Research Engineer

Job Description

<p><b>LLM Research Engineer</b></p><p>Montreal (preferred) · Eastern Canada · Remote flexibility</p><p><br></p><p>A fast growing AI company is pushing the boundaries of software development by combining compiler technology with next-generation agentic AI. They are seeking a Research Engineer who can bridge research and engineering, someone excited to explore new methods, validate them quickly, and help transform ideas into production-ready systems.</p><p><br></p><p>This role suits someone hands-on, curious, and motivated by the challenge of moving beyond academic research to build technology that works in the real world.</p><p><br></p><p><b>What you’ll do</b></p><ul><li>Research and prototype agentic AI / LLM methods for problem-solving, planning, and code generation.</li><li>Evaluate and benchmark optimization approaches to ensure strong real-world performance.</li><li>Track the latest developments in AI research and open-source projects, and translate them into applied solutions.</li><li>Write production-aware code that can be integrated into live systems.</li><li>Work alongside a highly technical team to ship breakthrough features.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><b>What’s needed</b></p><ul><li>Advanced degree (Master’s/PhD) in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or equivalent hands-on experience.</li><li>Prior work in AI/ML, ideally applying LLMs or agents to complex tasks.</li><li>Strong grounding in ML fundamentals and ability to apply them in new contexts.</li><li>Fluency in Python and modern ML frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow, JAX), plus familiarity with LLM APIs, agentic frameworks, and cloud platforms.</li><li>Balance of research creativity with practical engineering discipline.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><b>Nice to have</b></p><ul><li>Experience fine-tuning LLMs or applying reinforcement learning in applied settings.</li><li>Knowledge of compilers, program synthesis, or code optimization tools.</li><li>Contributions to open-source AI initiatives.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><b>The offer</b></p><ul><li>Competitive compensation (approx. CAD 125K–190K, with flexibility for standout talent).</li><li>Health and dental benefits.</li><li>Professional growth opportunities in a scaling AI environment.</li><li>Flexible work arrangements.</li><li>Access to state-of-the-art compute and development resources.</li></ul><p></p>