AI Platform Engineer (Data Platform)

Now, If You Were To Come On Board As Our AI Platform Engineer, We’d Ask You To Do The Following

At Compass Data & AI (CDAI), our mission is to create extraordinary experiences at the intersection of hospitality and technology. The CDAI AI Platform Engineering team is seeking an experienced and highly skilled AI platform engineer to join our team and lead the development of cutting-edge AI/ML infrastructure to help our partners make smarter business decisions. The successful candidate will:

• Build robust, and reliable infrastructure that enables and accelerates AI applications and services that are deployed at the company.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify business needs and develop innovative data-driven solutions that drive measurable impact.
• Provide guidance and feedback on infrastructure and system architectures that power AI driven decision making.
• Design and implement robust data infrastructure, following governance practices around data integrity and security.
• Mentor and provide guidance to data scientists, fostering a collaborative environment for knowledge sharing and skill development.
• Stay updated with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in machine learning, AI, LLMs, and data science.

Think you have what it takes to be our AI Platform Engineer? Here’s how we’ll know:

• 5 years of hands-on experience in building and deploying machine learning and AI pipelines in a commercial environment.
• Experience with cloud-based data platforms (AWS, GCP, Snowflake preferred) and related services (Airflow, Sagemaker, Vertex AI).
• Expert in writing Python, Terraform, and familiarity with Golang.
• Proven track record of delivering successful data-driven solutions that have driven tangible business outcomes.
• Skilled in automating processes with GitHub Actions pipelines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ Years of experience working in infrastructure and platform engineering teams
• Experience with clustering algorithms and recommender systems.
• Knowledge of software engineering practices and version control systems.
• Minimum Bachelors degree in STEM or related field required.
• Master’s or Ph.D. in STEM or related field preferred.

Position Details

• Position Title: AI Platform Engineer
• Salary: 110,000.00 – 150,000.00
• Perks: Bonus, 4 Weeks Vacation, RRSP, Benefits and more!
• Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent
• Hybrid: 3 Days a Week – Toronto/ Mississauga

In accordance with provincial legislation and our commitment to transparent hiring practices, the compensation range for this position is provided. Final compensation will be determined based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity. Canadian work experience is not required. Please note that artificial intelligence tools are utilized in the applicant screening process.

What’s in it for you?

• Join an award-winning culture. We have been recognized for being a Great Place to Work, in addition to being selected as a FORTUNE Global 500 Company, Best Workplaces Retail & Hospitality, and FORTUNE World’s Most Admired Companies.
• The opportunities with us are endless. As the world’s largest food and support services company, we offer an extensive range of learning and career opportunities for all our associates.
• Health & Safety. The health and safety of our associates, clients and guests has always been our top priority. We have the right processes in place to ensure our teams have the support they need to stay safe, while helping to keep our guests safe.
• Health Benefits. For our eligible associates, we offer comprehensive health, vision, and dental care coverage.
• A Focus on Mental Health and Wellness. Our Mental Health and Well-Being initiative was created to share credible resources with our associates and the communities we serve on a variety of topics, including mental, physical, spiritual, and financial wellbeing. We also have an Employment Assistance Program which provides our associates with access to 24/7 support, resources, and information.
• We are as diverse as our guests. We believe diverse and inclusive environments support innovation and collaboration, and benefit our associates, clients, and customers. We are committed to Listen, Learn, and Act and our Diversity Inclusion Action Councils (DIAC) are associate led groups that seek to foster inclusion through cultural awareness, engagement and appreciation of diversity. We are Stronger, Together!

Compass Group Canada is committed to nurturing a diverse workforce representative of the communities within which we operate. We encourage and are pleased to consider all qualified candidates, without regard to race, colour, citizenship, religion, sex, marital / family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, aboriginal status, age, disability or persons who may require an accommodation, to apply.

For accommodation requests during the hiring process, please contact ukg.recruitment@compass-canada.com for further information.