Software Engineer I - Machine Learning

Work Location:
Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Hours:
37.5

Line of Business:
Analytics, Insights, & Artificial Intelligence

Pay Details:
$120,000 - $153,500 CAD

The pay details posted reflect a temporary market premium specific to this role that is reassessed annually.

TD is committed to providing fair and equitable compensation opportunities to all colleagues. Growth opportunities and skill development are defining features of the colleague experience at TD. Our compensation policies and practices have been designed to allow colleagues to progress through the salary range over time as they progress in their role. The base pay actually offered may vary based upon the candidate's skills and experience, job-related knowledge, geographic location, and other specific business and organizational needs.

As a candidate, you are encouraged to ask compensation related questions and have an open dialogue with your recruiter who can provide you more specific details for this role.

Job Description:

The goal of the ML Framework team in AI platform, TD Bank is to enable model serving & deployment of robust and high-performing models by providing a solid foundation and allowing for fast iteration of deployment through ML frameworks. We are looking for world-class engineers to take on the challenging problem of shipping core frameworks for both Predictive & GenAI that will be used across the bank for model deployment & serving. The candidate will lead ML engineers on the machine learning framework team. Together with them, the candidate will lead the design critical components of the ML frameworks which will be used across the Bank. The candidate will interact with model developers & other ML, ML/DevOps engineers to lead the development of ML frameworks that will satisfy the needs of machine learning model deployments across various projects.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Lead the ML framework team building software of both predictive & GenAI model serving & applications.
• Own and ship features for ML framework capabilities.
• Work with product owners and tech leads to design, ship, and refine significant components of the product.
• Work with model developers, ML/DevOps teams to build, maintain and service the product.

CUSTOMER

• Provide expertise on fundamental engineering practices for the broader AI/ML engineering team and inspire the adoption of ML engineering practice across the organization.
• Interpret the meaning of new strategic directions and set objectives and measurements.
• Implement monitoring and feedback systems to evaluate progress and identify ways of making continuous improvements.

CUSTOMER

• Provide expertise on fundamental engineering practices for the broader AI/ML engineering team and inspire the adoption of ML engineering practice across the organization.
• Interpret the meaning of new strategic directions and set objectives and measurements.
• Implement monitoring and feedback systems to evaluate progress and identify ways of making continuous improvements.
• Gather and analyze information or data on current and future trends of best engineering practices.
• Seek information on issues impacting the progress of organizational, engineering and process issues.

SHAREHOLDER

• Adhere to enterprise frameworks or methodologies that relate to activities for our business area.
• Ensure respective programs/policies/practices are well managed, meets business needs, complies with internal and external requirements, and aligns with business priorities.
• Consistently exercise discretion in managing correspondence, information and all matters of confidentiality; escalate issues where appropriate.

EXPERIENCE AND / OR EDUCATION:

• 5-6+ Years of industry experience as a Software/ML Engineer leading the development of features.
• Experience with building and scaling data-intensive software & systems.
• You value good software & system design and sweat over details in code and API design.
• Experience leading a small team of ML/Software Engineers
• You enjoy learning new technology and educating others.
• You take great personal pride in building robust and scalable software & ML systems.
• You strive to communicate clearly and with empathy.
• You are highly accountable and have a strong sense of ownership.
• You are a self-starter and can independently drive your projects forward.

Ability to do detailed code reviews and give thoughtful feedback

Who We Are:

TD is one of the world's leading global financial institutions and is the fifth largest bank in North America by branches/stores. Every day, we deliver legendary customer experiences to over 27 million households and businesses in Canada, the United States and around the world. More than 95,000 TD colleagues bring their skills, talent, and creativity to the Bank, those we serve, and the economies we support. We are guided by our vision to Be the Better Bank and our purpose to enrich the lives of our customers, communities and colleagues.

TD is deeply committed to being a leader in customer experience, that is why we believe that all colleagues, no matter where they work, are customer facing. As we build our business and deliver on our strategy, we are innovating to enhance the customer experience and build capabilities to shape the future of banking. Whether you've got years of banking experience or are just starting your career in financial services, we can help you realize your potential. Through regular leadership and development conversations to mentorship and training programs, we're here to support you towards your goals. As an organization, we keep growing - and so will you.

Our Total Rewards Package
Our Total Rewards package reflects the investments we make in our colleagues to help them and their families achieve their financial, physical, and mental well-being goals. Total Rewards at TD includes a base salary, variable compensation, and several other key plans such as health and well-being benefits, savings and retirement programs, paid time off, banking benefits and discounts, career development, and reward and recognition programs. Learn more

Additional Information:
We're delighted that you're considering building a career with TD. Through regular development conversations, training programs, and a competitive benefits plan, we're committed to providing the support our colleagues need to thrive both at work and at home.

Please be advised that this job opportunity is subject to provincial regulation for employment purposes. It is imperative to acknowledge that each province or territory within the jurisdiction of Canada may have its own set of regulations, requirements.

Colleague Development
If you're interested in a specific career path or are looking to build certain skills, we want to help you succeed. You'll have regular career, development, and performance conversations with your manager, as well as access to an online learning platform and a variety of mentoring programs to help you unlock future opportunities. Whether you have a passion for helping customers and want to expand your experience, or you want to coach and inspire your colleagues, there are many different career paths within our organization at TD - and we're committed to helping you identify opportunities that support your goals.

Training & Onboarding
We will provide training and onboarding sessions to ensure that you've got everything you need to succeed in your new role.

Interview Process
We'll reach out to candidates of interest to schedule an interview. We do our best to communicate outcomes to all applicants by email or phone call.

Accommodation
Your accessibility is important to us. Please let us know if you'd like accommodations (including accessible meeting rooms, captioning for virtual interviews, etc.) to help us remove barriers so that you can participate throughout the interview process.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Language Requirement (Quebec only):
Sans Objet