Machine Learning AI Engineer (ML Velocity & Productionization)

Job Title

Machine Learning AI Engineer (ML Velocity & Productionization)

Job #:

Location

Toronto, ON

Work Model

Remote (must be based in Canada)

Contract Length

12 months

Pay Rate

$65-$75/HR CAD

Application Process

Apply via the medium where you saw this posting. If you encounter technical difficulties submitting your resume, please send a Word version of your resume to Mauncho Ogega at (email protected) .

Overview

Apex Systems, a global IT services provider, is seeking a Machine Learning Engineer with expert‑level knowledge of Claude’s AI capabilities and strong hands‑on experience in Python (pandas, scikit‑learn, and modern ML frameworks). The ideal candidate will be proficient in SQL (complex queries, optimization, and data transformations), experienced with Snowflake, and skilled in deploying and productionizing machine learning models at scale. This role requires a proven ability to independently drive projects end‑to‑end—from initial exploration through full production deployment—while leveraging AI to accelerate ML development velocity. The position is for a contract placement with one of our major international retail clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Leverage Claude to enhance ML workflows, automate development tasks, accelerate experimentation, and optimize production pipelines.
• Build and maintain Python‑based ML tooling leveraging pandas, scikit‑learn, and other ML frameworks.
• Write, optimize, and maintain complex SQL queries for data transformation, feature engineering, and model scoring pipelines.
• Develop and operationalize ML workflows within Snowflake, including integration with ML models and data pipelines.
• Deploy and productionize machine learning models using scalable best practices (versioning, monitoring, CI/CD, reproducibility).
• Independently take ML initiatives from ideation → proof of concept → MVP → full production deployment.
• Troubleshoot and improve existing ML systems to increase reliability, robustness, and throughput.
• Work cross‑functionally with engineering, data science, and platform teams to enhance ML velocity and operational efficiency.

Required Technical Skills

• Claude: Expert‑level understanding of Claude’s capabilities, workflows, and prompt engineering techniques; ability to integrate AI into ML development processes.
• Python: Strong experience with pandas, scikit‑learn, and common ML/AI libraries; ability to build robust ML tooling.
• SQL: Advanced proficiency in writing complex, high‑performance queries and optimising analytical workloads.
• Snowflake: Hands‑on experience working with Snowflake data pipelines, transformations, and ML integration patterns.
• ML Deployment: Proven experience productionizing models (batch, real‑time, or event‑driven) and maintaining them in live environments.
• End‑to‑End Ownership: Demonstrated ability to independently deliver projects from exploration through production deployment.

Nice‑to‑Have Skills

• Experience with ML observability tools (e.g., MLflow, Weights & Biases).
• Familiarity with LLM‑powered agents, retrieval pipelines, or AI workflow automation.
• Experience deploying ML solutions into cloud environments (AWS, GCP, Azure).

Who You Are

• A hands‑on AI/ML engineer who thrives on building efficient, scalable systems.
• Comfortable experimenting with cutting‑edge AI models (especially Claude) and integrating them into practical engineering workflows.
• Able to move quickly, solve ambiguous problems, and deliver high‑quality production solutions with minimal oversight.

Apex Benefits Overview

Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We also provide an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401(k) program with company match after 12 months of tenure, an HSA (Health Savings Account) on the HDHP plan, SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, corporate discount savings program, and other discounts. Additionally, we host an on‑demand training program, provide access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars after 6+ months of tenure, and offer certification discounts and other perks to associations such as CompTIA and IIBA.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at (email protected) or 804‑523‑8228.

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