What is the opportunity?

Join RBC's new AI Accelerator team at RBC Clear, one of North America's largest banks. As a Staff Engineer - AI, you'll build cutting-edge AI components for our Analytics platform and Data and Insights platform, collaborating with teams across the organization to enable AI capabilities in a wide range of applications and services

What will you do?

• Design and develop AI/ML components for integration into RBC's Analytics platform and Data and Insights platform

• Build AI agents and create agentic workflows for analytics platforms

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify AI opportunities and implement solutions

• Build reusable AI frameworks and tools that accelerate development across the organization

• Lead technical discussions and provide guidance on AI architecture and best practices

• Work with product teams to understand requirements and translate them into scalable AI solutions

What do you need to succeed?

Must have

• Undergraduate degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or related field

• 4+ years in AI/ML development with hands-on experience in production systems

• Strong programming skills in Python, experience with ML frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch), cloud platforms

• Experience with prompt engineering, building Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers, and practical implementation of Gen AI in financial applications

• Understanding of AI applications in banking and financial services, including compliance and risk considerations

• Hands-on attitude and practical problem-solving approach - we value experience over certifications

• Ability to work effectively with diverse teams and communicate technical concepts clearly

Nice-to-have:

• Experience with MLOps and model deployment pipelines

• Knowledge of regulatory compliance frameworks in financial services

• Contributions to open-source AI/ML projects

• Experience with containerization and microservices architecture

• Developer education experience with technical talks and presentations

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. Collaborate with talented teams across the organization

• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team.

• Flexible work/life balance options

• Opportunities to do challenging work

• Be part of a new AI Accelerator team driving cutting-edge initiatives

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Job Skills

Active Learning, Agile Methodology, Application Integrations, Detail-Oriented, Emerging Technologies, Enterprise Application Delivery, Group Problem Solving, Programming Languages, Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

Additional Job Details

RBC CENTRE, 155 WELLINGTON ST W:TORONTOTorontoCanada37.5Full timeTECHNOLOGY AND OPERATIONSRegularSalaried2025-08-202025-09-30

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment

At RBC, we believe an inclusive workplace that has diverse perspectives is core to our continued growth as one of the largest and most successful banks in the world. Maintaining a workplace where our employees feel supported to perform at their best, effectively collaborate, drive innovation, and grow professionally helps to bring our Purpose to life and create value for our clients and communities. RBC strives to deliver this through policies and programs intended to foster a workplace based on respect, belonging and opportunity for all.