Senior AI/NLP Engineer

Our company description

Mission is a platform for hiring, vetting and managing software development talents. It enables our clients to connect with the world’s best talent to build mission-critical software products.

About the client

A leading Canadian organization in the professional services sector, managing confidential multilingual content. They deliver tailored solutions through expert teams and global partners.

Services include adaptation, localization, multimedia, and compliance support.

About the role

We´re looking for a Senior AI / NLP Specialist to drive the deployment and fine-tuning of large language models (LLMs) and generative AI for content creation, transformation, and localization workflows. You’ll work across teams—from engineering to operations—to embed AI seamlessly into core systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Design AI engines and LLM solutions tailored to diverse business use-cases.
• Implement and fine-tune models (e.g., GPT-style, translation models) for optimal performance.
• Advise on selecting appropriate AI technologies and architectures.
• Integrate AI workflows into existing platforms (e.g. translation memory systems, CAT tools) via APIs.
• Monitor model performance and ensure reliability and continual optimization.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and content teams on infrastructure and deployment needs.
• Streamline AI-enhanced workflows to boost automation and efficiency.
• Define user stories and technical requirements to guide engineering implementation.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience with LLMs, machine translation, or NLP.
• Strong knowledge of ML pipelines: training, fine-tuning, data management.
• Technical proficiency with AI frameworks like TensorFlow, PyTorch, Hugging Face, OpenAI API, or similar.
• Proven ability to integrate AI systems via APIs and automation scripts.
• Analytics-driven mindset: experience tracking model metrics and improving datasets.
• Collaborative communicator, capable of working with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, especially around AI scalability and optimization.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with AI in translation/localization tools or content management systems.
• Familiarity with MLOps/AIops and cloud-based AI infrastructure (e.g. Azure, AWS).
• Experience in Agile/Scrum environments using tools like Jira & Confluence.
• Deep awareness of AI ethics and bias mitigation strategies.

Type & Perks

• Position type: Remote-first, full-time, permanent.
• Compensation: Negotiable based on experience.
• Must be located in Canada, with basic French proficiency (spoken & written).
• Occasional travel to office expected.