality at scale across complex organizational domains. This is a strategic hire that combines hands‑on engineering excellence with organizational leadership capacity, establishing RBC as a leader in intelligent, continuous validation.
WHAT WILL YOU DO?
- Design AI/ML-powered test optimization frameworks – Architect intelligent test coverage systems using advanced methodologies to intelligently prioritize and select test cases, reducing manual testing overhead while maintaining quality standards
- Establish AISDLC governance and quality standards – Define comprehensive testing standards, governance models, and quality metrics that apply across the organization for AI-enabled systems and features
- Integrate AI-driven validation into CI/CD pipelines – Embed real-time, continuous quality assurance throughout development workflows to enable rapid, safe deployments at scale
- Implement predictive validation and monitoring systems – Deploy continuous validation with proactive observability tools that detect data drift, validate model performance, and identify quality issues in parallel with development
- Build scalable, adaptive test automation infrastructure – Create intelligent automation platforms that dynamically evolve with AI systems, including complex validation for data quality, feature behavior, and system performance
- Define enterprise data quality protocols – Establish robust validation processes for large-scale datasets across key functions (brand marketing, compensation, database systems) to ensure reliable AI-enabled features
- Translate business requirements into technical automation – Bridge organizational needs with scalable, intelligent validation logic that demonstrates ROI through deployment velocity, test cycle reduction, and improved time-to-market
- Build center of excellence and develop specialized teams – Establish RBC's QE function as a leading center for AI testing practices while upskilling existing staff in modern automation and AISDLC methodologies
- Create strategic modernization roadmaps – Develop comprehensive plans for transforming QE capabilities across complex, interconnected domains with clear governance balancing speed and quality
WHAT DO YOU NEED TO SUCCEED?
Must have:
7+ years test automation architecture with 3+ years in AI/ML systems testing; expert proficiency in AI/ML testing frameworks, MLOps, CI/CD integration, and programming (Python, Java); Experience with test data management and AISDLC methodologies.
Strategic & Architectural Capability: Proven ability to design scalable QA frameworks across interconnected domains; track record modernizing legacy QA processes; experience translating business requirements into technical automation strategies; strong understanding of financial services compliance testing.
Leadership & Team Building: Proven ability to build, mentor, and lead high-performing teams; experience establishing centers of excellence; demonstrated organizational influence and stakeholder management.
Communication & Adaptability: Exceptional communication skills translating complex technical concepts for diverse audiences; comfort operating in ambiguous environments with emerging technologies; ability to establish new practices and frameworks from the ground up.
Nice-to-have :
Background in financial services or regulated industry QA
Experience with model monitoring, MLOps, or ML pipeline validation
Familiarity with Robotic Process Automation (RPA) testing, performance and load testing frameworks for AI systems
Open‑source contributions or thought leadership in AI/ML testing with agile and DevOps environments
What’s in it for you?
We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.
A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, commissions, and stock where applicable
Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
A world-class training program in financial services
Flexible work/life balance options
Opportunities to do challenging work
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Job Skills
- Análisis predictivos
- Automatización de pruebas
- Ciclo de vida de desarrollo del software (SDLC)
- Ciclo de vida de prueba de software (STLC)
- Estrategia de inteligencia artificial
- Garantía de calidad de TI
- Inteligencia artificial (IA)
- Lenguaje máquina
- Lenguajes de programación
- LLM Evaluation
- Orientado al detalle
- Planificación a largo plazo
- Planificación de inteligencia artificial
- Pruebas de aplicaciones
- Pruebas de productos de software
- Resolución de problemas en grupo
- SDLC ágil
- Toma de decisiones
Additional Job Details
Address: 20 KING ST W:TORONTO
City: Toronto
Country: Canadá
Work hours/week: 37.5
Employment Type: Full time
Platform: TECHNOLOGY AND OPERATIONS
Job Type: Regular
Pay Type: Salaried
Posted Date: 2026-07-03
Application Deadline: 2026-07-17
Note : Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above
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