We’re seeking a highly skilled and hands-on Senior Manager of Machine Learning & Applied Science to lead the design, development, and delivery of advanced NLP, LLM, and agent-based systems that power our AI capabilities.
This is a deeply technical leadership role for someone who actively engages with the latest research, prototypes creative approaches, and translates them into production-grade solutions that deliver measurable customer impact.
What You’ll Be Doing:
Lead Modeling and System Development
- Own the scope, architecture, and delivery of ML models and systems across NLP, large language models (LLM), retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), and multi-agent orchestration.
- Ensure initiatives are technically sound, feasible, and aligned with product objectives.
Hands-On Applied Science and Engineering
- Actively review research papers, identify promising techniques, and adapt them into working prototypes. Implement and optimize LLMs for reasoning, planning, and decision-making.
- Build and deploy intelligent agent workflows, including context-aware copilots, tool orchestration, and continuous feedback loops to improve automation and accuracy.
- Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing applied science team, fostering a culture of ownership, accountability, and urgency.
- Provide regular feedback, support career growth, and set a high technical bar.
Delivery and Collaboration
- Drive project plans for modeling initiatives, monitor progress, and hold the team accountable for delivering high-quality, high-impact ML systems on time.
- Work closely with Product, Design, and Engineering teams to integrate models effectively, validate performance, and deliver measurable customer value.
What You’ll Bring to the Team:
- 5+ years of experience in applied ML, with a focus on NLP, large language models, trans
📌 Senior Manager, Machine Learning & Applied Science (Canada)
🏢 Loopio
📍 Canada