Sitero
Software Engineer, Machine Learning
Markham, Ontario
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 45 days ago
PythonC++Distributed SystemsFull-Stack DevelopmentVector DatabasesMachine LearningTensorFlowPyTorchData EngineeringComputer VisionLLMsRAGClinical TrialsClinical ResearchResearchLeadershipMentoring
About the role
- In this role, you will sit at the intersection of AI infrastructure, model optimization, and large-scale software engineering.
- You will join a collaborative team that addresses unique problems focused on maximizing scientific and real-world impact.
Responsibilities
- AI & ML Infrastructure: Design, develop, and deploy large-scale ML infrastructure and state-of-the-art AI solutions (e.g., LLMs, Multi-Modal models) to enhance clinical trial efficiency and safety.
- AI-Augmented Engineering: Actively utilize and advocate for AI-assisted development tools (e.g., coding assistants, automated refactoring agents) to accelerate the software development lifecycle, generate boilerplate, write tests, and optimize legacy codebases.
- Cross-Functional Leadership: Collaborate with clinical operations, product, and research teams to translate complex business requirements into robust engineering solutions.
- Sitero is a next-generation clinical trial solutions partner, working with more than 200 Pharmaceutical, Biotech, and Institutional Research Organizations globally.
- Design, develop, and deploy large-scale ML infrastructure and state-of-the-art AI solutions (e.g., LLMs, Multi-Modal models) to enhance clinical trial efficiency and safety.
- Collaborate with clinical operations, product, and research teams to translate complex business requirements into robust engineering solutions.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 8+ years of experience in software development with proficiency in Python, C++, or similar languages.
- 7+ years of experience leading technical project strategy and optimizing industry-scale ML infrastructure (model deployment, evaluation, fine-tuning).
- Demonstrated proficiency in using AI models to augment software engineering practices-specifically using LLMs for code generation, debugging, architectural design validation, and documentation.
- Experience designing and scaling data infrastructure, including distributed storage systems, data lakes, or high-performance ETL frameworks.
- Serve as a technical leader for the design of high-throughput, low-latency data pipelines and storage solutions (data loading, caching, vector stores) required for massive datasets.
- Systems Architecture: Serve as a technical leader for the design of high-throughput, low-latency data pipelines and storage solutions (data loading, caching, vector stores) required for massive datasets.
Nice to have
- Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, or related technical field.
- Experience with hardware/software to co-design and optimize models for specific accelerators (GPUs, custom silicon).
- Background in the Life Sciences, Pharmaceutical, or Clinical Research industries.
- Familiarity with modern data storage formats (Parquet, ORC) and vector database technologies.
- Proven track record of technical leadership in a complex, matrixed organization, managing cross-functional projects.
Benefits
- At Sitero, you will work on projects that have a direct impact on human health.
Company info
- We use technology to drive safety, compliance, quality, and efficiency in research and clinical trials, helping customers bring life-changing treatments to market safer and faster.
- We are looking for engineers who are versatile, display leadership qualities, and are enthusiastic to take on new problems across the full stack as we continue to push technology forward.
- We offer a fast-paced environment where you can switch teams and projects as our business grows.
Visa & Work Authorization
- al employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status
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