Role Overview
Confidential is hiring a Lead ML Engineer. This is a full-time role in Ontario. Part of Confidential's Pharmacy hiring. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job Description
Role: Lead ML Engineer
Length : 6 months (potential for extension)
Hourly Rate: $75-90/hr
Location: Remote
Your New Company
You’ll be joining a leading Canadian digital organization building advanced eCommerce experiences across grocery, beauty, pharmacy, loyalty, and apparel. This team handles millions of daily customer interactions and is transforming the way Canadians discover and shop for products. With a strong focus on machine learning, deep learning, and cutting‑edge GenAI, the company is redefining personalization at national scale.
Your New Role
As a Lead Machine Learning Engineer, you’ll lead the development of next‑generation personalization systems, including a multimodal recommendation engine and emerging generative AI initiatives. You’ll work with massive datasets, architect production‑grade deep learning models, and build scalable ML infrastructure on GCP. Your work will directly impact how millions of Canadians experience personalized product discovery and engagement.
What You’ll Need to Succeed
- Master’s or PhD in Computer Science, Machine Learning, or related field
- 10+ years of experience in ML engineering, ideally focused on personalization or recommendation systems
- Expertise in PyTorch or TensorFlow, and deploying ML models to production
- Hands-on experience with GCP (Vertex AI, BigTerable, BigQuery, AlloyDB, Cloud Composer)
- Strong Python and SQL skills
- Experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Proven success building scalable, production ML pipelines end‑to‑end
Preferred
- Experience with multimodal DL architectures and generative AI models
- Knowledge of transformer‑based recommenders and modern RS architectures
- Experience building real‑time inference systems
- Familiarity with Spark, large‑scale data processing, Airflow/Cloud Composer, CI/CD pipelines
What You’ll Get in Return
You’ll join a collaborative, high‑performing ML organization working on impactful, complex problems at massive scale. Expect competitive compensation, access to cutting‑edge ML and GenAI technologies, and a culture that values authenticity, trust, continuous learning, and innovation. Your work will shape the future of eCommerce personalization in Canada and touch the lives of millions.
What You Need to Do Now
If you’re passionate about building advanced personalization systems and want to make a national‑scale impact, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and help redefine the future of digital retail powered by machine learning.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Lead ML Engineer position at Confidential?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to Confidential. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Where is the Lead ML Engineer position at Confidential located?
This position is based in Ontario. Confidential has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
What does a Lead ML Engineer at Confidential earn?
Confidential has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Lead ML Engineer role at Confidential posted?
This role was posted on April 3, 2026 (66 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
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