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Senior Machine Learning Researcher opportunity at RBC Borealis – leading the forefront of AI in banking.
Join a collaborative team delivering end-to-end AI projects and shaping financial technology.
Job Description
RBC Borealis is looking for an enthusiastic Senior Machine Learning Researcher who's excited by the opportunity of being at the forefront of machine learning technology and working on extremely challenging problems in the financial services industry. As a Senior Machine Learning Researcher, you'll be part of a collaborative team delivering AI projects end to end, covering everything from scoping and defining the AI problem, to data pre-processing and exploration, to prototyping novel algorithmic solutions, to software implementations of machine learning-based products. At RBC Borealis you'll be joining a team that works directly with leading researchers in machine learning; and you'll have access to rich and massive datasets and to the computational resources that support cutting-edge machine learning R&D.
Your responsibilities include
- Drive Research Strategy : Formulate and lead independent research projects that solve complex, high-impact problems. Define success metrics aligned with both business goals and scientific rigor;
- Design & Implement ML Solutions : Architect and deploy scalable ML systems and algorithms. Provide technical guidance to cross-functional teams on implementation and optimization;
- Build Organizational Expertise : Mentor junior researchers and engineers. Review research outputs, disseminate knowledge, and foster a culture of innovation;
- Establish Thought Leadership : Author peer-reviewed publications, present at top-tier conferences (NeurIPS, ACL, EMNLP, etc.), and position the organization as an AI research leader;
- Advise Leadership : Synthesize complex technical and business considerations. Provide clear, actionable recommendations on high-stakes decisions with significant financial or operational impact;
- Cultivate Strategic Relationships : Build trusted partnerships across teams and external collaborators to deliver measurable value and shape organizational direction.
You're our ideal candidate if you have
- A Ph.D. degree in Computer Science or a related technical field;
- 2+ years of experience as a machine learning researcher or engineer in a product-centric environment or equivalent experience;
- Deep expertise in machine learning; LLM and NLP experience a plus;
- Track record of delivering high-impact ML products from concept to production
- Experience mentoring junior technical talent;
- Exceptional communication skills—able to translate complex ideas for diverse audiences;
- A history of high-quality academic publications (e.g., NeurIPS, ACL, EMNLP, CVPR, ICLR, ICML etc.).
What's in it for you?
Join 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
Aprendizaje automático (ML), Ciencia de datos, Colaboración, Comunicación, Modelos de lenguaje grandes (LLM), Programación informática
Additional Job Details
Address: 401 GEORGIA ST W:VANCOUVER City: Vancouver Country: Canadá Work hours/week: 37.5 Employment Type: Full time Platform: TECHNOLOGY AND OPERATIONS Job Type: Regular Pay Type: Salaried Posted Date: 2026-05-06 Application Deadline: 2026-10-05 Note : Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above
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